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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-, NOVEMBER 16, 2009 19 <br />1 C. 2010 Proposed Final Budget Overview (continued) <br />Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated he felt work load <br />distribution was easier as Becky was able to distribute things out appropriately. <br />Mayor Harpstead explained that supervising someone did not automatically <br />change a job classification. <br />The Council asked for clarification on the Deputy Clerk position and if she is <br />allowed to supervise personnel and remain non-exempt. <br />Mayor Harpstead questioned the Other Services and Charges for $8,700 in the <br />EDA general fund. <br />Finance Director Iverson explained there was a $2,000 increase in professional <br />services for the recording secretary, along with $1,500 for other professional <br />services, along with postage and mileage reimbursements. She explained that <br />$3,000 was for business retention, which is decrease from 2009 <br />Councilmember Holden stated the park fund jumps significantly for 2010. <br />Finance Director Iverson explained this was State Aid funds and that the funds in <br />this account correlated with the projects being completed in the CIP. <br />Councilmember Holmes suggested that future budgets include a line item to cover <br />insurance claims. <br />Finance Director Iverson agreed stating current claims were being taken from <br />existing reserve funds. <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if the charitable gambling funds were <br />covering the NW Youth and Family Services contribution. <br />Finance Director Iverson stated this contribution was increased from $4,000 to <br />$7,000. She noted this has been slowly increased but that the charitable funds have <br />been lower than in years past. A report has been requested on where they are at. <br />Mayor Harpstead explained that the enterprise fund revenues are not meeting the <br />expenditures at this time. <br />