HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-15 Council Work Session 1 MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JUNE 15, 2010
5:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Housh, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. Absent at
rollcall was Member Bennett. Staff present included: Gordon Hughes, City Manager; John Wallin, Finance
Director; Eric Roggeman, Assistant Finance Director; Ceil Smith, Assistant to the City Manager; Cary
Teague, Director of Planning; John Keprios, Park and Recreation Director; Wayne Houle, City
Engineer/Director of Public Works; Sherry Engelmann, City Sanitarian; Marty Scheerer, Fire Chief; Dave
Nelson, Deputy Police Chief; Bob Wilson, City Assessor; and Debra Mangen, City Clerk.
Mayor Hovland stated the purpose of the meeting was to review the City's 2010 Operating Budget and
begin planning the City's 2011 Operating Budget.
Manager Hughes explained the work session would review the budget forecasting model used in past
years, the City's current year finances would be reviewed through April 30, 2010, and the Enterprise
Budgets' process would be discussed. He noted the meeting would be the first of the budget process that
would culminate in adoption of the 2011 Operating Budget in December. Mr. Hughes noted the levy
adopted in September would be the maximum levy allowed which could be reduced by Council action, but
could not be increased after September.
The Quarterly Financial Update, April 2010 Special Edition was reviewed relative to the revenues received
and expenditures to date. Staff explained that the largest revenue item, the City's tax revenues would not
be received until sometime in June. After that settlement has been received, the 2010 revenue year will
have a better estimate available. The expenditures were very similar to 2009 at the same time.
Assistant Finance Director Roggeman reviewed three potential budget scenarios. The first scenario would
continue to operate as per the 2010 model. The second scenario added back some of the budget items cut
in 2009 and 2010. The third scenario added back more items and included some new requests.
Mr. Hughes explained the City was in the final year of legislatively imposed levy limits. He added that the
League of Minnesota Cities had estimated the amount of the allowable increase would be 1.68% plus the
City's share of the PERA increase as required by statute. It was noted that there were certain special
levies outside of the limits. Staff noted that Center Point and Xcel had been informed the City may be
considering the establishment of franchise fees in accordance with the requirements of their franchise
ordinances. Council and staff briefly discussed franchises potential use.
Mr. Hughes explained enterprise business plans were developed and reviewed bi-annually with the
Council. He added that annual budgets were developed for each enterprise although those budgets were
not submitted with the General Fund Budget. Discussion ensued about possible changes to the
development of Business Plans and budgets for enterprises and including those as part of the Council's
approved overall budget
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland announced that the Budget Work
Session was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
It was noted that the Mayor and Council would receive a conference cal from Harry Brull, consultant
concerning the City Manager hiring process.
Respectfully submitted, —h 0
Debra A. en City Cl k
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, July 6, 2010.
ames B. Hovland, Mayor
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