HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-02 WSCity Council 08-02-2006, 6:30 p.m.
Summary of Work Session
Present were Mayor Mary Capra, Council members Michelle Lakso, Richard Terway,
Jeff Paar and Tom Lee. Also present was John Meyer, Finance Director.
John Meyer reviewed a draft of the budget which indicated a tax rate that is about the
same as last year. Non-tax revenues are up about $70,000, but current expenditures are
up about $150,000 resulting in a slight levy increase. Capital expenditures were reduced
by about $40,000 to help compensate for the increase in other expenditures. After some
discussion there was consensus that the capital expenditures should be raised back to the
planned amount. The proposed levy can be reduced later if appropriate, but may not be
increased.
The Council briefly discussed the proposal of T-Mobil for a contract modification that
would result in slightly less revenue, but would guarantee a lease income for 72 months.
The agreement would have one renewal so would extend no more than ten years. The
Council was okay with the proposed changes under those terms. The matter will be
placed back on the regular meeting agenda.
The Council reviewed the draft Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for the
CSAH 14 improvement. The Council indicated that the staff redraft of the agreement and
proposed letter looked pretty good, but that we should identify a credit for the city’s
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leadership and insistence that the ponds (east of 20 Avenue) be moved from the north
side of CSAH 14 to the south side. The result saved the County several hundred thousand
dollars. The modifications will be made in the drafts and will be placed on the next
regular agenda for action.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Dallas Larson, City Administrator