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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
OCTOBER 9, 1986
1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr, Sprute.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson.
2. The purpose of the meeting was to adopt the 1987 Operating Budget
and set the 1986 payable 1987 tax levy.
3. The following items were discussed: Building Permit Fees; Bidding
Insurance; Engineering Fees; Special Census; Street Improvements; and,
Reducing the Contingency. It was the consensus of the Council that, if
the Building Permit Fee Schedule was increased, it would waive permit
fees up to $1,000 valuation. Administrator Thompson stated that, while
street improvements were not included in the General Fund, funds were
available in the revolving fund to finance debt service in order to continue
the street rehab program. Mr. Thompson stated that supplemental levies
would be required in the future.
4. It was the consensus of the Council to make the following adjustments:
Streets .;... Pumps
Streets - Road Maintenance
General Fund - Contingency
+$3,000
+$3,000
[$6,000]
5. Councilmember Orr noted that the seniors were considering donating
$3,000 for Senior Center improvements if the City would match. It was the
consensus that the funds set aside for Senior Center improvements would
be the City match. It was the consensus of the Council that Bev Gnos
remain as the coordinator, but the job description should be changed.
6. The Council next considered the financing of the Fire Department rescue
rig. It was noted that because of the elimination of Revenue Sharing Funds,
it would be difficult to fund with 1987 revenues, but that the money could
be borrowed. The Council discussed reducing the cost of the unit and
approaching clubs and social organizations for funds. It was the consensus
of the Council that the City continue to research the purchase of the
rescue rig.
7. The Council next discussed the Southeast Storm Sewer Project. It was
the consensus of the Council that, because of the large costs involved,
Ad Valorem taxes not be used during 1987 to finance the project and that
staff begin looking for alternative methods of financing.
8. Administrator Thompson indicated that because of the uncertainty of the
final status of the Dakota County HRA tax increment districts, the levy
may have to be adjusted, but that it would not affect the mill rate.
9. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R91-86 certifying
the 1986/87 Tax Levy. APIF, motion carried.
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10. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R92-86
adopting the 1987 Operating Budget. APIF, motion carried.
11. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. APIF,
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved
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