09-28-1988 Budget HearingCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
BUDGET HEARING
SEPTEMBER 28, 1988
CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven J. Quam, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Edwina
Garcia; and Martin Kirsch (arrived at
7:07 p.m.).
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Donald
Fondrick, Community Services Director; Byron
Wallace, Community Development Director; and
Jean Mitchell, Finance Manager.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor~Quam at 7:04 p.m.
Item #1 Community Development Budget
Community Development Director Wallace summarized the
Community Development Budget. He indicated that the budget
contains no new personnel or capital expenditures. The addition
of some different individuals filling vacancies that occurred
added some additional in-house expertise previously contracted
out, which saved money for the City.
Item #2 HRA Budget
Community Development Director Wallace summarized the
HRA Budget which was adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority on Tuesday, September 27, 1988. The highlights
included the Section 8 Program changes, a reduction of consultant
fees, the addition of the 312 Subsidy Program and expenditure of
Capital Improvement Fund monies for redevelopment support efforts
in the I/L/N project area.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked how much
money was left in the improvement part of the HRA Capital
Improvement Fund.
Community Development Director Wallace responded there
was approximately $173,000.
Item #3 Budget Adoption
Mayor Quam asked for public comment on the budget.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked what the
effect of the City budget would be on taxes.
Administrative Services Director Devich responded that,
with the new tax law, there were no longer mill rates or assessed
values so that a direct comparison to the previous year is
virtually impossible. However, the total City tax levy for 1989
will be some $550,000 less than the previous year.
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City Manager Prosser explained the adverse impact of
the new tax law on the school district.
Shannon Kilkenny, 6626 10th Avenue, stated that she was
concerned about the proposed green fee increases.
John Valliere, 6410 Morgan Avenue, who is the manager
of Braemar Golf Course, spoke concerning the golf course fees.
He was in agreement with the information presented by the staff.
He added that he felt that senior citizen rates at Rich Acres are
disproportionately low in the metropolitan area. He encouraged
that the gap between senior rates and regular rates be gradually
closed.
There was considerable discussion concerning golf
course fees, especially with respect to senior citizen discounts.
Lee Sveum, 6754 Portland Avenue, stated that the
Richfield Golf Course policy on rainchecks was inconsistent with
other courses in the area.
The City Council recommended that the Community
Services Commission review the Golf Course No Rain Check Policy.
Mr. Prosser indicated to Council Members that the Golf
Course will be paying the Metropolitan Airports Commission a
portion of profits pursuant to an agreement for the Golf Course
property in the near future.
The City Council directed the City Manager to print an
explanatory article regarding Golf Course operations and green
fees in a future issue of Your City and Schools.
Council Member Ludeman asked why garden clot fees
needed to be increased.
Community Services Director Fondrick responded that the
cost of bringing water in necessitates that increase. A costly
well repair was necessary this year.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked about the
dredging of ponds covered in the Nature Center Budget funded
through the Capital Improvement Program.
Mr. Fondrick explained the dredging process and funding
source.
There was general discussion concerning the specific
resolutions under consideration.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated that he
did not agree with the storm sewer increase.
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Mayor Quam suggested that the draft financial polices
presented for Council consideration be postponed to a future
study session.
Mayor Quam designated business voting delegates to the
National League of Cities. Mayor Quam was appointed the delegate
and Council Members Garcia and Sandahl alternates.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7457
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1989
AND LEVYING TAXES
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7457 in Resolution Book No. 57.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes: °
RESOLUTION NO. 7458
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1988
BUDGET OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Motion carried 4-0.
This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7458 in Resolution Book No. 57.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam 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. 7459
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER FROM WATER UTILITY
FUND TO IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1965 AND
REDUCING CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7459 in Resolution Book No. 57.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION N0. 7460
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN AD
VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT
BONDS OF 1972
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7460 in Resolution Book No. 57.
ado
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the fol
RESOLUTION NO. 7461
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN AD
VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON IMPROVEMENT
BONDS OF 1973
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7461 in Resolution Book No. 57.
RESOLUTION NO. 7462
M/Ludeman, S/Quam
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN AD
VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON REDEVELOPMENT
BONDS OF 1977
resolution be
ok and that it be
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Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7462 in Resolution Book No. 57.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the followi~~-t ~°~=d~.~3.ution be
ed; that it be spread in the resolution uuyk and that it be
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7463
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN
AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON REFUNDING BONDS
OF 1978
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7463 in Resolution Book No. 57.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION N0. 7464
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN
AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT
BONDS OF 1980
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7464 in Resolution Book No. 57.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN
AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT
BONDS OF 1983
RESOLUTION NO. 7467
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE. 1989 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7465 in Resolution Book No. 57.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam t
adopted; that it be spread in
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7465
at the following resolution be _
the resolution book and that it be
RESOLUTION N0. 7466
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SANITARY SEWER SERVICE
RATES AND CHARGES, WATER RATES AND CHARGES,
SPECIAL WATER SERVICE CHARGES,
STORM SEWER RATES AND CHARGES
AND 5~ PENALTY ON PAST DUE ACCOUNT
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7466 in Resolution Book No. 57.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7467 in Resolution Book No. 57.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the following resolution b
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that
made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 7468
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1990-1994 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET PROGRAM
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7468 in Resolution Book No. 57.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the following resolution be
adopted; that it_be spread in the resolution book and that it be
part of these mir
RESOLUTION NO. 7469
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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 NO. 7356
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as
Resolution No. 7469 in Resolution Book No. 57.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Date Approved: 10/10/88
even L. Devich
Acting City Clerk
Mayor
Ja a D. Presser
Cit Manat~;tvY:
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