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Chairperson Riley stated he supported having it the same as last year but would agree to getting <br />it down to the percentage of 43.37 that was advertised. <br />Finance Director Lund stated if the EDA position is not financed, those funds could come <br />forward to provide funds for 2014 and bring down the percentage to 43.37 %. She stated the <br />HRA has a levy of about $136,734. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau asked what the EDA would have to give up to have this be <br />valuable. <br />Finance Director Lund stated the 2013 fund balance will be higher since it was not spent and <br />those excess reserves could be used to cover 2014 expenses. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that is one -time money but the City still has the Anoka County <br />HRA funds and have asked to return $200,000 for the City's use. If approved, it would solve a <br />big part of the budget cuts. It was noted, however, that this answer will not be known prior to <br />budget adoption. <br />Chairperson Riley stated it is reasonable to use excess balances since the funds were not used for <br />the intended purpose. <br />Finance Director Lund stated staff can prepare a report on the budget cuts required to reach a <br />43.37% and 44.29% and include the option of EDA and HRA funds and resulting implications. <br />The Finance Committee agreed that if excess HRA funds are not used, then discussion will be <br />needed on what else could be done. <br />Chairperson Riley asked about the $42,000 line item for membership dues. <br />Finance Director Lund explained that includes all departments and membership dues. <br />Chairperson Riley asked about the total contribution to Youth First and other charitable <br />organizations. <br />Finance Director Lund stated she will provide that information at the next Council Work <br />Session, noting there are contributions from the General Fund, charitable dollars, and a rent <br />contribution. <br />Chairperson Riley pointed out that contractor services is about $100,000 higher than prior years. <br />Finance Director Lund stated $50,000 is for contracted maintenance under the Parks and <br />Recreation budget. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated the other part is for a Communications Coordinator. <br />Finance Director Lund stated that is correct and equals $45,000. <br />Finance Committee / November 12, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />