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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1993
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
10:05 P.M.
MINUTES
CONVENE WORK SESSION
Mayor Brancel convened the work session at 10:05 p.m. Present were: Mayor Brancel;
Councilmembers Benson, Daugherty, Lewis and Stover; Administrator Hurm and Finance
Director Rolek.
A. Operating Budget
Hurm brought the Council's attention to the proposed 1994 General Fund Operating Budget
which includes objectives and cost indicators. He stated the Council must approve a
preliminary 1994 tax levy. and budget and set hearing dates at its September 13, 1993
meeting. He stated the budget proposed can be met with a 2.88% increase in expenditures
and a 1.89% increase in the levy. Hurm explained that the preliminary levy set at the
September 13 meeting will be the highest increase allowed, therefore the Council may wish
to set a slightly higher preliminary level to allow for flexibility in its detailed discussion of
. the budget over the next three months prior to the November hearing date.
Stover inquired whether defeat of the street assessment policy will result in a larger street
and road budget. Hurm stated a $10,000 increase is included in that budget for 1994.
Stover questioned the adequacy of the park and trail budget. She suggested the Council
consider setting a preliminary levy rate of 2.89%. Rolek stated that each 1 % reflects
$15,000.
Daugherty suggested the park budget be increased substantially and stated that park
development and improvements are of interest to various sports organizations. Benson
indicated improvements in park services could provide additional income to the City through
concessions and other user fees. Hurm explained the components of the proposed park
budget. Lewis suggested maintenance of the parks be put out for bids to achieve a
competitive price. Hurm noted maintenance of the park system must be managed carefully
to assure quality. Stover stated residents have a high level of interest in trails and trail
improvement vs. park development. The Park Commission may wish to re-consider it's
proposed development program.
Brancel requested clarification of the step increases shown in the budget. Rolek explained
those increases are for the current salary ranges and do not necessarily signify salary
increases.
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Following discussion, the Councilmembers agreed to set a 2.5% preliminary tax levy for
1994 and agreed to work to adjust the budget over the next 3 months to a zero increase in
the levy.
B. Adjourn Work Session
Benson moved, Stover seconded to adjourn the Work Session at 10:35 p.m.
Motion passed 5/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
Arlene H. Bergfalk, Recording Secretary
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