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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
(BUDGET WORKSHOP)
NOVEMBER 24, 1992
1. Acting Mayor Galler called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present: Mayer, Orr, Rotty, Galler.
Members Absent: Kuchera
Also Present: Administrator Thompson.
2. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the 1993 Operating Budget. Finance
Director Henneke presented an update on the budget as outlined in his November 24,
1992 memo, noting the following.
a. Eliminate $5,625 EDC transfer.
b. Increase in Fire Relief transfer from $21,712 to $28,483.
c. Increase in Part Time Administration salaries from $16,367 to $17,180 to
comply with Comparable Worth. ... c .
d. Lump all insurance premiums into General Fund.
e. Adjustment in LGA to accurately reflect certified amount.
f. Increase of $1,959 in Engineering Fees.
g. Update salaries to reflect 3% non union salary increases.
h. Explanation of General Fund repairs and maintenance.
i. Contingency capital outlay items.
j. Update on State Revenue forecasts.
3. Questions and concerns raised:
a. Capital Outlay contingencies - still in budget.
b. Irrigation systems - possibly eliminate City Hall sprinkling system - concern
over perception.
c. Offset of Fire Pension - explanation - was already included.
d. Building permit software - no problem with holding off.
e. Soil condition at park - top dresser.
4. Consulting Attorney Tim Marx updated the Council on the Southeast Area Storm
Sewer agreement. City Planner Charles Tooker presented the alternative locations
of the ditch. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the following:
e.
f.
preferred alternatives,
quarterly fees,
annexation rights,
ownership vs. easement of property,
notification of fee increases,
special assessments for laterals. None anticipated in Empire Township
of no laterals. Castle Rock policy to be determined. later. (Option:
to Castle Rock based upon benefitted area.)
because
lump sum
a.
b.
c.
d.
5. Discussion followed regarding the 1993 Budget.
a. Sprinkler Systems.
b. Civil Defense Siren.
c. Front Counters - storage and segregate office functions. Possible temporary
partition.
d. Police computer/software - link with State.
e. Impact of relocation of library.
f. Areas where budget increased - employee services (salary increase); Surplus and
Capital Outlay.
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g. Debt levy went down - 208th Street MSA Transfer.
h. Summary list of Capital Outlay projects, including space needs.
i. Decrease in part time Park and Recreation salaries by $2,400.
6. Truth in Taxation hearing information:
a. Reviewed outline.
b. Map and list of tax exempt property.
c. Break down individual departments by costs and revenues.
d. Keep it simple.
7. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adjourn at 9:00 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
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