HomeMy WebLinkAbout19870915_special16 MINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 15, 1987
4:30 P.M.
Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney.
HEARING CONTINUED ON 1988 CITY BUDGET.
budget items would be discussed at this meeting: 1) Flood situation, 2) Recycling,
3) Capital Budget and 4) Personnel/Comparable Worth.
Manager Rosland said that the following
Flood Situation - The Engineering Department is reviewing the areas who had major
flooding problems following the July 23 rainstorm to determine if things can be
done "engineering-wise" to improve those areas.
assessment process in the past for any public improvements.
attach to the utility fund certain amounts of money on an annual basis to provide
for upgrading the storm sewer system where needed.
Recycling - Janet Chandler, Recycling Coordinator, responded to two questions that
had been raised by the Council. #1 - What would happen if Hennepin County set up
a recycling program in the City of Edina and charged those costs back to the City?
In talking with Hennepin County they said they no official policy has been set up
to cover thatpossibility. The county would come in and design the program and
charge the costs back and the City could apply for funding as we are doing now.
#2 - Whether or not a recycling pick-up program could pay for itself. . It probably
could not according to a Citizen's League Report on the economics of recycling.
Capital Budget - Manager Rosland reviewed the Capital Budget by line item,
pointing out basic key changes in the 8-year Plan and noting items that are
deferred to later years.
City Hall.
would maintain the infrastructure in sound condition in keeping with the City's
Mission Statement.
discussed were the CityIs water supply needs, the Pavilion's ice-making system,
and special equipment needs.
Personnel/Comparable Worth - The 1988 Budget proposes a 4% cost of living increase
in salaries. Ceil Smith, Assistant to Manager, presented a report on the City's
Comparable Worth Study covering background, the study, analysis of study data and
recommendation. The recommendation would require an adjustment of $217,000 to be
phased in over a three year period.
proposed.
in the study.
Also presented and reviewed were budget allocations for Central Services. Manager
Rosland explained that all expenditures for these services are lumped together and
then allocated back to departments.
Projected revenues totaling $11,957,806 for 1988 were presented consisting of
taxes (real and personal property), licenses and permits, fees and charges, and
intergovernmental aid. Changes identified were increases in municipal court
fines, insurance dividends, registration fees - swimming and activities, services - HRA and a decrease in contribution from liquor fund.
I The City has followed the
It is proposed to
He stressed the importance of the proposed addition to
The question was raised as to whether the Capital Budget as'presented
Manager Rosland responded that it would within reason. Also
b
I
f
For 1988 an adjustment of $67,000 is
The goal is to bring all positions within the 10% corridor identified
Review of proposed budget requests for Mayor and Council concluded the meeting. .
The 1988 Budget hearing was continued to September 17, 1987 at 4:30 p.m.
formal action was taken.
No .
Adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
-%&%WL
City Clerk