HomeMy WebLinkAbout19880915_specialMINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 15, 1988
4:30 P.M.
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Answering rollcall were Members Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney.
entered the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Member Kelly
HEARING CONTINUED ON 1989 BUDGET.
meeting on September 9, 1988 the Council had raised questions regarding proposed
staff additions and that additional information would be presented in response.
Chief Ted Paulfranz said that the parttime clerk for the Fire Department would be
handling the EMS billings. He explained how this additional help would improve
the collection process, noting that no benefits would be paid for this parttime
clerk.
Rosland explained that the proposed figure of $28,800 for Council payroll includes
an additional $100/month for Council Members and $150/month for the Mayor as
agreed previously.
Education was to include sending an elected official to the National League of
Cities Conference. Administration - Regarding Dues & Subscriptions, it was
pointed out that the LMC dues will increase by 6%, with the dues for AMM and MLC
increasing by 4%. Planninq - Member Kelly asked if there is adequate staffing in
the Planning Department because of the Centennial Lakes Project. Manager Rosland
indicated that it was adequate and said that all departments work up to their
maximum capacity.
performance of data processing by LOGIS.
was improving and that LOGIS is now doing long range planning in an effort to
better their performance. As to the increase for data processing services,
Finance Director Wallin said this was due to LOGIS's changing their billing
system.
considering the low voter turnout but that there was very positive reaction to the
new voting system.
services could be reduced by $4,000.
why the prosecuting services show a decrease.
response to the Council's concerns regarding legal fees, the prosecutor's office
has been asked to review their fee structure and that staff felt the $125,000
budgeted for 1989 will be adequate based on past history. Street Maintenance -
Member Richards asked if the City is keeping up with maintenance of the City's
streets on an orderly basis. Engineer Hoffman explained that the City is on a
plan of 10 years for seal coating and that staff is working on a pavement analysis
of all streets over the next two years as to costs and effectiveness of doing
different types of maintenance. Sidewalks - Ramps - Parking Lots - The issue of
assessment of maintenance costs for the ramps at 50th/France was mentioned.
was pointed out that the annual assessment to the 50th/France commercial area for
cleaning and minor repairs would be on the Council Agenda of October 3, 1988 and
that it may be the appropriate time to bring up the issue.
Member Richards asked what the proposed $28,000 Uniform Allowance covered.
Swanson said that uniforms and equipment is purchased from this allowance for both
the officers and the CSOs. In 1989 the Department is looking at the start of
conversion to a different form of semi-automatic firearm. Park &
Recreation/Administration - Member Kelly questioned the increase in the
professional services line item.
proposed for 1989 included the contracted employee for the Adaptive Recreational
Program administered with the City of Richfield.
above and beyond expectations.
the relocation of the Senior Center are included in the Budget. Director Kojetin
said that it is not reflected in the Park & Recreation Budget.
committee had looked at Vernon Terrace as a possible location but has been turned
down. They are now looking at the Edina Community Center as a possibility; two
other vacant buildings are also being considered.
the 1989 Budget should include an amount for rental fees for the Senior Center
when it is relocated.
square footage of the Center and the approximate $5.00/square foot rental at the
Community Center that an amount of approximately $50,000 would be the best
estimate for rental of space. Member Richards said that, hopefully, the research
committee could bring back a proposal by the October 3rd meeting.
Recreation General - Member Kelly asked if the Park & Recreation Budget reflects
any of the recommendations made by the Park & Recreation Task Force.
Kojetin explained that the Task Force's findings have been addressed by the
request for the park janitor and an increase for personal services under Litter
Removal. As to upgrading of playground equipment, he said that is reflected in
the budget. Bob Christianson, Chair of the Edina Park Board, said that, with
respect to the proposed fee and charges for the Park & Recreation Department, the
Board was reticent to adopt the fees recommended by staff in two areas.
the Board proposed that the Arena season tickets for resident family be increased
to $55.00 instead of $60.00 and that the resident individual be increased to
$35.00 instead of $40.00. Second, that the Pool season tickets for resident
family be increased to $46.00 instead of $48.00 and that the resident individual
be increased to $30.00 instead of $31.00.
information regarding the $35,000 line item under Public Works Building for
Building Ventilation.
Manager Rosland recalled that at the budget
The following budget areas were discussed: Mavor and Council - Manager
Member Turner noted that the budgeted amount for Continuing
Finance - Member Turner asked if staff was satisfied with the
Manager Rosland said their performance
Election - It was noted that the Primary Election was very expensive
City Clerk Daehn mentioned that the budget for professional
Legal & Court Services - Member Kelly asked
Manager Rosland indicated that, in
It
Police Protection -
Chief
Director Kojetin explained that the $33,000
He added that the Program is
Senior Center - Member Kelly asked where costs for
The research
Member Kelly said she felt that
Manager Rosland said that based on the present 10,000
Park &
Director
First,
Capital Plan - Member Turner asked for
Engineer Hoffman explained that the air movement in the
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mechanics' area has not been adequate. The budgeted amount would provide for a
new roof area above the mechanics' area. Engineer Hoffman also pointed out that
the Centennial Lakes Project has impacted the Streets & Alleys line items under
new construction. He also mentioned that the schedule for Sidewalks & Paths has
been restructured for 1989.
Park.
can be taken this fall with the actual work starting in the spring of 1989.
Member Kelly asked when the upgrading of Valley View Road adjacent to Southdale
will be done which concern was raised by residents on Southdale Road during the
hearing on the Southdale Expansion project.
reconstruction is scheduled for 1990/91 and that those residents are aware that it
will be done within the next two-year period.
Following the discussion on the various 1989 Budget items, the Council Members -
asked Manager Rosland to bring back additional information on the questions raised
and agreed that the formal adoption of the 1989 Budget should be placed on the
October 3, 1988 Agenda. No formal action was taken. Meeting was adjourned at
5:55 p.m.
Member Turner asked for information on Van Valkenburg
Director Kojetin said that it is hoped that plans can be completed and bids
Engineer Hoffman said that
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