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Finance Offj..~r !jelling stated that the basic model for community education is presented by the <br />Anoka-Hen0epin School District #11 Community Education Program at no cost to the City; <br />however, ff ~lje C~ty chooses to buy up to a h~gher level of serwce, that will be done so at a <br />100% cost th the City. <br /> <br />Discussion ~ue¢l regarding the tax levy and the levy limit. Councilmember Peterson stated that <br />the C~ty has:suf_.f~red m the past because ~t d~dn t levy to the limit. Mrs. Helling commented that <br />until 1989, thC C~.~ was penalized in Local Government Aid by approximately $100,000 because <br />of not having brought up the tax levy. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroe~r continued to summarize his reasons for his recommendations of what items to cut <br />and what ite~ t°~budget for. He stated that City Staff cannot deliver the same level of services in <br />1993 as in 1992 Without more revenue. He felt an 8.84% levy limit is needed for this budget. Mr. <br />Schroeder off, red'the Department Heads "one more chance to plea for their requests". <br /> <br />Police Chief Auspos felt it would be difficult to get by without additional staff, however, felt he <br />could manage bt/t that it would be extremely hard to cut back on overtime. With regard to the <br />squad car, h{~-istatext he could get by with one additional vehicle instead of the requested two, but <br />added that tl~:!Cify cannot continue to cut back on replacing vehicles. He stated he realizes the City <br />can't providq, eye, thing in one year, but felt it would be easier to get through these tough times if <br />the City made a cOmmitment. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson commented that Council would like to make such a commitment; <br />however, it'S hands are tied. <br /> <br />Public Works Supervisor Mevissen stressed the importance of replacing equipment on schedule. <br /> <br />City Enginelg~ e Jmikowski stated that the Engineering Department workload is steady and growing <br />but he felt he could get by with a new half-time position. <br /> <br />Assistant Fixe~ Chief Kapler stressed the importance of training and education. He also felt that a <br />commitment teg~ding the Fire Fighter's Relief Association would aid in the morale of the Fire <br />Departmentr Wilh regard to equipment, he stated that the Department was given some of the best <br />equipment ~h~at naoney could buy; however, as the City is growing, the amount of equipment is <br />becoming ingdeq~ate. He stated the tanker requested is for future plans and suggested setting aside <br />1/3 to 1/2 of the amount of money for it in this year's budget and purchase it within the next year <br />or two. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Coordinator Boos stated they will continue to do the best they can with what they <br />have. ~ <br /> <br />Finance Officer Helling stated that the Finance Office has a vacant position and it has been <br />suggested that a [!erson could be hired to share half time with Administrative Services. She stated <br />she is not totally in agreement with this suggestion; however, she will try to get by. <br /> <br />A discussio0 ensued regarding sources of revenue. Mrs. Helling suggested that the City should <br />consider fratlohis¢ fees as a source of stable revenue. <br /> <br />Councilmember ~ardin stated that the concerns mentioned are very legitimate and deserve another <br />look. He suggested each department make a new list of their absolute priorities and present to Mr. <br />Schroeder as soon as possible. The Committee will then meet again to discuss these items. <br /> <br />Budget Committee/September 1, 1992 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />