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11-20-1991 Budget HearingCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Ivan Ludeman; Kristal Stokes; and William Bullock. STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative Services Director; Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director; Byron Wallace, Community Development Director; and William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:00 p.m. Item #Y PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF RICHFIELD 1991 REVISED/1992 PROPOSED BUDGET AND 1992 PROPOSED TAX LEVY. City Manager Prosser outlined the process to be followed for the budget hearing. He reviewed the budget preparation process, the preliminary levy approval and the relationship of property values to this process. Mr. Prosser stated that disagreements with a property°s market value should be addressed with the assessor°s office. He reviewed some of the mayor reductions in the general fund budget which reduced expenditures for 1992. Administrative Services Director Devich used visual aids to present an overview of the Truth-in-Taxation process, the City°s loss of state aids, a history of the City°s revenues and expenditures, and described the impact upon properties. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated his concern with his property tax increase. Hugh Weber, 7620 16th Avenue South, asked if the City used an efficiency expert to examine services provided by the City. He complimented the City on street paving. City Manager Prosser responded that an efficiency expert was not hired but that input from employees and the public was considered. He also said that the City would review an efficiency report now being completed by the City of Burnsville for additional potential ideas. Wayne Matula, 6825 10th Avenue South, stated concerns about steadily rising tax increases and questioned when the increases would stop. Scott Kelly, 6415 2nd Avenue South, spoke in opposition to the tax increase, and stated there were other areas to cut the budget. Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes -2- November 20, 1991 John Sievers, 6434 Washburn Avenue South, stated that he was retired and that he felt about 34$ of Richfield residents are retired. He said that tax increases are hard on retirees who want to maintain their homes and live on a fixed income. He asked where Richfield's appraisers live or if they are from Hennepin County. Mr. Prosser responded that Hennepin County appraisers do the Richfield appraisals. Mr. Sievers questioned if the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) would make up for the taking of some 400 homes in New Ford Town/Rich Acres. Council Member Ludeman responded that the City is looking to convert the area into commercial/industrial property. If the MAC uses the property, we may not get anything but would look for tax concessions. Mr. Prosser stated that we are seeking ongoing compensation for the loss of taxes from the State and the MAC. Council Member Ludeman asked if the City Manager would summarize the mayor aspects of the budget. Mr. Prosser summarized the City budget by department emphasizing mayor changes. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue South, asked about the property tax formula. He stated that if a $400,000 reduction in revenues occurred, then cut expenditures by the same amount. The Public Safety Director was asked by the City Council to review recent activities of Police and Fire divisions. Mr. Erskine reviewed the fire and police calls for the past few weeks. Dennis Evenson, 6608 Girard Avenue South, stated Pumper 82 is at Station #1 at least 30$ of the time and that west Richfield doesn't get adequate fire service. He also stated that Community Services has 2 people in each pickup riding around the City. Mr. Evenson said that the City could take 10$ pay cuts and layoffs and it wouldn°t affect anything. Scott Kelly stated the City should cut snow removal on public sidewalks and let the property owner remove sidewalk snow. He also stated he opposed improvements in Veterans Memorial Park. John Sievers spoke against any cuts in the Fire Division so that Fire Station #2 is not unmanned at any time. He stated concern regarding fire insurance rates going up in west Richfield if the west station is left unmanned at points of time in the future. Budget Hearing Meeting Minut®s -3- November 20, 1991 Jean Fox, 6616 Sheridan Avenue South, spoke in support of the budget and commended the staff and council for a good fob. Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue South, stated he was satisfied with City services and is not in favor of reducing City services further. He stated that the problem is a result of federal tax policies and must be addressed at that level. Bud Swanson, 6925 Park Avenue South, spoke in opposition to tax increases and stated he wanted to know where Richfield is going. City Manager Prosser responded that the City is continuing to try to expand the commerical and industrial tax base in the community. Don Houlding asked the following three questions: How much is the profit of the liquor fund, the bond sinking fund balance, and the balance of the special revenue fund? City Manager Prosser responded to Mr. Houlding°s questions. Richard Holt, 7521 Park Avenue South, stated that the City Council should go to the state and get lottery proceeds from the Environmental Trust Fund. . Evelyn Skoog, 7421 Aldrich Avenue South, asked if the City could get a volunteer fire department. Council Member Bullock stated that 70~ of fire calls area.. medicals and fire fighters are trained for medical emergency (E.M.T.). Counoil Member Sandahl stated that the City could have a volunteer fire department, but the community has strongly indicated that we want a full time professional fire department. Gregory Pappas, 7128 16th Avenue South, asked about the market value increase of his property. He stated that in his company the department heads get together and try to find ways to cut costs where necessary. He was also critical of the paving fob on Portland Avenue and 66th Street. Lawrence Wozniczka stated a number of concerns. He asked about the debt service levy and why it couldn°t be reduced. Mr. Wozniczka also said that he opposed the $3 million invested in the LHN for a new Rainbow food store and that it is not in the budget. He urged that top salaries be capped in response to comparable worth and stated that with respect to the airport division he did not want costs added to the budget or for the airport function to be transferred to the HRA. He urged that the proposed budget be cut. Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes -4- November 20, 1991 Wayne Matula stated he was pleased with services in Richfield. Camillo DeSantis disagreed with Mr. Wozniczka's position on capping salaries for comparable worth. He also felt that it was important that the record be clear that the S3 million investment in the LHN was public record and made with the full knowledge. of the HRA and City Council. Council Member Ludeman stated that the Rainbow project was a deliberate decision to proceed with a project that citizens indicated they wanted. Don Cedarholm, 6214 5th Avenue South, wanted longevity abolished for City employees. Council Member Bullock responded that longevity was abolished as of October 1, 1991 for all new general services and management employees. Betty Carr, 6633 Lynwood Avenue South, spoke in support of funds spent for social services and distributed a summary sheet ®n -i,Y~e ~;©s°i, and 1~enefi`i.s of in°zerves~°%ian. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing,. Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Ludeman asked about progress on the future course of capital improvements for Jefferson Park and Madison Parks. Community Services Director Fondrick stated for 1992 Jefferson Park is in the capital improvement budget for $400,000. Council Member Ludeman stated that he also wanted Madison Park in the 1993 Capital Improvement Program. Community Services Director Fondrick responded that he was not aware that the Council had directed the inclusion of Madison Park in the 1993 Capital Improvement Plan. Council Member Ludeman asked about the proposal for the miniature golf course and where the funds would come from. Community Services Director Fondrick stated that it is in the 1992 Capital Budget and funds would be a loan from the water and sewer fund. Council Member Ludeman asked if rate increases were being proposed for the water and sewer fund to provide money for the proposed loan. Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes -5- November 20, 1991 City Manager Prosser responded that the proposed rate increase had nothing to do with any proposed loan. The loans, if approved, would be treated by the utilities dust as any other investment of available funds until such time as they are needed. Council Member Ludeman asked about the reduction of Administration Support Service from 1990 to 1991 in the Public Safety Department. City Manager Prosser explained that the division was split from 1990 to 1991 into two divisions. Council Member Ludeman asked why the unfilled Fire Chief position is being kept. City Manager Prosser responded the position is there but no funds are allocated for it. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to eliminate the Fire Chief position. Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Ludeman asked for discussion regarding filling the firefighter vacancy. City Manager Prosser stated he felt the City could provide the service without filling the firefighter vacancy. There was general discussion regarding the need for the additional firefighter. M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to fill the firefighter vacancy, and for City staff to find funding to pay for it from other areas in the budget. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be adoptede that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 7$04 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1992 AND LEVYING TAXES Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7804 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be adopted; that it be s_.pread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes -6- November 20, 1991 RESOLUTION NO. 7805 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1991 BUDGET OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7805 in Resolution Hook No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman 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. 7806 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. 7806 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made Dart of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 7807 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1973 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7807 in Resolution Hook No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman 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. 7808 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON REDEVELOPMENT BONDS OF 1977 Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7808 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman 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. 7809 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON REFUNDING BONDS OF 1978 Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes -7- November 20, 1991 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7809 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman 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. 7810 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. 7810 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the followings resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutest RESOLUTION NO. 7811 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1962 DEBT SERVICE FUND AND TRANSFER OF SURPLUS Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7811 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that. it be made part of these minutest RESOLUTION NO. 7812 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1992 IMPROVEMENT BUDGET Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7812 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutest RESOLUTION N0. 7813 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1993-1997 IMPROVEMENT BUDGET PROGRAM Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7813 in Resolution Book No. 60. Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes -8- November 20, 1991 M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman 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. 7814 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 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 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7814 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman 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. 7815 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1992 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN M©%i©i~ ca~°rie~1 5m0. This res©luti©n appears as ides©lution No. 7815 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman 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. 7816 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1992 MANAGEMENT SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7816 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman 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. 7817 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1992 GENERAL SERVICES SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7817 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes -9- November 20, 1991 RESOLUTION NO. 7818 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUM FOR GENERAL SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7818 in Resolution Book No. 60. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be adoptedp that it be syread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutese RESOLUTION NO. 7819 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 1992 LICENSE, PERMYT AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7697 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7819 in Resolution Book No. 60. City Manager Prosser thanked staff and the public for their comments. The Mayor and Council thanked staff for their work on_ the budget and for their work throughout the year. ADJOURNMENT M/Ludeman, S/Stokes to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10°45 p.m. 12/9/91 ~ ~~ ~ D. Prosser Manager Acting City Clerk ~ -, ~°'t a ~ ~ ~ b ~ '~ s r> ~ ~' y a C'k~_ ...... _ i s~ °•,~' ? ~,`'« $9.R~"t ~~. ~'Q ~ r ~r, i..~ ~jJ~AC1-'b t$ :1.~Zj'+ sfr.~ ~ p?~~~~ b .wi."- 3~ r ^~ta,«:r ;L _ ~ j~,; ~ ~T d fA`. } ~?~ ~" t ~ ~i ~ -~ ~ L~.~ f ~ ~ i l ~' ~ t~ > ~. ~ , .fi :Y ; Y ~k.. ~ ~ ~ ~~, t ~~]].. ~ ~ ~ ~~.' ..lt.+t',~q ~~'' t5 'X' ,`# r ~ ~y ~~Y~ rye'} ~,~'t ,h ~ '` - d 1 {:~ ~~~~, ~t ~ ~ p~ h ~ t z<~~ c„ ."#r8i" ~. ~ 2 !~u a }~ ~b f. ~ '1''y. t ~ ~~ri~~ ~d.~ e~y~~ ~` t.. ~~~•f10 ~EY ~.. ~'°~.~,1~.ir ~II _ , k ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ fr ~:II~Ec. 'iC "S~a~4'4 ~.: +~*fR,"~-4'.' ~rw~::T: "'+;'3. 'Wt;. .~~};~'~ .. - ~ ~ :'i "c'. ifC - ~4'~t~~~ ~' - .°~T' .. ~. ~xf :'i..~)'yah' - -~T ~ -. _. a.;>.:. E : t~. ~ m .4:4- .. 4.+~'`' '~~ c "~:•. -• ., ~s '+:o a g~'Y•~ t {t*~~~ , ,C ~.k`- ~ • The-~Ecori~my: of Znteryer~t~;on -o ~-~--~ ,~ ° ~ ~~f~-~ ~. _ ~:~•. ~~~ :_--~ ~`~-~: ~~ >_: , N -, ~~ Prenatal Care for Pregnant Woman for Nine months $600 Medical Care for Premature Baby for One Dad $2,500 Small Child's Nutritious Diet for One Year $842 Special Education for Child with Mild Learning Disability for One Year $4,000 A~Measles Shot $8 Hospitalization for a Child with Measles .$5,000 Drug Treatment for Addicted Mother for Nine Months $5,000 Medical Care for Drug-Exposed Baby for 20 Days $30,000 School-based Sex Education per Pupil-for One Year $135 Public Assistance for a Teenage Parent's Child • For 20 Years $50,000 Six Weeks of Support Services so Parents and Children Can Stay Together $2,000 Foster Care for a Child for 18 months $10,000 Economy of Intervention Income for Elderly Widow living in Apartment in Richfield on Social Security of $550/mon. $6,600 Income for Elderly Widow living on Social Security and Pension in Richfield $980/mon. $11,760 Cost of Maintaining Elderly Widow or Widower in Nursing Home $25,000 The average Minnesotan who has to begin living in a nursing . home goes through his/her entire life savings in three to six: months. The county and federal government cover these expenses. ~~~ ~~.~-~~ 6y