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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT
WARREN HYDE CLUBHOUSE, BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
ON DECEMBER 26,1996 AT 5:OO P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Maetzold, Smith and Mayor Richards.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED RENAMING NORMANDALE GOLF COURSE FREDERICK S.
RICHARDS GOLF COURSE Mayor Pro Tem Kelly read the proposed resolution and entertained a
motion for adoption. Member Smith moved adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Frederick S. Richards served on the Edina Park Board from February 1970
until February 1974, and during his tenure on the Board, chaired the Board; and
WHEREAS, Frederick S. Richards served the Edina community on the City Council for
twenty-one years, first as a Council Member beginning in 1975 through 1988 when he was
elected Mayor of Edina and then as Mayor from 1989 through 1996; and
WHEREAS, Frederick S. Richards also served Edina as a member of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority from 1975 until 1996; and
WHEREAS, Frederick S. Richards has been a champion of Edina’s park system during his
tenure, leaving a legacy to all Edina citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Park Board unanimously recommends that Normandale Golf Course
be renamed the Frederick S. Richards Golf Course.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Edina City Council that the name of the
Normandale Golf Course be changed to the Frederick S. Richards Golf Course effective this
date.
Member Maetzold seconded the motion.
1 RESOLUTION
Passed and adopted by the Edina City Council this 26th day of December, 1996.
Ayes: Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Abstaining: Richards
Motion carried.
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1997 CITY BUDGET AND TAX LEVY ADOPTED Mayor Richards commented he believed the
proposed 1997 City Budget totaling $1 7,079,679 and reflecting an increase of 3.49% in expenditures,
a 3 percent salary increase and an increase of $20 per month additional employee benefits is a
reasonable and affordable budget.
Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved adoption:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF EDINA
FOR THE YEAR 1997, AND ESTABLISHING TAX LEVY FOR
YEAR 1997 PAYABLE IN 1997
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. The Budget for the City of Edina for the calendar year 1997 is hereby adopted as
after this set forth, and funds are hereby appropriated therefor.
GENERAL FUND
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor and Council $ 65,214
Administration 702,638
Planning 264,246
Finance 41 5,004
Election 42,676
Assessing 436,384
Legal and Court Services 365.000
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 2,291 ,I 62
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PUBLIC WORKS
Administration $ 141,808
Engineering 541,209
Highways 3.370.451
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $4,053,468
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Police 4,719,549
Civilian Defense 36,755
Animal Control 65,113
Fire 2,714,885
Public Health 379,680
Inspections 401 SI 9
TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS $8,317,501
AND PROPERTY
PARK DEPARTMENT
Administration $503,599
Recreation 4 37,045
Maintenance 1.485.639
TOTAL PARK DEPARTMENT $2,126,283
NON-DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES Contingencies 70,000
Special Assessments on City Property 29,000
Fire Debt Service 88,000
Commissions and Special Projects 104.265
TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL $291,265
EXPENDITURES
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TOTAL GENERAL FUND $1 7,079,679
Section 2. Estimated receipts other than the General Tax Levy are hereby proposed as
hereinafter set forth: GENERAL FUND
HACA $932,635
Other Taxes (240,000)
Licenses and Permits 1,008,500
Municipal Court Fines 395,000
Department Service Charges 1,435,700
Other 80,500
Transfer from Liquor Fund 400,000
Income on Investments 15,000
Aid - Other Agencies 261 ,I 00
Police Aid 260.000
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $4,548,435
Section 3. That there is proposed to be levied upon all taxable real and personal property in
the City of Edina a tax rate sufficient to produce the amounts hereinafter set forth:
Adopted this 26th day of December, 1996
FOR GENERAL FUND $12,531,244
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Member Smith seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, Maetzold, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
1996 YEAR END BUDGET FORECAST PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED Manager Rosland
explained details of the year end projects for the City’s General Fund revenues and expenditures.
An increase in undesignated reserves of $302,000 is anticipated for 1996. A summary of the major
categories was presented as follows:
Revenues:
Property Taxes
Licenses & Permits
Fees & Charges
Other Revenues
Intergovernmental Aid
Total Revenues
Total Expenditures
Total Central Services
Less: Equipment Replace Reserve
Less: Reserve for City Hall
1996
Estimated
$1 1,686,236
1,398,200
I ,816,750
521,000
1.51 3.344
16.935.530
16,020,957
5.052.662
(1 00.000)
(250.000)
1996
Budget
$1 1,863,440
975,000
1,746,250
495,500
I .424.100
16.504.290
16,504,290
4.790.028
Balance
$(I 77,204)
423,200
70,500
25,500
89.244
431.240
483.333
1262,6341
Net Increase to Surplus !$ 301,939
Estimated Surplus Dec. 31, 1996 $1,706,645
The increase is because revenues for Buildings Permits, Ambulance Fees and Municipal Court Fines
exceeded budgeted revenues by approximately $520,000. Staff noted that $325,000 was budgeted
for property tax abatements, however, the Southdale payment brought the total abatements closer
to $500,000, leaving a shortfall of approximately $1 77,204 in the property tax revenue. In addition,
the expenditures are expected to be approximately $220,000 under budget. Major expenditure areas
including the following: Public Works under by $195,000 because they charged labor to other areas
including enterprise funds and the bond issue projects; Police Department under by $1 80,000 two
thirds of which are attributable to turnover in personnel and one third related to equipment funds
being reserved for future year expenditures; Fire Department over by approximately $64,000
because overtime exceeded the budget by approximately $80,000; and finally the Central Services
General over budget by approximately $200,000 due to pending insurance claims.
The Council briefly discussed the forecast, noting the City has achieved the desired approximate
10% budget surplus, that the snow removal budget should be adequate even with the numerous
snowfalls, and an explanation of the School District billing for election administration. Council directed
staff to pursue a triple A bond rating now that the City has achieved its desired surplus.
Member Smith moved acceptance of the 1996 Year End Budget Forecast as presented,
seconded by Member Kelly.
Ayes: Kelk, Maetzold, Smith, Richards
Motion carried
CLAIMS PAID. Member Kelly moved to approve payment of the following claims as shown in I
detail on the Check Register dated December 19,1996, General Fund $139,253.99; C.D.B.G.
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$3,755.00; Communications $177.01; Working Capital $30,920.35; Art Center $2,355.64;
Swimming Pool Fund $40.00; Golf Course Fund $44,282.91; Ice Arena Fund $523.17;
EdinboroughlCentennial Lakes $4,951.03; Utility Fund $13,079.70; Storm Sewer Utility Fund
$1,842.90; Recycling Program $39,966.57; Liquor Dispensary Fund $89,380.62; Park Bond
Fund $1 08,923.95; TOTAL $479,452.84. Motion seconded by Member Maetzold.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, Maetzold, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards adjourned the meeting at
536 P.M.
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