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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19800915_specialXINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL SEPTEMl3EB 15, 1980 4:OO P.M. Answering rollcall were members Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, and Van Valkenburg. Mr. Rosland presented the proposed Budget for 1981, noting that there is a-total increase in the General Fund of $602,000 and an increase of $184,000 for the Park Fund. advised that the proposed budget anticipates salary increases of approximately 10%. It was clarified that there has been no settlement for any of the three unions and that all contracts expire in 1981. will lose $124,774 because of the fiscal disparities impact. Mr. Rosland also showed a- graph indicating roads and sidewalks that have been constructed since 1972, and pointed out that there have been no additional employees in the Depart- .ment of Public Works since that time. Central Services were reviewed by Council. Following discussion of hospital insurance, it was informally decided to reacti- vate the Hospitalization Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. and . continued to September 22, 1980, at 4:OO p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room, Nr. Rosland reviewed the "Step" program for determining salaries and I Mr. Rosland pointed out that the City !- L I City Clerk d l..A,L/ MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 4:OO P.M. Answering rollcall were members Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt and Van Val- kenburg. The Planning budget was discussed, with Mr. Rosland pointing out that, even though there is less land left to be developed in the City, many of the sites remaining are more difficult to develop and, therefore, take more staff time. In response to concerns expressed by the Council, Mr. Rosland said that he will bring his recommendations for increased fees to the Council at future meetings. Membership in the League of Minnesota Cities was discussed. leave the League dues in the budget, with the understanding that they not be paid without Council approval. Mr. Rosland explained that, because of his Cable Television responsibilities, Mr. Campbell will be on the City payroll only three days a week and recommended that the Human Services Coordinator, Ms. Ceil.Smith, be named Adminissrative Assistant and that her responsibilities with the recycling center and the Humn Relations Commission be included in the Administration budget. The Council was advised that it is expected that Eden Prairie will be commiting funds to Store Front/Youth Action which, in turn, provides funding for Project CHarlie. Mrs. Betty Carver, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, said that the various churches are now helping with the funding of Store Front/Youth Action. She announced that the People Making program would be held on.November 22, 1980. The Finance Department Sudget was reviewed, with discussion of hiring someone with computer experience to train under Mr. Dalen. discussed, with lfr. Rosland advising that the parks are getting older and that additional maintenance work and repairs must be made to keep them in good order. Council reviewed proposed budgets for the Assessing Department and Legal and Court costs. additional person be hired to maintain the level of services performed by the Department of Public Works. Councilwoman Schmidt requested that the appearance and supervision of the parking ramps be improved. Public Safety budgets were reviewed, with Council being advised that the Community Service Officers are particularly helpful to the Police Department. Discussion ensued as to the role ,of the Paramedics and the fees to be charged for ambulance calls. expressed his c?oricern that buildings are getting taller and Fire Department crews are getting smaller. It was emphasized that some 26,000 non-residents come to work in the City'daily. The budget for Commissions and Special Projects was reviewed. It was informally decided that Mr. Rosland and Mr. Dalen should revise the proposed revised budget back for Council's approval on September 29, 1980. It was informally decided to The Park Department budget was During review of the Public Works budget, Mr. Rosland recommended that an Chief Buresh . budget to reflect the various changes recommended by the Council and bring the The meeting was