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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19820329_special47 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL MARCH 29, 1982 7:OO P.M. Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor Courtney. Mr. Rosland advised that this Special Meeting had been called to consider areas of spending in which a reduceion could be made because of the cut in State Aids, and noted that 1982 revenues had been decreased a total of $215,1!9 from the following areas: State Aid (January, 1982) - $112,529; Shade Tree Program (Janu- ary, 1982 - $35,000; Homestead Credit Decrease, $15,675 being reduced in January and $51,975 being reduced in March (Round 2). various various options to balance the budget that included cutting services permanently, deferring capital costs for one year, foregoing expenditures entirely for one year, cutting or delaying temporary service, increasing revenues or borrowing from Inter-Fund transfers. include temporary reduction in areas that will be'restored if other revenues are above estimate and-permanent cuts to be'made in the framework of the 1983 budget. Mr. Rosland recommended the following cuts in expenditures for 1982 only: Park Capital Improvements, $50,000; Central Services/Capital, $60,000 and Recycling Vehicle $22,000. Temporary service cuts/delayed hiring recom- mendations were given as follows: Engineering, $8,700; Public Works, $15,000; Police, $4,000; Finance, $4,000, Human Relations/Education, $1,000 and Summer Employment, $5,500, with the Shade Tree Proram to be a permanent service cut, saving $45,000. Mr. Rosland clarified that the City would eliminate the sub- sidy paid to property owners for removal of all other trees. out that the City could remove diseased trees located on private property and assess the cost against the property. In response to a question of Member Richards, Mr. Rosland said that Central Services are in good condition at the present time, with the exception of the Public Works Building roof, and explained further that all of the reduction in staff would be made through attrition, and that he did not believe that these items which are proposed to be cut would cost more in the future. Member Richards asked that the Minutes reflect that, after the court case is settled, cuts should be considered in the Fire Department, along with other departments of the City. Member Bredesen made the recommendation that weed treetment of the ponds should be paid by the few who benefit from these ponds and that the treatment of the ponds be a joint venture, with the City and abutting property owners dividing the expense. The City Manager was asked to make any recommendations which would involve cutting personnel well in advance of any budget discussion for 1983 so that Council would have ample opportunity to reflect on these recommendations. Member Bredesen recommended that the $6,250 budgeted for funding the Chemical Abuse Coordinator be paid from anbaease in liquor prices. Mr. Rosland sug- gested that the fund be made a direct expense against the liquor profits. No further business being heard, Member Richards moved that $3,000 be added to the summer help budget, that $3,000 be subtracted from the pond treatment fund, (with the condition that abutting residents be requested to pay for half Che cost of the treatment), and that? the Human..Relations Comktssion funds be restored, if possible, in the 1983 budget. Motion seconded by Member Bredesen. Mr. Rosland explained He pointed out objectives that It was pointed Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. YORK POND PARK AGREEMENT WITH RICHFIELD AUTHORIZED. Mr. Rosland recalled the 1972 agreement with the City of Richfield regarding Adams Hill Pond. He recommended that the Council enter into an amendment to that agreement which would call for the City of Richfield to put in all the necessary permanent pumps to maintain the pond levels and, when the time is appropriate, that the City of Edina reroute the pipes from Bristol Park and move it Southward to the Hedberg property. Under the amendment to the agreement, the City of Edina will pay for half of the demand charges and all of the direct electri- cal charges in relation to the pumping cost. This cost will amount to approxi- mately $1,500 per year. Member Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Turner, authorizing execution of the agreement as recommended by Mr. Rosland. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. SUBDIVISION FEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO BE CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was informally agreed that an amendment to Ordinance No. 801 be considered 48 3/29/82 by the Council which would regulate how Subdivision Dedication Fees could be paid. No further discussion being heard, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Adjournment at 8 : 30 P .M. fhd.h, City Clerk