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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19780918_special.. 249 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. cd. d-eu--Q/ $1. 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 9/18/78 rates for all park programs. ing for Revenue Sharing on September 28, 1935, at 7:OO p.m. in the Council Chambers. 1978, at 4:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, Mr. Rosland advised that there wi11.be a Public Hear- The aeeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. and continued to September 20, $- B_lLo City Clerk MINUTES OF SPECWIj BUDGET MEETING '. OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL 4:30 P.M. SEPTMBER 20, 1978 Answering rollcall were members Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, and Mayor Van Valkenburg. Councilman Courtney arrived later in the meeting during the Human Relations budget discussion. Mr. Ray O'Connell presented the budget request of the Human Relations Commission, advising that $2,000 of the $5,850 budget request included $2,000 for consultants' services. Present also were Messrs. Tom Oye, Richard Nahoney, SteveLepinski and MS. Marlene Ostegard. Hr. Rosland clarified that money for Project CHarlie is spent for chemical dependency programs in the Edina schools. Councilwoman Schmidt advised that the Police work quite closely with Youth Action and feel that it is a worth while organization. Storefront/Youth Action should be as high as the shaie paid by Richfield and Bloom- kgton 6.nd that Eden Prairte should also pay its share) inasmuch as Edina contri- butes fewer cas&s. Mr, Rosland recommended that Eden Prairie be told that they ' would not be included if they do not contribute their share of the costs. attention was called to the proposed budget for Senior Citizens. The budget re- quests of all departments having been discussed, Councilman Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, setting the 1979 mill rate at 8.99 (an increase of .3.13% over the 1978 budget) and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF EDINA FOR THE YEAR 1979, AND ESTABLISHING TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1978 PAYABLE IN 1979 - Council questioned why.!Edina's share of support for Council's - THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA DOES RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: here3y adopted as hereinafter set forth, and funds are hereby appropriated therefor: Section 1. The Budget for the City of Edina for the calendar year 1979 is . GENEfZAL FUND CENEIiAL GQmRIQiENT Hsyor end Council Planning Adnfnis tra tion Finance Election Assessing $ 26,520 88,264 170,772 165,665 9,101 126,325 Legal and Court Services 78,000 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 664,647 WBLIC WORKS Administration EnR beer ina TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $ 43,000 1,378,120 200,110 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police $1,496,763 Fire 844,6 72 Civilian Defense 9,407 Public Health 160,2b3 Anima 1 Control 25 , 050 - Inspection 105,895 TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS- AND PROPERTY $1,621,230 $2,642,050 NQN-DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES Con t ing enc ie s $ 101,368 Settlement of Suits 2,500 Special Assessments on City Property 80,000