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Duane Schwartz stated the overall funding to maintain 2009 level of service will <br />fall short by approximately $1,000,000. This is an 8% shortfall without any <br />increases in spending. <br />Duane Schwartz listed the separate areas of Public Works: <br />Streets <br />Supply budget to sealcoat 15 miles per year will need to increase 30.3%. <br />Contracts for pavement striping or other maintenance and depreciation of <br />equipment would require a 342.9% increase since there was reduced funding <br />in 2009. Staff has reduced equipment request in response to finding shortfalls. <br />Garage Maintenance <br />This area does maintenance on its city vehicles <br />Building Maintenance <br />This area set a goal of a 5% reduction in energy and fuel use. So far this year <br />the City has had a 3.3% reduction. Building energy savings has been about <br />12%. <br />Street li.~hting <br />In 2008 street light costs were $172,582. The projected number for 2009 is <br />$200,000. This is an area where funding could be considered from a <br />streetlight utility. <br />Funding for streetscape maintenance and pathway maintenance had a $20,000 <br />deficit for 2009. Utility costs for water, sanitary and storm are expected to <br />increase 5-6%. <br />Member DeBenedet mentioned current budget for the State of Minnesota is using <br />borrowing to fund the budget which could be a mess in the long term. <br />Member DeBenedet asked if we could fund street sweeping with storm water <br />utility fees. Duane Schwartz answered they already are funded this way. <br />Member DeBenedet asked about the funding for an inspector for erosion control <br />being covered by permit fees. Duane Schwartz answered they are working on <br />creating a position to do this along with other duties as well. <br />8. Organized Waste Collection Reports <br />Duane Schwartz stated that organized waste collection is supported by the <br />haulers. This process is very lengthy. Suggestions from other cities are to be <br />prepared for many questions from residents and haulers. <br />Member DeBenedet suggested for item 28 on the report that the net annual cost <br />should go down. Duane Schwartz agreed with this. <br />Member DeBenedet stated one advantage to this for the waste collection haulers <br />is getting paid by the City instead of residents. <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />