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b) Quarterly Revenue and Expenditure Report for June 1983 - Council noted. Mayor Gamec arrived at this time. c) Budget Adjustments (Over/Under) for 1983 Operational Budget - Motion by Councilmember Van Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Sorteberg to adopt Resolution #83-121 approving the budget adjustments to the 1983 operational budget which is attached as an enclosure to this resolution. (Please refer to resolution file for Resolution ~83-121and enclosure 1 containing adopted budget adjustments to the 1983 operational budget). Further Discussion: Mr. Schnelle noted that during Citizen Input, Ms. Bauer- kemper requested that Charter Commission portion of the budget be reduced. Mayor Gamec stated that he prepared the proposed Charter Commission budget and after more research he has determined that the employee figure noted in that budget can be reduced by approximately $1000; professional services and printing costs projected are still debatable; $20 fee for training of election judges can be deleted. Councilmember Schlueter inquired if a budget could be set at $5000 in order that this resolution can be passed tonight. Mayor Gamec stated he thought $7000 would be more realistic. Ms. Bauerkemper stated that she does not know why so many judges would be required for a special election regarding the charter, that others cities with populations of 30,000 use only 3 judges for special elections. City Accountant Moen explained that it is important to resolve this issue, that it affects the 1984 budget and the accounting department is on a tight schedule. Council consensus is to go with a Charter Commission budget of $5000 and adjustments can be made if necessary. Councilmember Schlueter inquired as to why Ramsey Resident is noted in budget. City Accountant Moen explained that that figure is for legal fees and miscellaneous that were not covered by the advertising monies collected and they will continue to be in the budget until the lawsuit is settled. Councilmember Schlueter raised a question regarding Community Sign at $175. City Accountant explained that is a fee of $25/month paid for changing notices on the sign. Councilmember Schlueter referred to the Unallocated category and reference to 'contribution of activity bus for 1983-1984 school year'. Councilmember Schlueter stated that the wording in the budget should be changed, that the money was not for an activity bus but for extension of the community school program. Mr. Schnelle agreed that the wording would be changed to reflect extension of the community school program and not for an activity bus. Councilmember Schlueter referred to Parks Fund, Line #1143 and the figure $15,000. City Accountant Moen explained that it was a typographical error, that it should read $5,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Reimann, Schlueter and Van Wagner. Voting No: None. d) Adoption of Budget Calendar For Pre~arin~ ~84 Revenue Sharip~, General Operational~ Park and Recreation Budget - Motion by Councilmember Van Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Schlueter to adopt Resolution 98~]22 approving of the budget calendar for the preparation of the ~84 Revenue Sharing, General Operational and Park and Recreation Budgets for 19~. (Please refer to resolution file for Resolution ~2). Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Reimann, Schlueter and Van Wagner. Voting No: None. C/July 26, 19.83 Page 10 of 25