HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.03.17 CC Minutes - Budget WorkshopMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009 AT 9:00 AM
Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
PRESENT: Haas, Klein, Petryk, Weidt, Miron
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Mike Ericson, Community Development Director
Bryan Bear, City Engineer Jay Kennedy, Finance Director Ron Otkin, Public Works
Director Scott Anderson, and Administrative Intern Shelly Clausen
City Administrator Mike Ericson reviewed with Council the 2009 City Focus Goals
stating that the year will be busy for staff. Finance Director Ron Otkin presented Council
with a review of the state aids received by the City, 2008 aid reductions, 2009 potential
aid reductions, and recommendations. He stated that this was a contingency plan and was
not "cast in stone".
The Council had a broad discussion on what could be done should the City face more
state cuts. Ron stated that exact information will not be available until the Minnesota
State Legislatures adjourn in lay May or even later as some predict.
After discussion, Council agreed to not purchase or maintain hanging flower baskets
along CSAH 8 in 2009 and decrease the number of seasonal employees from seven to
five.
Council members shared with staff a number of budget line items inquiring as to whether
the City could delay the purchases. Mayor Miron stated that although it is budgeted, it is
not certain the money will be spent
Council directed staff to not move forward on new projects and watch all expenditures
including those specifically identified. Council agreed that no special meeting was
needed until the mid -year budget review due to the City audit in April.
Klein made motion, Weidt seconded, to adjourn at 10:34 a.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator