HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.c. Minutes of October 13, 1992 Special Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 1992
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the City
Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, October 13,
1992, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Staats, Willcox, Klassen
and Wippermann present. City Administrator Jilk, City Attorney Miles and
all of city staff were also present.
The purpose of the special meeting was to authorize bond issues and discuss
City salary and budget information.
Finance Director Jeff May presented information on the 1992C, 1992D and
1992E Bond Issues. These bonds are for the portion of the National Guard
Armory upgrades to the banquet facility and the theatre that were approved
by referendum in February of 1991. Bids will be opened Tuesday, October
27, 1992 at 11:00 a.m. for presentation to City Council that evening at
8:00 p.m. The transfer of funds is recommended to buydown the bond and
enable the City to incur less debt.
MOTION by McMenomy to authorize the transfer of funds for the buydown of
the Port Authority issue, Series 1992E, from the Paid -Up Debt Service Bond
Fund the amount of $36,310 and from the CIP Fund the amount of $200,000.
Second by Willcox. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy.
Nays: 0.
MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATED SALE OF $1,080,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION COMMUNITY CENTER BONDS,
SERIES 1992C. Second by Klassen.- Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann,
McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0.
Director May noted that Bond Series 1992D will be used for four city
projects, O'Leary's Hills 5th Addition, #232; Section 31 Trunk Sanitary
Sewer Improvements, #233; Shannon Hills 4th Addition, #234; and the
National Guard Armory Water Improvements, #237.
MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATED SALE OF $1,470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES
1992D. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats,
Klassen. Nays 0.
Mayor McMenomy said Council requested more facts on city staff salaries,
discussing a wage freeze possibility. Citizens raised some concerns
through a Taxpayer's for a Responsible Budget Committee about the budget,
inconsistencies, and high salary raises.
Mr. Donald Sinnwell introduced the Taxpayer's for a Responsible Budget
(TRB) Committee as a professional group of citizens concerned that city
funds could be more wisely spent.
ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEINGS
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 1992
Marge Ryan, a member of TRB, noted that all citizens have a responsibility
for involvement, contribution, scrutiny and responsibility to the City
regarding the budget. The budget should be more readable so that City
Council and citizens can understand, compare and make educated judgments.
Discussion followed regarding staff position salaries and benefits.
One city employee expressed her opinion, urging TRB to get accurate figures
and told the council to have faith in city staff.
Mayor McMenomy indicated that the citizens deserve a budget that is easily
understood and since the employment policy is five years old, a review is
in order. The Mayor emphasized that we need to work together, with better
communication, trying to be financially responsible and go from there.
Administrator Jilk requested that council consider a presentation by
Professor Paul Light who is a member of a national committee that has
studied for two years the plight of cities in the United States. Council
agreed.
TRB presented a list of questions that Administrator Jilk agreed to answer
by October 23, 1992. A Special Meeting was called for October 27, at 8:00
p.m. to continue discussion on the budget and salaries.
MOTION by Mayor McMenomy to adjourn. Second by Willcox. The meeting was
adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Stephan Jilk, City Administrator