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MINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 1978
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
4:30 P.M.
Answering rollcall were members Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw and Mayor Van
Valkenburg.
Mr. Rosland generally reviewed the proposed 1979 budget, advis'ing that various
department heads would be invited to attend when budgets for their particular
departments will be discussed. Central Services budget was reviewed with special
concern being expressed relative to the increasing cost of insurance. It was
suggested that efforts be made to obtain legislation for relief in this area. It
was generally decided that three Newsletters should be published, one in connect-
tion with the Homestead forms, and one in connection with the school newsletter.
Cooperation with the schools in this area will be encouraged. Planning, Admini-
stration and Election budgets were discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15
p.m. and continued until September 13, 1978, at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Con-
ference Room.
City Clerk
MINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 1978
4:30 P.M.
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
Answering rollcall were members Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw and Mayor Van
Valkenburg.
Mr. Rosland advised that the City will start negotiating in the near future for .
1979 police salaries. Chief Swanson was present to answer questions regarding the
needs of his department.
was made, with Council being advised that it is estimated that they will be hand-
ling 225 calls in 1979.
automatically switches traffic signals and enables emergency vehicles to get thru
traffic more safely and quickly.
for Legal and Court Services.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. and continued until September 18, 1978, at
4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
Review of emergency calls made by the Fire Departinent
Captain Feck described the Opticon system, which system
An attempt will be made to obtain a.specia1
' grant for this eauinment. The Assessing budgetkas discussed as was the budget
Some discussion wak had on.the Public Works budget.
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City Clerk
MINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 1978
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
4:30 P.M.
Answering rollcall were membcrs Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw and Mayor Van
Valkenburg.
Discussion of the Public Works budget was held.
a Capital Reserve Fund from which all departments of the City could draw.
woman Schmidt advised that the Metropolitan Health Board has been activated and
spoke of needs in the area.of human services.
Metropolitan Council plans will be based on actual health issues and that the City
must show that it is able to assess the needs existing in our community. She
emphasized that the City must continue to support South Hennepin Human Services so
that it will be obvious that the City is trying to meet its own needs. Council
reviewed budgets for Inspections,'Contingencies, Special Assessments of City Pro-
perties, Central Services and Commissions and Special Projects. Councilman Rich-
ards requested a tabulation showing the number of referrals for StorefrontlYouth
Action, along with a statement of cash outlay.
reviewed, with Mr. Dalen recalling that it had been decided to subsidize all los-
ing park programs. Councilman Richards requested a spread sheet which would show
It was generally decided to create
Council-
Councilwoman Schmidt said that the
The "ark Department budget was