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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
BUDGET REVIEW MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 1987
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
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M I NUT E S
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rascop called the meeting of September 9, 1987 to order at 7:34
p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the proposed 1988 City budget.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rascop, Councilmembers Gagne, Brancel and Stover
(Haugen absent).
Staff Administrator Vogt, Finance Director Beck, Planner
Nielsen, Public Works Director Zdrazil, Clerk Kennelly
and Financial Advisory Member John Bridge.
BUDGET REVIEW
The proposed budget has been reviewed by Rascop and Stover with Vogt
and Beck.
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Administrator Vogt began the presentation of the budget by reading
the opening letter. He reviewed the revenue sources and explained
the 3% levy limitation imposed for all cities. No funds were
budgeted to be added to the Working Capital Fund due to the increase
in this fund in 1986 to approximately $500,000.00. There has been
$30,000.00 incorporated into the budget for all salary and benefit
increases. This amount will be distributed throught out the year.
He listed other major expenses proposed, such as, election equipment,
city hall expansion and telephone system building inspection
services, additional Public Works employee and street repairs.
The current budget proposed represents a 8.3% total increase. Bridge
commented that Shorewood has the third highest mill rate in Hennepin
County in 1987 but that he felt the budget did not have any excessive
spending in any of the areas.
Council discussed hiring a
contractual. Stover clarified
budget.
new Public
the current
Works person versus
salaries shown in the
The Council then reviewed each departments proposed expenditures.
The police department budget has increased 2.6% due to 6 months of
added building rent for a new building. The fire department is
purposing an increase to hire a full-time fire inspector. Glen
Johnston explained the need for the Fire Marshall. The added expense
would be for a $22,000.00 salary plus benefits. Vogt pointed out
items in each department and answered any questions the Council has
on these items. The Council felt that the budget as proposed was a
responsible budget. The Public Hearing to adopt this budget will be
held at 8:00 p.m., September 28, 1987.
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BUDGET REVIEW MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 1987
PAGE TWO
. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Disaster Area Funds
Vogt stated that diaster relief reimbursement funds will be
received;
$9770.00
$1303.00
$1900.00
Federal
Local Government Aid
State
Audio System Purchase
Administrator Vogt has obtained a bid for speakers and microphones
for the Council Chambers. He will be returning to the regular
meeting for a budget amendment for the purchase of this $3,300.00
expenditure.
MAYORS REPORT
Sewer and Water
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A presentation will be given at the September 28, 1987 Council
Meeting on jetting and televising the sewer lines for infiltration.
The sewer and water budget will be discussed at a later meeting.
Budget Thanks
Rascop thanked the staff and Mr. Bridge for the good work done on
this budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Gagne moved, seconded
Meeting of September
unanimously - 4 ayes.
by Brancel,
9, 1987
to adjourn
at 9:43 p.m.
the Budget Review
Motion carried
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
RoE~scH.I~I
Sandra L. Kennelly
City Clerk
SLK/slq
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