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170 February 13, 1984 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., February 13, 1984 by Mayor Benson. Council members present; Bohjanen, Marier, Kulaszewicz. Mr. Reinert was absent. Mr. Haskins, Mr. Kluegel, Mrs. Anderson, Chief Myhre and Jack Ferguson were also present. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS - MAYOR BENSON 1983 - 1984 STATE OF THE CITY I would like to take the next few minutes to update the citizens of Lino Lakes by presenting my State of the City message. I will begin by reviewing 1983 and its coomplishments and conclude with a preview of 1984 and its objectives. The adopted 1983 budget was $896,277.00 of which $46,000.00 in expen- ditures were delayed until the City had received greater assurance in regards to State Aid Revenues. Anticipated receipts were $930,125. In 1983 Lino Lakes spent $860,293. Major expense areas were: Police - $281,205; Public Works - $227,644; Administration - $100,819; Consultants - $64,757; Fire Protection - $45,226; Parks - $41,343; Building Inspections - $38,190; and Government Buildings - $25,339. Receipts for 1983 totaled $910,720. There were two areas where receipts exceeded expecta- tions. Tax Levy plus $23,458 and City Services plus $31,480. Lino Lakes had a $75,000 surplus at year's end. The City's annual audit and subsequent review pointed out that Lino Lakes was indeed doing a good job managing the resident's money. Our auditors did recommend that the City Council adopt a long term policy to work towards in- creasing the general fund reserve. In addition, the auditors sug- gested the City carefully monitor property tax collections, delin- quent and'tax forfeit assessments and other administrative areas. The 1984 adopted budget for Lino Lakes is $1,100,396, approved December 27, 1983. Major areas of expense are Police - $329,000; Public Works - $260,000; Government Buildings - $117,000; Administration - $109,000; Consultants - $70,000; Parks - $54,500; Fire Protection - $49,000; and Building Inspections - $44,500. Anticipated receipts for 1984 are $1,100,396. I expect a surplus fund balance of $115,000 by December 31, 1984. This represents significant progress in this area. This budget represents a four (4) mil increase with a certified levy of $690,000. The increased mil rate was recommended by our auditors due to anticipated state aid procedure changes which could handicap Lino Lakes in the future. The City Cuuncil and Staff once again spent many hours working on the budget. One can feel assured that services will be maintained, new equipment will be purchased, City Hall will expand and the revenues will come out of the General Fund. The financial picture of Lino Lakes in 1983 was very good. I fully expect the 1984 financial picture to be even better. I feel the residents of Lino Lakes are indeed fortunate to have a Council that reflects sincere interest in the future of it's C ity,