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CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES
June 5, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Ristow, Councilmembers Soderberg and Strachan, City Administrator, Ed
Shukle; Finance Director, Robin Roland; Community Development Director, Kevin Carroll;
Police Chief, Dan Siebenaler; Parks and Recreation Director, Jim Bell; City Engineer/Public
Works Director, Lee Mann; Fire Chief, Ken Kuchera; Administrative Services Manager, Karen
Finstuen; Human Resources Manager Brenda Wendlandt, Executive Assistant, Cynthia Muller
City Administrator Shukle outlined the budget process schedule and reviewed the 2002 budget
goals. Finance Director Roland discussed the tax capacity rate and the general fund balance.
Also discussed were the economy, housing values, the compensation study and reasoning behind
it, and how we compare with other cities.
Mayor Ristow asked about two goals for 2003 regarding preserving the city's heritage and small
town atmosphere; and preserving and maintaining the city's historical buildings, and if staff was
budgeting for these items. The idea of the goal is for the city to feel committed to a small town
atmosphere and to preserve the heritage by doing whatever is necessary. Improving streets
encourages residents to also improve their properties.
Council agreed with the direction staff was taking.
MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan to adjourn the meeting at 6:23 p.m. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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L/Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant