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. MINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET-MEETING OF THE
EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON
SEPTEMBER 12, 1973, at 4:OO P.M.
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Members answering rollcall were Councilmen Courtney, Johnson, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
and Mayor Bredesen.
concerning the revenue as proposed on page 1.
ensued by Mr. Dalen as to why four items, Mortgage, Bank, Lkquor and Cigarettes
had not increased.
income in Investments.
now Bi-weekly.
that the cost of living increased 6.1%.
5.5% and the fire fighters are still unsettled.
equalization with other communities, the eight hour shift and more cooperation
between Richfield and Edina. Councilman Courtney, at this point, then asked,
as he termed it, his age-old question -- "when will it stop", here- referring
to inflation, raises,etc. Carrying on, Councilman Courtney then brought out
that there seemed to be a discrepancy between the salary of the Director and
Assistant Director of the Park and Recreation Department.'
could be justified, and then commented that he would like to see the Assistant's
salary raised.
between the number one man and the number two man in all departments this range
exists, Mayor Bredesen commented that the Park and Recreation Department's
budget seems to be the most stable of all departments. Mr. Hyde then commented
on the Teen Program, the cost and need for additional policing. Councilman
Courtney further brought up the question of salary for Baeeball and softball
leaders. Councilman Shaw asked for a clarification of points on -$?age C,
"Analysis of Major Factors Contributing to Increase in Recommended Expenditures".
Mr. Dalen explained Page E, Comparative Assessed Valuation, Tax Rate in Mills,
and Taxes in dollars all funds. The Mayor next questioned the Golf Course
income on ,Bge F as to why $34,000 income this year and only $28,000 next.
Mr. Dalen explained that there was a surplus last year,, so that now the *
operating expenses are higher.
discussed.
why a close to 20% increase.
had been here three years which is the normal break for the large increases.
The position would command $17,000 to $18,000 salary in other communities.
After much discussion, Councilman Johnson recommended an $1,800 increase to
$16,620 for the Planning Director. The-proposed Environmental Planner was
discussed with Mr. Hyde explaining the need for such a person because 6f the
new 2ules and regulations of the Federal-and State Governments.
Councilman Johnson was excused and the next meeting was set for 4:OO p.m.,
Monday, September 17, 1973. A question of the need for a Personnel and
Safety Officer was raised.
due to O.S.H.A. requirements and that we plan to promote from within.
new State Public Labor Law also requires more attention to the personnel
function. Councilman Shaw then pointed out that the dues of t.he various
municipal leagues were still higher than last year even though the Village had
withdrawn from some of the leagues. Mr. Dalen explained that the funds
were left in in case we did rejoin the leagues after one year out.
pointed out that the Administrative Assistant deserved a greater raise.
Bredesen recommended- that the Village Clerk's wages be increased over the
Budget amount.
Shaw asked and received clarification on the following:
Reassessment Survey - Last year for this;
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works - Mr. Hyde explained this is an
upgrading of the present vacant position of Street Foreman;
Curb and Gutter in Country Club Area - Explained by Mr, Dalen.
Mayor'Bredesen opened the meeting by asking for information
Discussion and explanation *
Councilman Shaw questioned both the building permits and
Mr. Dalen then explained in some detail the Central
' Service Accounts. Mr. Hyde pointed out that Section A, Salaries and Wages are
He advised that the budgeted-increases were about 4.5% but
The Public Works union turned down . Mr. Hyde discussed our
He asked how it
In the discussion that followed, it was pointed out that
At this time the Liquor Dispensary Fund was
The Planning Director's'proposed salary was questioned as to
It was explained by Mr. Dalen that the Director
At this point
In the discussion it was pointed out that this i-s
The
Mr. Hyde
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Councilman At this point the Mayor gave his apologies and left.
Councilman Courtney's motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilman Shaw
and carried. Adjournment at 5:38 p.m.
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Secretary Pro Tem