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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Hardin, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #6: Street Lighting Funding Plan Mrs. Helling stated her and City Engineer Jankowski need to spend more time on this case before it is presented for discussion. Case WT: 1991 Sealcoating Projects Mrs. Helling stated that the scheduled sealcoating projects total $141,000. The City's portion of that amount is $37,000, $41,000 - MSA, $27,000 from the developer's escrow account and $36,000 from special assessments. She stated the City has the cash available. Councilmember Peterson stated that during a discussion at the Road and Bridge Committee meeting, it was decided to short-term fund the projects from the landfill and levy limit. He stated the amount would be assessed in 1991 and collected in 1992. The thought was that the City could recoup the money by having an additional tax levy. Mrs. Helling stated the City must sell a bond to cover the payments. She also explained that last year the policy changed to where the City absorbs 50% of the cost of these maintenance projects. Prior to that, the City didn't have to pay anything. Mr. Jankowski stated that a line item in the amount of $60,000 should be added to the budget every year so the streets can be maintained on a regular basis. Mrs. Helling stated a funding plan for the street lighting and the sealcoating will be worked out. Case #8: Rates and Fees Schedules Mrs. Helling stated the intent is to survey other cities to find out how the City of Ramsey compares with them with regard to rates and fees schedules. She stated vacation of an easement fund was added and that other cities will be contacted regarding this charge also. COMMITTEE INPUT A) Insurance Agent of Record A general discussion took place regarding the City's Insurance Agent of Record. It was suggested that this item be reviewed and discuss what level of service the City is looking for. B) Copy of Budget Mrs. Helling gave everyone a copy of a memo based on the forecast for 1991. The budget shortfall is slightly more than $70,000. She stated the positions not filled but funded for equal $101,433.00. She added that she is not suggesting that's where the cuts should be; however, it is a possibility. She is suggesting that the Budget Committee request each Department Head and Supervisor suggest the cuts available in their department. C) Status of Finance Office Mrs. Helling announced that the Finance Office had rolled over from 1990 to 1991 and that the office should be up to date for 1991 in two weeks. Budget Committee/March 22, 1991 Page 3 of 4