08-21-1991 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
August 21, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl;
William Bullock; and Kristal Stokes
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ivan Ludeman
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Donald
Fondrick, Community Services Director; Byron
Wallace, Community Development Director;
Jean Mitchell, Finance Manager; Barry Fritz,
Police Captain; William Fillmore, Liquor
Operations Director; Scott Williams, Planning
& Research Specialist.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:00 p.m.
Item #I 1991 REVISED AND 1992 PROPOSED BUDGET REVIEW AND LEVY
DISCUSSION
City Manager Prosser presented an overview of the budget,
stressing that the 1992 budget is roughly at a level of the 1990
Budget. He stated that the budget reductions have had to
incorporate personnel cutbacks, including some layoffs. However,
most personnel reductions are to be accomplished through
attrition.
Each Department Director summarized personnel adjustments in
their respective departments.
City Manager Prosser reviewed graphic comparisons of the
City°s General Fund Revenues, Personal Services Costs, Local
Government Aids, General Fund Expenditures and related items.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the Legislative/Executive
Department of the General Fund. He indicated that an unallocated
portion of the Other Agencies budget would be specifically
allocated at a later date.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the
Administrative Services Department budget. He indicated that the
only area that was outside of the normal expenditure level was
the Elections Division because of the 1992 Elections including
the new presidential primary. All other aspects of the
department°s operations have been reduced to fit within the
budget reduction guidelines. One part time person in Finance was
layed off, one position in Administration was reclassified, and
one part time position in City Clerk Division was eliminated.
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Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed the Public Safety
Department budget. Mr. Erskine stated that two positions in the
Police Division will not be filled. Some officers previously
assigned to inside activities will be reassigned to street
- patrol. In addition, a police agent position will be used for
training assignments. There has also been a sharp increase in
the amount charged for the care of prisoners for lockups in the
Hennepin County fail system.
Mr. Prosser indicated that Council Member Ludeman had
contacted him to indicate opposition to elimination of the Canine
Unit and that it be discussed at this evening's meeting.
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed the proposed
elimination of the canine unit. There was general discussion
concerning the proposal.
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed the Fire Division
budget. He indicated that one fire division position will be
held vacant in 1992. He described how the vacancy would be
handled with respect to fire calls.
Mr. Erskine reviewed the remaining divisions, indicating
that one clerical person was layed off and the Communications
Supervisor position was eliminated.
Community Development Director Wallace reviewed the
Community Development Department budget. Mr. Wallace described
the elimination of the energy program and reduction in hours of
graphics personnel. He stated that New Ford Town and 77th Street
Project are the areas which may require more costs than now
anticipated.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the Community
Services Department budget. He stated that roughly $50,000 has
been eliminated for seal coating, certain positions have been
held open and/or reclassified, and the water slide has generated
roughly all the extra revenue necessary to balance the pool
budget. He indicated that these were the mayor changes in his
department budget.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the non-general fund group of
funds summarizing the concept of combining the pool and ice arena
divisions with the Golf Course Funds to form a recreation
enterprise fund. This would be accomplished in conjunction with
defeasing the golf course bonds. The City would still maintain
separate revenue and expenditure data for each function.
Mr. Prosser summarized the Special Fund group of funds.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the Central Garage
Fund. Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the Data
Processing, Central Supply, and self-insurance funds.
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Liquor Operations Director Fillmore reviewed the Liquor
Operations budget. Mr. Fillmore stated that sales figures to ".
date for 1991 indicate a very good year for the liquor operation.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the Water,
Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer funds, discussing proposed rates
and their impacts upon sample residential and commercial water
accounts. Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the Golf
Course budget, highlighting play count and proposed rate
inczreases.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the Capital
Improvement Budget and 5 Year Capital Improvement Program. City
_ Manager Prosser stated the $400,000 cost of a proposed
' neighborhood park improvement for 1992,. including a $100,000
transfer from the City's General Fund balance, was included at
City Council direction.
Community Services Director Fondrick also described an
alternative Capital Improvement program recommended by the
Community Services Commission which includes a $4.5 million park
bond referendum.
• Administrative Services Director summarized the proposed tax
levy increase and potential impact on a typical Richfield
property.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:34 p.m.
9/9/91
Date Approved:
Martin J~. K rsc Mayor
rf L. Dev J es Prosser
Acting City Clerk Ci anager