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<br />Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 22, 1986
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<br />Self SustaininR Recreation
<br />Mayor Woodburn referred to page 3 of McNiesh's transmittal letter re transfer
<br />of funds in 1986 and 1987 from General Fund to Self Sustaining Recreation Fund.
<br />He noted the $2,800 increased in funds transferred, and suggested the Park
<br />Director submit a proposal for replenishing that amount, Woodburn suggested an
<br />increase in fees for programs.
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<br />Hicks thought the adult softball fees might be raised, as the teams are usually
<br />sponsored by local businesses. Peck said a cost analysis of this program
<br />prepared by Buckley indicated its fees more than covered costs.
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<br />Sather advised the adult softball fees were raised in 1984 and are currently
<br />higher than most surrounding communities.
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<br />Hansen explained that some programs are shared jointly with other cities. She
<br />did not feel Arden Hills residents should pay more for programs than
<br />neighboring cities.
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<br />Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council direct Parks Director Buckley to
<br />submit a proposal to increase fees for programs in 1987 which would increase
<br />total gross revenue in the Self Sustaining Recreation Fund by $2,800, Motion
<br />carried. (HiCks, Peck, Woodburn voting in favor; Hansen, Sather voting in
<br />oPposition) (3-2)
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<br />Park Fund - Capital Outlav Expenditures
<br />There was discussion re improvements at Cummings park for Hockey Rink, Lights
<br />and Shelter and the expenditures for grills at parks in the city. Sather noted
<br />that there were no skating facilities in the north area except at Wilson park
<br />in Shoreview, Woodburn said he would like to see more money used to develop
<br />trails.
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<br />Parks Maintenance - Replacement of Dump Truck and Tractor
<br />Council discussed the replacement of the 4 x 4 Dump Truck and Case Tractor,
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<br />Council recessed for 10 minutes to inspect the vehicles.
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<br />After viewing the vehicles, Woodburn and Hansen favored keeping the current
<br />equipment, Hicks suggested leaving replacement of vehicles in the budget and
<br />establishing a reserve fund for replacement, if necessary, in 1987,
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<br />Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council concur with the Finance Committee
<br />recommendation for replacement of Park Maintenance Vehicles by budgeting for
<br />them in 1987, and that funds by placed in a General Fund Reserve until Mayor
<br />June of 1987, when Council reevaluates replacement of the vehicles,
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<br />In discussion, the Treasurer expressed concern re placing monies in a
<br />contingency fund rather than specifying how they will be spent. Lamb stated if
<br />funds were available, in a type of contingency fund, employees may request to
<br />use the monies for other purchases,
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<br />Raddatz objected to the implication that employees would make requests for
<br />purchases only because the funds were available and expressed a need to plan
<br />ahead,
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<br />Lamb explained that his comments were not of a personal nature, they referred
<br />only to sound budgeting procedures.
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<br />Sather moved to amend the motion that the reevaluation of the vehicles be done
<br />in March, or after the last major snowfall, in order to provide more time for
<br />staff to place an order and receive equipment prior to the 1987 snow season, if
<br />replacement is deemed necessary, Amendment to the motion carried unanimously,
<br />(5-0)
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<br />Original motion carried. (Hicks, Hansen, Peck, Sather voting in favor; Woodburn
<br />voting in opposition, (4-1)
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<br />Levy Limit
<br />Hansen proposed Council consider levying the maximum amount for 1987, in view
<br />of projected expenditures, such as: water tower, sewer interceptor, Fire
<br />contract, fourth fire station and equipment, repair of Snelling Avenue,
<br />historic decrease in State revenues, historic increase of insurance costs, and
<br />anticipated wage increases due to Comparable Worth. She recommended that
<br />additional amount be added to Fire Protection Budget,
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