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lIlNUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MCETING OF T€lE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY EIBI;L
JULY 5, 1994 - 5:30 P.H.
ROLLCAIL Answering rollcall were Members Paulus, Smith and Mayor Richards.
Members Kelly and Rice arrived after rollcall.
Mayor Richards stated that the purpose of the special meeting was to receive
additional information and to continue the discussion on the proposed 1995 Budget
assumptions for the City.
REVISED 1995 BUDGET ASSUHPTIONS AND BDJUS!CKE"S PRESENTED
presented additional budget information on the following:
Manager Rosland
Payroll - A study on salaries compared 1994 rates and proposed 1995 rates from
approximately 15 cities with the proposed 2.50% increase in salaries for the City
of Edina. It was noted that contracts have not been settled with the fire union
or public works union.
Budget Scenario Revisions - Budget scenarios revised from those presented on June
20, 1994 were presented. Scenario #2 showed the net cost of: Housing Inspection
Program/Roofing Inspections, PSLO program and Crime Prevention Program. Scenario
#3 showed total expenditure and revenues for: Housing Inspection Program/Roofing
Inspections, PSLO program and Crime Prevention Program and included new staff
recommendations for an increase in expenditures under 4%. The proposed new line
items under revenue adjustments included:
Field & Ice Fee $8 , 000
Southdale Police 5 , 000
Athletic Associations Adm. Fee 6 , 000
NSP Franchise Fee (3%) to fund Capital Budget
Emulover Benefits Contributions - A comparison of employer benefits contributions
of cities belonging to LOGIS and those cities not belonging was presented. In
addition, a ten year premium/city contribution tabulation for the three health
plans offered was shown together with a chart showing single and dependent
coverage.
Council Comments/Action
The Council discussed and raised questions concerning deferred equipment
replacement, contractual services, tax abatements, and commercial real estate tax
rates.
costs and specific departmental requests.
Staff was asked to provide additional information on health insurance
Following further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council Members that
staff be directed to prepare a preliminary 1995 budget reflecting an increase in
expenditures in the range of 3.5% to 4.0%.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 P.M. with no formal action taken.