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09-23-1987 Budget HearingCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING SEPTEMBER 23, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Martin Kirsch, Edwina Garcia; Ivan Ludeman; and Michael Sandahl. STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative Services Director; Don Fondrick, Community Services Director; Bill Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; and Jean Mitchell, Finance Manager. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. Item #1 Dean Rusk, Chairperson of the Social Services Funding Committee, addressed the City Council regarding his concern about Other Agencies Funding. He stated that of the $55,000 available for agency funding last year, 78X or $42,850 went to Storefront! Youth Action. He indicated that he would like to see the City further explore funding possibilities and how to get around one agency like Storefront getting such a large portion of available funds. • City Manager Prosser is to report back to the City Council with recommendations of the Social Services Funding Committee for 1988 funding. • ~ Item #2 Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the Debt Service Fund, indicating that the City's portion of bond payments are for the ad valorem levy portion of various bonds outstanding. For 1988 the ad valorem levy for Debt Service will be $196,191. Item #3 Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the Internal Service Funds. In reviewing the Data Processing Fund, he indicated that the 1987 Revised Budget provided for purchase of computer equipment which was budgeted and that Capital Outlay for 1988 provides for only minimal equipment purchases. Mr. Devich stated that the 1988 budget provided for a one year Pro3ect Employee to do computer programming and~for some additional funds for contract programming. This is necessary to bring the City's programming efforts up to date. Mr. Devich next reviewed the Central Services Fund and indicated that the only•ma~or difference in 1988 was funding for the purchase of a new high speed copier to replace the IBM copier which was removed in 1987. The Administrative Services Director concluded with a summary of the Self-Insurance Fund. Mr. Devich indicated that due to the auditor's recommendation, the City .had expensed the Budget Hearing Minutes 2 September 23, 1987 reserves for Workers' Compensation claims of the fund and, as such, reduced the fund balance of the Self-Insurance Fund. However, he stressed that while the funds were expensed, they would remain in the fund until actual payment for claims or medical services are made. There was general discussion regarding the position of the Self-Insurance Fund and of the City's progress in that regard. Mr. Devich indicated that the Self-Insurance Fund cash balance and fund balance was in a favorable position and the City was on target with its projections. Council Member Ludeman asked that the City review the possibility of going to a higher deductible self-insurance for the City's property coverages. City Manager Prosser indicated that the City would review that matter. Council Member Sandahl asked that a Study Session or report be made to the City Council sometime within the next several months with greater detail on•the number of the claims experienced and payout of claims in the Self-Insurance Fund. Mr. Devich indicated that would be very simple to compile and would put it together for future Council consideration. City Manager Prosser introduced the Special Revenue Fund and indicated that a Notice of Public Hearing had been published for members of the public to~comment on Revenue Sharing Funds .contained in this year's budget. Mayor Hamilton asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak regarding Revenue Sharing Funds. No one wished to speak. Mr. Devich indicated that the remainder of Revenue Sharing monies available for 1987 had been transferred to the Park Land Acquisition Fund, which would be used for purchases along Portland Avenue for Veterans Memorial Park. City Manager Prosser reviewed the MSA State Aids Fund and the Special Revenue Fund, which is the fund that receives liquor profits and allocates such funding to Capital Improvements. Mr. Prosser indicated that the City was projecting liquor profits available for transfer of approximately $300,000 for 1987 and 1988. h1/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing on Revenue Sharing. Motion carried 5-0. City Manager~Prosser next reviewed the Capital Budget. There was a lengthy discussion on Veterans Memorial Park and the relationship of that park development with respect to delayed development of neighborhood parks. Budget Hearing Minutes 3 September 23, 1987 Council Members commented that there was additional usage of neighborhood parks by increased numbers of young children in the community and that neighborhood park improvements were desirable. Council Member Ludeman requested a report of expenditures and revenues for the Veterans Memorial Park project for review within the next 90 days. The City Council asked that there be a review of Veterans Memorial Park and of the upgrades of the neighborhood park program. Council Member Garcia asked the City Manager to research a possible duplication of services between Bloomington Health and South Hennepin Human Services. City Manager Prosser said that he would invite Larry Oppold to a future session and report to the Council within 30 days on that matter. Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue South, addressed the Council. He stated that he had a concern that the budget did not include funding for storm sewer improvements or a storm sewer study. Mayor Hamilton responded that while the budget did not contain specific funding, the City would do an indepth review of the storm sewer system City-wide and will make recommendations. Funding is not contained at this time because the magnitude of funding is not known and is even difficult to estimate at this • ~ point. M/Ludeman, SlSandahl that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the Resolution Book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7345 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1987 BUDGET OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Motion carried- 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7345 in Resolution Book No. 56. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the Resolution Book and that it be made Dart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7346 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1988 AND LEVYING TAXES Budget Hearing Minutes 4 September 23, 1987 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7346 in Resolution Book No. 56. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the Resolution Book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7347 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER FROM WATER UTILITY FUND TO IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1965 AND REDUCING CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7347 in Resolution Book No. 56. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the Resolution Book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7348 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1972 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7348 in Resolution Book No. 56. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the Resolution Book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7349 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF~1973 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7349 n Resolution Book No. 56. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in. the Resolution Book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7350 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN AO VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON REDEVELOPMENT BONDS OF 1977 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7350 in Resolution Book No. 56. M/Ludeman, SlSandahl that the followin resolution be ado ted• that it be s read in the Resolu ion Boo an a it be made part of these m nu es: Budget Hearing Minutes 5 September 23, 1987 RESOLUTION N0. 7351 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON REFUNDING BONDS OF 1978 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7351 in Resolution Book No. 56. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl t adopted; that it be spread made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7352 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1980 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7352 in Resolution Book No. 56. at the following resolution be n the Resolution Book and that it be es: n be RESOLUTION N0. 7353 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SANITARY SEWER SERVICE RATES ANO CHARGES, WATER RATES AND CHARGES, SPECIAL WATER SERVICE CHARGES, STORM SEWER RATES AND CHARGES AND 5~ PENALTY ON PAST DUE ACCOUNT ;+ do Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7353 in Resolution Book No. 56. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the followin resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the Resolut on Book and that it be made part of these minutes: M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the follow3 RESOLUTION N0. 7354 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7354 in Resolution Book No. 56. es: M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the foll ution be ~~ ~e RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1989-1993 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET PROGRAM RESOLUTION N0. 7355 Budget Hearing Minutes 6 September 23, 1987 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7355 in Resolution Book No. 56. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adoated; that it be spread in the Resolution Book and that it be made r~art of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7356 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 1988 LICENSE, PERMIT AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 7243 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7356 in Resolution Book No. 55. There was discussion concerning the Chamber of Commerce's perception of the Richfield City Council's support of local business. Council Members stated that they felt it was important that the City communicate to the Chamber that the City Council was very supportive of local business. City Manager Prosser stated that he would work on this endeavor. The meeting was adjourned by co Date pproved: 10/12/87 G S ve L. evic Acting City Clerk us ,~#//8z~8 p.m. am~.~1t o yor ., D. Prosser Manager