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. . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 10, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator ~@ 2000 Budget Process FROM: SUBJECT: With the 1999 Retreat completed, it is now time to start outlining the issues and preparing for the 2000 Budget. The following are some initial thoughts on the 2000 Budget process. Budl!:et Calendar Attached, the City Council will find the proposed 2000 Budget planning calendar. This document is intended to plan for all upcoming meetings and hearings related to the 2000 Budget. Please let me know if you would like the calendar amended to include any additional budget hearings. Five Year Capital Improvement Prol!ram The second budget related document is the 1999-2003 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The draft 2000 - 2004 CIP will be presented at the June 21,1999 Worksession. 2000 Budl!:et Tarl!et/Parameters To begin preparation for the 2000 Budget, staff has historically received some preliminary direction from the Council in the area of percentage increase or areas/projects which should, or should not, be considered as part of the budget. In considering these parameters, the Council should also be aware of the following items: . City net levy increases for 1999 and 1998 have been 3.20% and 1.91 % respectively . Local 49 contract includes 3% salary and $lO/month insurance increases . Sheriff proposed increase of 4.57% for 2000 . 2000 is an election year . Any operational increases related to new City Hall facilities . With the legislative session not yet ended, final outcomes regarding levy limit limitations, C/I class rate reductions, and HACA aid are problematic at this time, but will impact year 2000 budget discussions. Recommended Action The City Council is asked to discuss the 2000 Budget process and provide guidelines for the CIP and budget.