09-14-1977 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET HEARING
September 14, 1977
Pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter of Richfield, Minnesota, the
City Council held a special session on Wednesday, September 14, 1977, at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to hold a hearing on the 1978 proposed
budget and other matters.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loren L. Law.
Present: Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law
Absent: Anderson, Ludeman
1. 1978 Proposed Budget
Mayor Law opened the City Council hearing on the proposed 1978 General Fund
budget by asking the City Manager to begin his presentation of the proposed 1978
General Fund budget and suggesting ending discussion at 9:00 p.m. with the continuation
on Monday, September 19, 1977. The City Manager presented a summary of the over-a11
budget picture noting very little difference to the 1977 revised budget with only a
few changes. He indicated a decrease in temporary and seasonal employees for the
proposed 1978 budget.
Councilman Ludeman arrived at 7:10 p.m.
The City Manager explained the recommended 1978 General Fund expenditures
represent an increase of 6.9 percent over 1977 estimated expenditures and an increase
of 6.6 percent over 1977 adjusted appropriation. The City Manager reviewed insurance
costs and their undetermined increases. He noted the General Fund mill levy for 1978
will remain almost the same. The total recommended levy for 1978 compared with the
total 1977 levy represents a .93 mill decrease in mill levy for all city purposes.
The City Manager concluded his presentation and answered questions from members
of the council on the proposed budget.
Mayor-Law excused himself at 7:20 p.m. to attend a meeting of the Sports
Commission in Bloomington.
Special Meeting-Budget Hearing -2- September 14, 1977
Councilman Luettinger questioned whether some relief for the Nature Center
operating cost could be sought from Hennepin County.
Councilman Anderson arrived at 7:30 p.m.
Councilman Ludeman questioned the feasibility of earlier retirement of bonds.
The City Manager explained the funds are used to cancel tax levies when funds are
available, which has been done in the past.
Councilman Ludeman questioned the increase for the proposed 1978 Sewer budget.
The City Manager stated that proportionate increases were also being passed on to
other municipalities due to higher treatment standards and associated costs. He
indicated that while there would undoubtedly be a need for rate adjustments in 1978,
the Richfield sewer service rate would be one of the lowest.
Mayor Law returned at 8:00 p.m. and continued the hearing on the proposed
budget. The following budget activities were reviewed by council: Mayor-Council;
all Executive Department activities; all Finance Department activities; Legal; and
Engineering, Streets, L/H/N maintenance budget activities in the Public Works
Department.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the budget hearing be continued
to September 19, 1977.
A11 ayes - Carried.
2. Discussion on Rainstorm Damage
Mayor Law asked for a report on the progress of the task force assigned to aid
victims of the August 30, rainstorm flooding. Administrative Assistant, Joyce Wilde,
stated that by 4:00 p.m., September 14, it was reported that all but six of the 72
homes with damage had been contacted. Twelve homes were not necessary to visit and
sixteen requested a pick-up for debris and other refuse. Persons were told of various
loan and. grant assistance programs and that the Red Cross would assist with general
needs.
Special Meeting-Budget Hearing -3- September 14, 1977
The City Manager spoke on the availability of grants and loans. He reported a
decision on federal disaster aid should occur by Friday. He suggested the redesig-
nation of 20 percent of the city's $124,.000 Community Development loan and grant
funds for low and moderate income; families to direct grants for low and moderate
income eligible persons. He reported that approval by HUD for this change was
pending, but recommended a resolution authorizing the change be adopted.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 5786
RESOLUTION AMENDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5786 in Resolution Book No. 41.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to call a special meeting of the HRA
for Monday, September 19, 1977, to consider a change in the regulation on loans
under the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by.Ludeman, seconded by Anderson to confirm the City Manager's appointment
of Carl D. Marinics as Public Works Director.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the meeting adjourn.
A11 ayes - Carried. Time: 9:05 p.m.
Date Approved:
September 19, 1977
Thomas~J. an, City Clerk