HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-11-1986 Special COUNCIL WORRSHOP MINUTSS ;
November 11, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m.
Those in attendance included: Councilmembers Brothers, Burns,
Rurle, Larson, Walters, Whittall, and Wisner; Mayor Roegner; Pat
Dugan, Finance Director; Bob Johnson, Fire Chief; Jake Evans,
Police Chief; Len Chapman, Parks and Recreation Director; and Frank
Cutrie, Public works Director.
Frank Currie presented the public works budget, Len Chapman pre-
sented the parks and recreation budget, Bob Johnson presented the
fire budget and Jake Evans presented the police budget.
At the conclusion of the presentations, Mayor Roegner asked the
Council if they wanted to adjourn the meeting and continue it to
November 12 or to raise any issues at this time and see how far
into the decision process the Council could get. A general
discussion followed about various Councilmembers' feelings about
the budget. After discussion, it was determined that while most
of the Councilmembers were reluctant to raise taxes, it was per-
ceived as necessary to ensure the City continues to provide
necessary services. There followed a discussion about what
taxing options were available to the City Council and how they
mi9ht be implemented.
Mayor Roegner was asked if additional money were available what
other City needs might be addressed. The Mayor indicated he
would like to see an additional $100,000 in the Cash Ending
Balance; that the southeast part of the City was one of the few
places no neighborhood park existed and it would be nice to at
least start on Cameron Park; that the City's insurance fund would
benefit from another $50,000.
After discussion, the City Council consensus was to approve the
Mayor 's budget recommendations, including approval of the tax
recoinmendations, approval of a .045 utility tax package, addition
of the items mentioned by the Mayor , addition of a $20,000
purchase for police firearms, and approximately $40,000 to start
the process of replacing fire equipment through the Maintenance
and Operations facility.
Staff will prepare the appropriate ordinances for the Council's
consideration at its November 17 meeting.
There being no further business, the workshop was adjourned at
approximately 8:50 p.m.
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