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I I. I I I I I I I I- I I I I I I I I. I 3-a .' 3 1996 BUDGET Lake Johanna Fire Denartment Don Szurek from the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department presented the Departments five (5) year capital plan. Members of the Council expressed concern about some of the figures on the proposed plan. There are some issues that have to be worked out on the proposed Five Year Plan. Law Enforcement Contract City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger stated there is a proposed 4.55% increase for Arden Hills. Staff expects this to be reduced further as budget discussions are held with Ramsey County. It was determined that the three main areas responsible for bringing up the budget are: l. COPS AHEAD Program 2. Increase price in squad cars 3. Training increases Mayor Probst asked if Council was comfortable with the proposed budget from the Ramsey County Sheriff Department. The City Council directed staff to continue to pursue cuts, but accepted the 4.55% figure as a starting point. General Budget Discussion Issues Mayor Probst stated that if there are any problems with any of the budget issues they will be discussed at the July 31, 1995 Council meeting. Staff presented a number of potential changes in the upcoming budget. Once a formal budget is prepared these items will be addressed in more depth. ADMlNISTRATORlDEPARTMENT HEAD COMMENTS City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger stated that there is someone else interested in the Binger\McFarJane Properties and that the Council would be hearing about these contacts at a later date. Parks & Recreation Director, Cindy Walsh referenced a memo regarding the former Sheehy properties. The residents want to keep the tennis courts and have proposed paying for upkeep if the City would maintain the court.