HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.d. Minutes of August 23, 2005 City Council Budget Work SessionROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
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AUGUST 23, 2004
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council Work Session was held on
Monday, August 23, 2004 at 7:16 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Droste and Council Members Riley, Strayton, DeBettignies, and Shoe - Corrigan
were present. Also in attendance were City Administrator Verbrugge, Assistant
Administrator Weitzel, Public Works Superintendent Cook, Police Chief Kalstabakken,
Park and Recreation Director Schultz, Finance Director May, and City Engineer Brotzler.
DISCUSSIONS
2005 Preliminary Budget Discussion
City Administrator Verbrugge continued the 2005 budget discussion and distributed
additional information regarding the budgeting process. These items included a listing of
budget assumptions; population estimates and staffing levels with comparisons from
surrounding communities; street mileage for both private and public streets; and an
updated budget. Mr. Verbrugge indicated that he was informed by the City Clerk of a
mandate to have all touch voting machines in place by 2005 for voting in 2006. The
2005 budget will be adjusted by an additional $34,000 for the purchase of the voting
machines.
General discussion continued regarding the Operating Budget, the CIP Funds, and the
total preliminary levy. Council members discussed the large increase in the street CIP
fund. City Engineer Brotzler responded that the increase in the number is to provide for
long term planning. Future years should not show such a significant change or increase.
Finance Director May indicated the proposed preliminary levy increase is 8.06 %. The
preliminary levy agenda item is scheduled for Council approval at the September 7, 2004
regular meeting. The preliminary levy needs to be sent to the County in September; and
a public hearing is tentatively scheduled for December 6, 2004 for the truth -in- taxation
meeting requirement.
Mayor Droste expressed the desire to be more proactive for the 2006 budget process; thus
giving staff more time for preparation and review.
UPDATES
City Engineer Brotzler apprised the Council of the intent to submit feasibility reports this
fall for anticipated projects scheduled for the spring of 2005. Mr. Brotzler expressed the
desire to have everything in place to start projects as soon as possible.
Council Member Riley informed the Staff of citizen complaints regarding tree removal
from their properties located along the east side of Diamond Path and south of 156
Street. City Engineer Brotzler stated that Xcel Energy has been removing trees that are
located in a 50 foot easement area in the rear area of these lots. Residents have been
informed that Xcel is operating within its legal rights for the easement area.
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AUGUST 23, 2004
The regular City Council Work Session was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Maryann Stoffel
Recording Secretary
The City Council's Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2004 -33.
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