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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19820913_specialp. 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 ..