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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 27, 1982 Page Four ~ In further discussion, it was noted thai the lot is substandard in width (75' wide) and the existing house is sited 5' from the side property line; there is an existing front setback inconsistency across the street. Miller defined the situation as "unique"; noted that neighbor input (while not votes) reflect the impact which is apparently not considered to be negative. Miller sug- gested that Council may wish to consider some degree of variation from the prevailing setback, for visual interest. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) Campaign Silins Mulcahy queried the 4 square foot maximum size requirement for ... campaign signs; questioned whether communities can limit the size. Miller explained that the sign ordinance subcommittee didn't want to allow campaign signs at all; the size was decided by the com- mittee, as well. as the limit of three signs on one property. McAllister said she prefers "no signs" in Arden Hills; feels the four sq. foot maximum size is reasonable. Proposed Uses of Federal Revenue Sharinll Funds Public HearinR Mayor Woodburn opened the Public Hearing at 8:32 p.m. A transparency of the published suggested uses of the $33,000 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds was displayed, and the Finance Com- mittee recommended changes, which were to decrease Park Auto- motive Equipment from $8,000 to $5,000, and to increase Mainten- ance of Public Works Building from $2000 to $5000. After determining that there were no comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was closed. Johnson moved, seconded uses of $33,000 Federal the Finance Committee. by McAllister, that Council approve the Revenue Sharing Funds as recommended by Motion carried unanimously (5-0). 1983 Budget - Finance Committee Recommendatio~.s Finance Committee Chairman James Strauss reported the uniqueness of the original budget which, for the first time exceeded one million dollars and also contains a deficit to be resolved. Strauss said the three sources available to the committee were to: 1. Increase Revenues 2. Use Reserves 3. Reduce expenditures Noted that the committee is reluctsnt to use reserves, which is considered a dangerous practice; also noted that Ceneral Fund Reserves are less than some years ago. Council was referred to a Summary of Ceneral Fund Expenditures md to the Finance Committeea recommended changes. Strausa ex- plained that the committees were very cooperative in light of the ... deficit encountered, and the reductiona recommended are those recommended by the affected committees. Strauss noted that the 1983 Budget as recommended will result in an e~timated mill rate of 7.698 mills. In discussion, a list of 5+ priorities was requested, ahould Council have to cut more, or if we have more income where could it best be used. Net Effect on Tsx Levy if Youth Service Bureau is Funded. It was noted that the Finance Committee recommends funding the Youth Service Bureau, if it csn be handled outside the levy limit. A transparency was reviewed showing the proposed revised levy if Youth Service Bureau is funded, totalling $651,762, resulting in an estimated mill rate of 7.773 mills. -4-