Minutes - Council - 10/29/1979 - Special

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A discussion was held pursuant to the upcoming joint cities meeting to be held on November 1st. Councilman Reimann asked that data be presented on questions Ramsey would like answers to prior to the meeting by the rest of the Council members. Councilman Cox said it should be ascertained if they are interested in the joint venture of an airport, noting to them that this is one of the only training centers in the U.S. for air control. And regarding the fire department, ask them what their interest is and possibility of Ramsey participating as volunteers and using the City fire station as a satellite station. Try to get an indication from Anoka on what direction they intend on going. Are they going to remain on an independent basis? 1980 CITY BUDGET Mayor Gamec reviewed the budget supplements and reported that it has been cut down considerably. The seal coating schedule was discussed and whether or not to assess the cost out or pay for it out of the General Fund. It was noted that the people should have been informed if they were going to be assessed for sealcoating. It was also noted that the streets listed for sealcoating are not part of any stree~ improvement project assessments. A policy is needed on assessing in this regard, this should be a future Agenda item. It was suggested that the interest earned on bonding street improvement projects should be given back to the project for future sealcoating. Administrator Schnelle noted that the interest money would not be available for ten years. Another suggestion is to establish a sealcoating fund, similar to the equipment replacement fund. The streets on the proposed sealcoating sheet that were selected to be done in 1980 because they are priority in terms of needing maintenance are. 1) 155th Avenue and Variolite Street 2) Woodland Green Addition 3) 167th Avenue west of Highway 47 The total cost of $30,096. Street Superintendent Mevissen commented on the poor condition of the present loader and the cost to repair it to an operable condition. Councilman Cox stated he wants to keep the mill rate the same as last years. Mayor Gamec said he doesn't feel we should try to keep the same mill rate due to growth and things we need to keep updated, inflation costs alone, and he feels an increase is necessary, further, that it should have been increased in prior years. Assessor Wirz reported that there is more money being returned to the homeowners now in homestead credit and more in state aid toward reducing real estate tax and that the proposed millrate would not increase taxes that much. Special Council Meeting October 29, 1979 Page 3