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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1983 Page Two " Hamline/Snelling Cross-over Johansen reported s minor erosion problem on Hamline Avenue resulting from the new construction; noted that water washes over the blacktop edge; will advise the State of the problem. Finance Committee Recommendations - 1984 Proposed Budget Council was referred to a transparency of the Summary of Finance Committee Recommendations 9-22-83, and to Finance Minutes of 9-22-83. Council reviewed the proposed budget in detail; concurred with the Business License fees as recommended by the Finance Committee, effective 1-1-84, with the exception of the mechanical ~musement devices fee which is to remain at $40/device, reducing the proposed General Fund Revenue by $1,040. . In discussion of proposed General Fund Expenditures, the purchase of a word processor vs. addressograph was discussed. Budget amount was left unchanged. It was noted that Council will consider going over budget on this item if a word processor is determined to be a wise investment. Whether the funding of the Youth use of tax money was discussed. to fund Y.S.B. for another year. Service Bureau is an appropriate No budget change was made; concurred Council concurred to authorize an expenditure of $200 for Municipal Caucus dues, increase the cost of truck #1 expenditure from $9000 to $30,000 and to decrease the transfer from General Fund to Fund 226 by $3,995, increasing the General Fund Expenditures to +$8,405. In discussion of Self-Sustaining Recreation Fund Council concurred to retain fee of $5.00/child. (no T-shirt) In Park Fund discussion, concern was expressed relative to possible over-build of tennis courts (4 in one year). After discussion, no change was made. Concern was expressed by Mulcahy relative to the proposal to levy to the limit allowed; feels City should levy for absolute needs, not for future anticipated expenditures. In discussion, the need to save for snticipated large expenditures (sewer interceptor, water tower, etc.) was expressed. It was noted that the building of a reserve actually results in a savings for the residents in interest rates. It was noted that by levying to the limit, and thus building up a reserve, the City is not spending, but saving for capital improve- ments (vs. deficit spending.) After discussion, it was suggested that as much of the levy as possible be placed in the Utility Funds, (suggested: $13,435 _ Water Utility and $100, 265 - Sewer Utility) Hicks moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council concur with the . Finance Committe's recommendations as outlined (9-22-83), with the changes made tonight, and adopt Resolution No. 83-49, APPROVING SUMS OF MONEY TO BE LEVIED FOR LEVY YEAR 1983 PAYABLE IN'1984, AND AMENDING THE LEVY ON 1972 IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 2 AND 1977 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS. Motion carried (Hicks, McAllister, Christiansen, Woodburn voting for the Motion) Mulcahy voting in opposition. (4-1)