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02-04-1982 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD Sp~ecial.Council Meeting. February 4, 1982 The city council of the City of Richfield met in special session in the conference room of the city hall ox~ Thursday, February 4, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Present: Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Hamilton Mayor Hamilton announced that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss alternative proposals for reducing the city's 1982 General Fund budget, because of shortfalls in various anticipated 1982 General Fund revenues. He stated that this meeting would be a preliminary review of alternatives, and that no decisions would be made at this time. City Manager Karl Nollenberger reiterated the Mayor's comments, and stated his expectation that the council would take action to adopt a revised 1982 budget., reflecting program changes and reductions, at the special. council meeting scheduled far February 15, 1982. Motion by Hassenstab, Second by Ludeman, to cancel the February 15 meeting, and reschedule it for 5:30 p.m. on February 16, with the understanding that final decisions regarding the budget would be made at that time. AlI ayes - carried. Administrative Services Director Joyce Wilde presented an analysis of revenues, and described the specific revenue sources that had been reduced, creating the approximate $374,000 shortfall. Sh.e described the staff's recommendations for increasing various revenues. Council Member Bunce arrived at 7:27 p.m. City Manager Karl Nollenberger described various alternatives for program reductions and/or modifications-which would achieve the necessary savings to balance the budget. Councilmembers held a general discussion on these items. Motion by Ludeman, Second by Kirsch to adjourn. All ayes - carried. Time: 9:18 p.m. Date Approved: February 22, 1982 oyc L. Wilde Acting City Clerk ,~ohn Haa~on, Mayor %~ .~Q ~ e~ Karl Nollenberger City Manager ~~ I ~~