Minutes - Council Work Session - 11/01/2005

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Councilmember Cook concurred that them should be consideration of a contract between the City and Alexandra House. He stated the private sector and non-profit organizations can do a much better job in delving out funds, rather than things getting stuck in the bureaucracy of government. He stated it is time for the govemment to look at new rules and better ways of funding these things without getting involved in controlling them. Mayor Gamec suggested Ms. Moore also speak to the Anoka County Elected Officials and the City of Anoka Anti-Crime Conunission regarding funding assistance. He directed staff to provide the Council with further information at a future meeting regarding a policy for contributions to not-for-profit organizations. City Administrator Norman indicated this issue will come back to the Council under the topic of contributions to not-for profit organizations, which is included on the list of future work session topics. Councilmember Strommen stressed the need for this issue to remain on a timeline, recognizing that Alexandra House has a budget to work with. Councilmember Cook stated if the City were to contract with Alexandra House it would not fall under the category of not-for profit organizations. Police Chief Way expressed interest in reviewing information regarding the contract between the City of Fridley and Alexandra House. He conunented on the funding provided by the City to the Humane Society, while Alexandra House is requesting funding for people in need. Assistant City Administrator Nelson noted Ms. Moore mentioned one city provides funding through its Charitable Gambling Fund. Finance Officer Lund advised the City's policy is that the Charitable Gambling Fund be utilized for youth needs. Assistant City Administrator Nelson indicated further information regarding a policy for contributions to not-for-profit organizations will be brought to the Council at the November 7th work session. 1) '06 Budget Discussion City Administrator Norman reviewed that the last time the 2006 General Fund Budget was discussed, staff was directed to prepare scenarios representing different tax capacity rates and the amount of budget cuts needed to obtain each tax capacity rate. Finance Officer Lund reviewed the proposed 2006 budget of $10,479,527 based on the following tax capacity rates: 39.1985%, 39.6364%, 40.0237%, and 40.6836%. She advised there has been an increase in the City's market value of $2.5 million since the last review of the budget. City Council Work Session / November 1, 2005 Page 3 of 7