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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 27, 2015 8 <br /> <br />Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained that the income limits were <br />set by State Statute. She reviewed the statute with the Council. <br /> <br />The amended motion carried (5-0). <br /> <br />8. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Budget Parameters <br /> <br />Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that City staff was beginning <br />the process of developing a Preliminary 2016 Budget. She indicated that staff needs general <br />direction and guidance from the Council with regard to the budget for the coming year. She noted <br />that as of this time, the City is not under levy limits for 2016. She requested feedback from the <br />Council as staff begins to prepare the 2016 budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the City’s use of interns. She stated that the <br />engineering intern should be done at the end of 2015. She questioned if staff would be able to <br />meet the budget deadlines with City Administrator Klaers adjusting his hours this summer. <br /> <br />Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained that staff had built extra <br />time into the schedule for that purpose. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant agreed that he did not want to see interns in the 2016 budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung asked if the Council had any concerns with the fire budget that he <br />should be bringing to the Fire Board prior to addressing the 2016 budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated that she did not believe that the Fire Relief needed another <br />increase in 2016. She questioned when the department would be 24/7. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung anticipated that this would occur in 2016. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden did not believe there was a full-time need for a technological person for <br />the fire department. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant discussed the percentage of the budget that was necessary for police and fire <br />coverage on an annual basis. He encouraged the City to keep a tight control over increased <br />expenditures in these areas. <br /> <br />MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to <br />approve the Budget Calendar as presented by staff . The motion carried (5- <br />0). <br /> <br />9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br />