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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES <br /> September 19,2005 2 <br />. districts, counties, and the private sector work together to provide youth services for children that <br /> are experiencing financial or social problems. <br /> Councilmember Grant suggested that Northwest Youth and Family Services breakdown their <br /> financial contributions on an aggregate level. It is important that residents realize the number of <br /> people that these programs effect. It would help to underscore the importance that these <br /> programs have on the community as a whole. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked why some cities do not contribute to Northwest Youth and Family <br /> Services. <br /> Kay Andrews said that some cities have different organizations in their areas that provide social <br /> programs. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked if the NYFS is attempting to sell its services to other communities. <br /> Kay Andrews stated that NYFS has attempted to partner with other communities but they have <br /> not been very responsive. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked if non residents of this area can participate in the programs <br />. provided by NYFS. <br /> Ms. Andrews said that non-residents can participate in the programs provided by Northwest <br /> Youth and Family Services but they are charged on a sliding scale or through their insurance <br /> companies. NYFS typically charges $50.00 per hour for counseling sessions. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski thanked Kay Andrews and Mary Sue Hanson for attending the work session. <br /> 2006 eitv Budl!et and eIP <br /> City Administrator Michelle Wolfe provided the City Council with an overview of the pending <br /> five year CIP program and an update on the Ramsey County shared dispatch services. Ms. <br /> Wolfe reported that the City has just received the PCI ratings. URS is compiling the information <br /> and will forward that information to City staff shortly. <br /> The proposed shared dispatch service with Ramsey County is moving forward. A compromise <br /> was proposed by the suburban communities requesting that the cost sharing for the dispatch <br /> services be divided in the following manner: <br /> . 60%-Residential Property Taxes; <br /> . 40% Residential Calls for Service in Each Community. <br /> Finance Director Murtuza Siddiqui provided the City Council with an outline of the proposed <br /> 2006 budget. The 2006 preliminary budget has projected expenditures of $7,946,742. This <br />. represents an overall reduction of 11 % from the adopted 2005 budget. At the September 12, <br /> 2005 City Council meeting, the City Council approved a 4% levy increase for the proposed 2006 <br /> budget. This translates into a $97,067 increase from the 2005 adopted budget. The preliminary <br /> 2 <br /> -- -------- <br />