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COUNCIL/MAYOR WORKSHOP MINUTES
December 14 , 1983
Those in attendance included Councilmembers, Wisner , Larson,
Colburn, Rurle , Craig , and Hitchcock, Councilmember-elect Burns,
Mayor Roegner and Deputy Finance Director , Arlene Mempa.
There was a general discussion on the appropriate level for the
beginning cash balance and discussion centered upon figures from
$600,000 up to $1. 2 million. THere was also a general discussion
on the pcoposed new program improvements of approximately
$250 ,000 and what administrative reductions might be necessary to
accomplish a higher level of beginning cash balance. Mayor
Roegner provided charts showing the impacts on the administrative
operations for the varying levels of beginning cash balances.
Additionally, the Council had requested, and information was pro-
vided with regard to the administrative impacts of reducing the
sales tax to 7. 8 percent and raising the utility tax.
Councilmen Craig , Colburn, Kurle, and Hitchcock indicated their
preference for 7. 8 percent sales tax and increasing the utility
tax. Councilman Craig presented a chart showing a recommended
$1.1 million beginning cash balance. After discussion, he indi-
cated that he would feel comfortable with $1.0 million.
At the conclusion of the meeting , Councilman Craig outlined a
proposal of $920,000 beginning cash balance; 7. 9 percent sales
tax level; and 1. 0 percent utility tax increase.
Councilman Larson conntered with a position of $900 ,000 be9inning
cash balance; 8.0 percent sales tax level; and a 1. 0 percent uti-
lity tax increase.
The Mayor was requested to provide for the meeting on December
15, a comparison of administrative impact of the two proposals.
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