Res. #11-019 - Reduction in Full Time Staff

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Budget Discussion. In reviewing the budget and the future capital costs of the City, the Council considered the future requirements for street maintenance. Public Works Director Palzer proposed a plan that would provide a mill an overlay to all streets on a cycle of approximately twelve to seventeen years. The average annual cost of the program would be about $165,000 per year. :it of _ -_ _ erienced a very difficult period of shrinking revenue and tax base beginning in 2008. The city already has one of the highest tax rates m Anoka County and even though the city has held its budget stable, tax rates have gone higher. At the same time, new building activity has dropped off to a level that does not provide substantial permit revenue The City Council determined that the street maintenance program should be a high priority, but that the cost cannot be added to an already high rate burden on the taxpayers. The Council determined that further budget reductions would be needed to offset a significant part of the street maintenance program cost. The budget has already been cut of most discretionary costs, so the Council asked staff to analyze the impact of making staff reductions of two positions, providing a budget savings of approximately $120,000 per year, which together with special assessments, could fully fund the program. Analysis of staff positions for potential reduction. Administrator (single incumbent). This is a highly professional position that performs essential oversight of all city operations and implements council directives. Requires unique skills and abilities. Not practical to reduce this position. Finance D irector (single incumbent). This is a highly professional position that manages a rk 01 Uad unlyundlyro -- advice. Provides an essential function in segregation of duties thus improving the internal controls required for clean audit opinion. Also assumes most duties of administrator during vacations. This job requires unique skills and abilities. Not practical to reduce this position. City Clerk (single incumbent). Responsible for maintaining all city records, including minutes. Responsible for running city elections, for coordinating meetings, agendas, minutes of Council and committees. Attests to signatures on official documents and is a notary public. Also acts as administrative assistant to City Administrator. This job requires unique skills and abilities. Not practical to reduce this position. Budget Discussion and Staffing Analysis C:\Documents and SettingsWxndd\Local Settingffempon y Internet Files \OIX158%udg Page 1 of 3