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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19820830_specialMINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 30, 1982 OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL 7:OO P.M. Pursuant to due notice given, council met in special session, prior to the 1983 Budget Meeting. Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor Courtney. HEALTH INSURANCE CONSULTANT TO BE RETAINED. Mr. Rosland recalled that, in an effort to control health benefit costs for City employees, Council had directed the staff to select a consultant to explore alternatives to the present health package that Edina receives through the County. He advised that only two bids had been received, with %in City Administrators bidding $9,750.00 and TPF and Company bidding $10,000 and recommended.retention of seMces--of TPFA:& Company .. inasmuch as that company fs mot affiliated with the insurance industry. In- response to.the suggestion of Member Bredesen that volunteers be sought, Mr. Ros- land said that he was not aware of any resident who would be willing to make this study and that he hoped the consultant could also furnish valuable information on self insurance. He emphasized that, if health insurance costs can be reduced, the disparity between the cost of single and family coverage would not be so great. single coverage and $105.00 for family coverage. heard, Member Richards' motion authorizing retention of TPF & Company as recom- mended by the City Manager, was seconded by Member Turner. I Member Bredesen also questioned why the City could not pay $50.00 for No further discussion being Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. EARTH STATIONS, HBO ANTENNAS AND OTHER RECEIVING EQUIPMENT TO BE CONSIDERED. Mr. Rosland recalled that Council had asked staff to comment on the advisability of regulating earth stations , HBO antennas and other receiving equipment on resi- dential properties. He recommended that the antenna ordinance (No. 812) be up- dated to recognize HBO dishes and earth stations and asked that he be advised of any suggestions that Council might have in the drafting of such an ordinance. No formal action was taken. CORPORATE GOALS PLAN DISTRIBUTED. Mr. Rosland distributed the first segments of a Plan €or Corporate Goals which has been developed by the staff and advised that the remaining segments will be ready at a later date. taken. I No formal action was The meeting was then adjourned and followed by the 1983 Budget Meeting. iL.&&Ud4L City Clerk p. m m a MINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL AUGUST 30, 1982 7:OO P.M. Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor Courtney. Pursuant to due notice given, Council met in the Manager's Conference Room of the Edina City Hall to consider the adoption of the 1983 City of Edina Budget. Mr. Rosland presented the proposed 1983 Budget, explaining that this budget reflects an increase over last year's over-all budget of 12.6% and a 9.1% increase over the 1982 budget after the mid-year cuts were made. that the budget does not reflect any definite wage recommendations but that he thought an over-all increase of 6.57% would be reasonable, with higher increases being given to the lower paid employees, but clarified that he had not heard anything as yet from the unions. Mr. Rosland advised that he hopes to maintain current service levels and complimented the staff on their coopera- tion this past year, emphasizing that he:be given flexibility to keep a moti- vated staff. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 following general review of Central Services for City Hall and the Public Works Building, and will be continued at 4:OO p.m. on September 13, 1982. He advised MINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY &ILL SEPTEMBER 13, 1982 4:OO P.M. Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Courtney. Council reviewed areas of Administration, Planning, Finance, Elections, Assessing, Legal and Court Services, Police and Fire Protection and Civil Defense. There was general discussion on insurance. Mr. Rosland explained short term goals for possible appointment of a Zoning Administrator. Bredesen suggested that part time consultants be considered, rather than adding to staff responsibilities. them within the next few years with a request for new voting equipment. Member Richards suggested the appointment of a Blue Ribbon Committee to study the pos- sible use of a computer for the office. Note was made that Member Richards is studying the possible retention of a new Prosecuting Attorney. increase in the cost of Police uniforms and other items was noted, along with the cost of the new 911 Program. Member Mr. Rosland advised Council that he may be coming to The steady No formal action was taken. The meeting was declared adjourned at 6:20 p.m. and continued until September 22, 1982, at 7:OO p.m. /I ..