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i 'i e e e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 4, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council Joe Lynch, City Administrator~ 2001 Budget Process FROM: SUBJECT: With the 2000 Retreat behind us, it is now time to start outlining the issues and preparing for the 2001 Budget. The following are some initial thoughts on the 2001 Budget process. Budeet Calendar Attached, the City Council will find the proposed 2001 Budget planning calendar. This document is intended to plan for all upcoming meetings and hearings related to the 2001 Budget. Please let me know if you would like the calendar amended to include any additional budget hearings. Five Year Cavital Imvrovement Proeram The second budget related document is the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The draft 2001 - 2005 CIP will be presented at the June 19,2000 Worksession. 2001 Budeet Tareet/Parameters To begin preparation for the 2001 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 fhe budget. In considering these parameters, the Council should also be aware of the following items: . City net levy increases for 2000 and 1999 have been 2.69% and 3.20% respectively . Local 49 contract expires December 3 I, 2000, and must be renegotiated. Also note fhat Parks Maintenance employees are now represented by this bargaining unit . Sheriff proposed increase on .97% for 200 I . Any operational increases related to new City Hall facilities . With the legislative session not yet ended, final outcomes regarding levy limit continuation, CIl class rate reductions, and HACA aid are problematic at this time, but may impact year 2001 budget discussions. Recommended Action The City Council is asked to discuss the 2001 Budget process and provide guidelines for the CIP and budget.