HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-28 Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE STUDY SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
APRIL 28, 2009
11:30 A.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room of City Hall.
Answering rollcall were: Members Bennett, Brindle, Housh, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Staff present included: Gordon Hughes, City Manager; Heather Worthington, Assistant City
Manager; John Wallin, Finance Director; Eric Roggeman, Assistant Finance Director; and
Debra Mangen, City Clerk.
Mayor Hovland said the purpose of the work session was to review the City's Budget.
Staff reported the December 31, 2008; year end showed the budget ended with a surplus of
approximately $400,000. The Council discussed the disposition of the surplus and noted that
the Council would take action when presented with the budget amendments later in the year,
but per policy the surplus would be placed in the Construction Fund. The Enterprise funds
were also reviewed. Edina Aquatic Center and Liquor Stores ended 2008 positively with most
other enterprises ending on a downturn.
Mr. Hughes reported factors that would impact the 2009 Operating Budget including: the
State's un-allotment of the Market Value Homestead after cities' levies had been adopted;
reduction in the number of building permits issued; increase in the number of properties with
delinquent taxes; and lower energy costs. The staff and Council reviewed ways to reduce
expenses and increase revenues in 2009.
It was noted that the City would still be subject to levy limits for the 2010 budget that likely
would be based upon the Implicit Price Inflator which was currently about .07%. Costs saving
measures for the 2010 Operating Budget were discussed in order to comply with the
anticipated levy limits.
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 1:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra VangeW, City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, May 5, 2009.
James C. Hovland, Mayor