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• � 4 1 CITY OF ST.ANTHONY CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES 3 OCTOBER 6, 1998 4 I. CALL TO ORDER. 5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Ranallo. 6 II. ROLL CALL. 7 Councilmembers present: Ranallo,Marks, Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen. 8 Councilmembers absent: None. 9 Also present: Mike Mornson, City Manager; Kim Moore-Sykes, Management 10 Assistant; Dick Engstrom,Police Chief; Dick Johnson, Fire Chief; 11 Roger Larson, Finance Director; Jay Hartman,Public Works 12 Director; and Mike Larson, Liquor Operations Manager. 13 III. PRESENTATION OF 1999 CITY BUDGET. 14 Mike Mornson, City Manager,reviewed the proposed 1999 City budget, adding the budget 15 process is started in August in an effort to be proactive. He stated the Mayor will present the 16 proposed budget to the Chamber of Commerce on November 17 during his State of the City 17 Address. He stated a 3.15% levy increase was approved at the September Council meeting. Mr. Momson and Roger Larson, Finance Director,presented the details of the budget including 9 revenues and expenditures, and discussed its impact on City taxes. He requested the Council's 20 consideration with regard to the necessity of presenting the entire proposed budget again at the 21 Truth in Taxation meeting to be held December 7. 22 Marks stated the budget process begins in January, when the general goals for the City are laid 23 out for the year. He questioned whether the goals have a direct impact on the fmal budget. Mr. 24 Mornson stated the City goals for this year, including flood mitigation efforts,parks development 25 and computer upgrades, are completed with specific funds separate from the general operating 26 fund for the City. 27 Thuesen asked whether the funds due from the State with regard to decertification of the Kenzie 28 Economic Development District will be reflected in the budget. Mr. Mornson stated all 29 unexpected revenues are designated from the 1998 budget by Council. 30 Thuesen asked whether the parks development project will cause an increase in parks 31 maintenance costs. Jay Hartman,Public Works Director, stated assessments and adjustments 32 will be made as necessary. Mr. Mornson stated Central Park will be a more efficient park to 33 maintain after the completion of the project. 34 Cavanaugh asked whether the budget could be altered as a result of this meeting. Mayor Ranallo confirmed the budget could be changed. Cavanaugh stated he has received feedback regarding 496 his approach, adding his primary responsibility as a Councilmember is that of financial. 37 oversight: setting policy,monitoring performance, evaluating results. He added the City budget