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able to collect revenue on permits and licenses because we would have to discontinue <br />building inspection services and we would also have to draw on our reserves. Mayor <br />Reim~.~'n said that if we do not have increases in smaller increments now, large increases <br />wouldi'tak~placc further down the road. Residents would no,~ be pleased to have existing <br />services discontinued. One citizen present inquired into our ,A," ,b?nd rating and whether <br />or not[t was that highly re,g, arded. Mr. ,,Hartley stated that our A' bond rating is excellent <br />for a ~uni¢ipality as "AA and "AAA is reserved for thc State and State agencies. We <br />have been able to maintain our favorable bond ratings and our interest money has remained <br />within ~e City of Ramsey. Mayor Rcimann stated that we arc saving money by having our <br />own Fire I)repartment as well as added identity and accountabihty. We must th~nk of <br />Rams~'s ftnure while at the same time be as conservative as possible. John Lucia said <br />that he!feels all requests for funding should be included in the budget proposal rather than <br />using ~i special bond issue. Mr. Lucia, even taking into consideration that he has four <br />chil~e,n, feels no need for an increase for thc park system. Councilmember Peterson <br />explahicd that by having a bond issue, we can do thc larger projects now for people who <br />live ini!Ramscy now and up until this point have moved quite slowly. Councilmember <br />DeLac~ reiterated that thc purpose of a referendum is for the voters to decide on a particular <br />issue. Councilmember Cich asked Mr. Hartley what it would cost for a special election. <br />Mr. I,Iartlcy estimated the cost at $5,000 to have a special election with one polling place. <br />Mr. L~ia asked if it was realistic to have only one polling place open. Mr. Hanley stated <br />that it gay ~ somewhat inconvenient but it is possible for a single issue ballot and that this <br />would be ode of the cost cutting measures that citizens are requesting. <br /> <br />Motio~ carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Cich, DeLuca, Pearson <br />and Peterson. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Mofior/by Couneilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to adopt <br />Resolution g00-1 t-351 setting the 1991 General Fund Budget with the understanding that <br />the budget can be amended as necessary. <br /> <br />Motior[ carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Cich, DeLuca, Pearson <br />and Peterson. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />MAYOR AND COUNCIL INPUT <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson mentioned that the City's costs are also continuing to increase. <br /> <br />Counci!member Cich directed Finance Officer Ashley to continue to monitor operating <br />costs and to review them with Councilmembers. <br /> <br />A notice regarding the Governor's Transition Team was summarized for City Council by <br />Mr. Haflley. It states that there may be cuts in local government aid; though this action will <br />have le~s imPact on Ramsey than other communities of similar size. <br /> <br />Mayor Reimann remarked that Ramsey should not be required to suffer any cuts in local <br />government aid as we do not get our fair share now. <br /> <br />( :ouncilmember DeLuca mentioned that any cut in local aid should be matched with the lev), <br />limits in order to replace lost revenue. Councilmember Peterson was in a~eement. <br /> <br />City Council / November 20, 1990 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />