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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 9, 1992
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
8:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The work session was called to order by Mayor Brancel at 8 p.m. Present were: Mayor
Brancel; Councilmembers Daugherty, Gagne, Lewis and Stover and Finance Director Rolek.
Administrator Hurm was absent.
1. CONSIDER THE 1992 OPERATING BUDGET AND FIVE YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Rolek stated that at the August 1992 work session, the Council asked the staff to make
suggested reductions in the 1993 Budget to result in a 0 percent levy increase over 1992.
Rolek noted that a list of modifications has been prepared and discussed individually with
each Council member.
Rolek reviewed the enhanced budget format which includes each Department's mission
statement, revenue, expenses, service indicators, cost indicators and staffing requirements.
Rolek reviewed and discussed with the Council each category of the 1993 General Fund
Budget and responded to questions from the Councilmembers.
Rolek explained the sewer budget increase which is mainly due to the MWCC shifting
maintenance expense. Consensus of Council is to inform residents of the increase. It was
suggested that a method of information could be a sample bill/notice of what to expect, and
list the name, address and phone number of the people at MWCC to contact with queries.
Council asked Rolek to provide a draft for review and comment by Council at the next
meeting.
Rolek further asked the Council for direction on the how to handle the rate increase for
sewage treatment by MWCC. The concensus was to increase sewer rates sufficient to cover
the MWCC increase.
Rolek provided information to the Council on the two proposals for sewer and water
maintenance through Munitech and City of Excelsior. He stated that the Excelsior proposal
included cleaning of sewer lines according to a schedule, but the cost was about $45,000
higher than Munitech.
The line item for recycling was one of the areas that could be reduced if needed but should
consider if our service agent increases this would cover the needed funds.
Rolek outlined a proposed slight increase in water service of 5 cents per 1,000 gallons over
the minimum 10,000, which is about 3% increase. The average increase per customer is
approximately 75 cents per quarter.
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The Council generally accepted the Budget, which totals $2,356,503 and represents a 3.7
percent increase in levy over 1992, as presented. They noted that formal action will be taken
by the Council following the public hearing on the Budget which is scheduled for Monday,
November 30, 1992.
2. ADJOURN WORK SESSION
Gagne moved, Stover seconded to adjourn the work session at 10:10 p.rn.
Motion passed 5/0.
RESPECfFUlLY SUBMl'lTED,
Arlene H. Bergfalk
Recording Secretary
Northern Counties Secretarial Services
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