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$ 1®7 INTRODUCTION The City of St.Anthony is primarily a residential community, which neighbors the communities-of Minneapolis, Roseville, New Brighton and Columbia Heights. The City is at or near full development, with the economy consisting of light industrial, commerce and retail related businesses. Form of Government The City of St. Anthony operates under the Statutory Plan B form of government. Under this form of government, the City Council appoints the City Manager who then governs the.. Administration, Finance, Police, Fire, Public Works and Liquor Departments. Budget Process In April, City Staff and Council met to discuss the budget goals for 2001 and review estimated revenues and expenditures. Also, a Public Hearing was held to provide the Citizens with an opportunity to communicate suggestions for the 2001 budget. • In late May, Department Heads start the preparation of their budgets for the next calendar year (St. Anthony's fiscal year is a calendar year). In June, Department Heads submit their budget requests for the general, special revenue, debt service and enterprise funds to the Finance Director. Budget requests are reviewed to determine if they are accurate, reasonable and well justified. Staff requests may be modified according to projected revenues, needs and justification. Once completed, the First Draft of the budget is prepared based upon initial revenue estimates, departmental budget requests, historical trends and financial policies. The City's five-year capital equipment plan and corresponding upgrades to city buildings are prepared in a similar manner, however are expanded to include longer-term goals, needs and projections:. In July, the City Manager and Finance Director meet with the City Council. This work session is a budget workshop that is held with the City Council where the proposed budget is discussed and each department's requests are reviewed. Adjustments or final revisions are made to the proposed budget and the First Draft is distributed to the general public. Copies of the budget are available at City Hall, the Hennepin County Library, the City Liquor Stores and I.D.S. #282 Administration Offices.