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OF TEE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HBLL
I AUGUST 25, 1994 - 5:OO P.M.
ROLLCAIL Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Rice, Smith and Mayor Richards.
Member Paulus arrived at 5:19 P.M.
Mayor Richards stated that the purpose of the special meeting was to continue the
public hearing process on the preliminary 1995 Budget in order to certify the
City's proposed tax levy for 1995 to the County Auditor. He said the meeting
would focus on completing review of the remaining budget sections not covered
previously.
Mayor Richards then called for public comment on the proposed 1995 Budget.
comment or suggestions were heard.
No
Review of Proposed 1995 Budget
The Council continued its review of the proposed 1995 Budget as follows:
Public Works - Administration, Engineering, Supervision, Street Department,
Street Maintenance, Street Lighting, Traffic & Street Name Signs, Traffic
Control, Bridges/Guard Rails, Retaining Wall Maintenance, and Sidewalks, Ramps &
Parking Lots. Engineer Hoffman presented an analysis of various line item
changes and adjustments in these areas.
a slight gain in ongoing street maintenance.
presented on September 7, 1994 concerning areas of deferred maintenance and
related estimated costs. Public Safetv - Police Protection, Civilian Defense,
Animal Control, Fire Protection, Public Health, and Inspections. Discussion
covered impact of the federal crime bill if passed, police response to emergency
calls, crime rate, drug enforcement, costs for animal control and false alarms,
police clerical staffing, emergency medical service response, increased EMS
demands/overtime, impact of false fire alarms, and costs of investigating housing
complaints and nuisance complaints on private properties.
Administration, Recreation, Park Maintenance. The special assessment program for
boulevard tree removal and fees for playground programs was discussed. On behalf
of the park maintenance staff, Director Keprios asked Council to consider
reinstating the two positions lost because of budget constraints in 1990 and
1991; related cost $80,000 including benefits. Director Keprios was asked to
provide information on what park maintenance is being deferred.
He said the public works budget reflects
Council asked that information be
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Park & Recreation -
Following conclusion of the comprehensive review of the 1995 Budget, Mayor
Richards suggested that the Council Members come to the September 7, 1994,
regular meeting prepared to discuss any proposed expenditures on the preliminary
1995 Budget totaling $15,654,928 so that action can be taken to certify the
maximum budget amount and proposed tax levy for 1995.
The Council asked staff to provide an analysis of health benefits and a list af
additional department budgetary requests that are not included in the proposed
1995 Budget prior to the meeting of September 7, 1994.
Mayor Richards declared the meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.