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MINUTES OF SP&XAL BUDGET
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD
MEETING
AT CITY HALL
I SEPTEMBER i3, 1979
4:OO P.M.
Answering rollcall were members Bredesen , Courtney, Richards, Schmidt and Mayor
Van Valkenburg .
Council was shown a television tape prepared by the Police Department, which
tape encouraged *e Council to authorize the purchase of a Visibar for squad
cars.
of the 1980 Budget requests, indicating an increase of $673,959 over the budget
for 1979.
various departments. He expressed appreciation for the efforts of staff members
responsible for preparation of the budget.
and Source. Discussion was had on the possibility of increasing Engineering and
Planning fees. Mr. Rosland will obtain a survey of rates of other municipalities.
The City's pension plans were reviewed. Concern was expressed over the high cost
of all insurance programs.
sibility of withdrawing from the County Hospitalization Plan and also considering
self-insurance.
and gasoline. Personnel compensation rates were explained and reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. and continued to September 17, 1979, at
4:OO p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
With the aid of the overhead projector, Mr. Rosland presented an overview I The Mayor advised that no particular schedule was being set up for
Mr. Dalen reviewed Revenues by Fund
It was suggested that the City investigate the pos-
Concern was also expressed over the high cost of heating fuel
MINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
OF THE EDINA'CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 17, 1979
4:OO P.M.
I Answering rollcall were members Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt and Mayor
Van Valkenburg.
Council reviewed Surplus and Reserves of the City. Mr. Dalen advised that
Reserve Funds are somewhat above reserves of last year and responded to
Council's questions relative to various funds. Review of Engineering, Planning,
Sign and Subdivision fees was made.
salaries of councils of other municipalities.
increase could be effective until after the next City Election.
had relative to liability insurance for elected and appointed City officials.
In response to a condern expressed about ever increasing salaries, Mr. Rosland
pointed out that he would prefer to cut down on the number of employees and to
give them a fair salary.
as against salary increases based on longevity. City Assessor Ralph Johsson
responded to questions relative to the Assessing Department.
sponded to questions concerning the Department of Public Works.
requested an estimate of overtime for the coming year.
at 6:05 p.m. and continued until September 19, 1979, which meeting will be held
in the Police Conference Room at 4:OO p.m.
Council salaries were compared with the
It was recognized that no
Discussion was
Discussion was had relative to "merit" salary increases
Mr. Hoffman re-
The Mayor
The meeting was adjourned
MINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
4:OO P.31.
SEPTEMBER 19, 1979
Answering rollcall were members Bredesen , Schmidt and Mayor Van Valkenburg.
Mr- Raymond O'Connell, Co-Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, referred
to goals and objectives formulated by the Commission and noted that the name of
the Commission was "Human Rights" as against "Human Relations" as is somgtimes
used.
her term as a CETA employee has expired. Mr. O'Connell endorsed Mr. Rosland's
suggestion that Ms. Smith be retained by the City under contract for one year
until the South Hennepin Human Services Study has been completed. Mr. Rosland
reviewed various areas in which Ms. Smith could be of service to the City, in-
cluding working on a human services inventory, coordination of volunteer services,
He recommended that Ms. Cecelia Smith be retained on the City staff after