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Home My WebLink AboutSP June 29, 1998 Ii CITY of ANDOVER Budget Work Session - Monday, June 29,1998 Call to Order - Following the EDA Meeting scheduled at 7:00 PM l. Budget Work Session 2. Authorize Staff to submit letters to the EPA & Congressional Delegation regarding Radium per Minnesota Department of Health letter dated June 18, 1998 3. Other Business Adjournment . I r~J'\)"('L (I U ',¡"'·0'1" ,-'-fcd. . '.'.J -, J,..¡ . - !...._ ~,'..; -.........__ ,-,' . . . 1-).\-C¡~ CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 29,1998 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on June 29, 1998,8:46 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Mike Knight, Ken Orttel Councilmembers absent: Bonnie Dehn, John Kunza Also present: City Building Official, Dave Almgren City Engineer, Scott Erickson Finance Director, Jean McGann Accountant, Brian Swanson Public Works Superintendent, Frank Stone Fire Chief, Dan Winkler City Clerk, Vicki Volk Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman BUDGET WORK SESSION ;>.,.C\'!;) ''I'i'lL'- Mr. Fursman reviewed the growth areas that will impact the proposed ~ General Fund budget and asked the Council to identify the most critical needs: Expanded police force - The Council generally felt there is a need for an additional shift from 3 to 11 p.m. Mr. Fursman also noted that Andover gets about one-third the traffic citations as other cities this size. That is the major complaint the City is receiving now. Ms. McGann stated the preliminary estimate of a total police contract that would add eight hours of service, which means a contract which provides 48 hours of coverage each day, is $850,000. Expanded park capital - The Council felt it would be interesting to survey the residents on their opinions regarding the parks, sports facilities and ranking their priorities. Some have heard more and more positive comments about the trail system. Ms. McGann stated the original request for park capital was $275,000. In recent years they have received between $40,000 and $50,000 for capital improvements from the General Fund. Park dedication ITom developments varies significantly. No specific direction was given on this item. I Special Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 29, 1998 Page 2 (Budget Work Session, Continued) Ms. McGann reviewed the anticipated sources of increased revenue for 1999. With the increase in local government aid, an increased market value in the City overall of 5.11 percent, and a 2 percent inflation factor, the estimated tax revenue increase in General Fund revenues would be about $140,000. The Council noted the total amount is less than the increase being asked for by Parks. Ms. McGann also noted the one-time transfers made to the 1998 General Fund ITom the MSA fund, the capital equipment reserve fund and ITom the PIR fund. Mr. Fursman stated any money ITom TIF revenue will be above and beyond any obligations the City currently has. That money can be used at the Council's discretion. At this time, the Council felt that money should be put back into the TIF fund for economic development. They did not want that money diverted to other projects until the TIF redevelopment area is completed. Ms. McGann noted that the school district will have about a 2 percent reduction in taxes. In addition, the homestead credit was increased per household. The 1999 budget is being prepared with a 2.5 percegt \osJ¡ of livin,? increase for emeloYles. She is p'rojectin a lar~e increase in health Au- ïñ . Q,. ~ 0"" 4.1 '~t-ti.-t'~rnç CC.<'H. a;; v ~~lc;:... C. .'~ e.ll\ "",.:t, '~~4-t"1c:...... CtYc..>ÝI -.r;;. e:.. Insurance bC¡;!ltI.I" lI..:; Eôtln )~BV IVB!>'::, 1\ . If nœ IU3ttf ,.;" Inc.rc;""..~ "-\l~~ 1''''~tÌU' "'< ~~" Ith~~~c.(\"u,"T'lj 'ë,H..up. . ,wI ou·· . ·mere"".,-.: m-t ~. I ~4 't"ht. c.:;...~ ,$ still W\'\-/i- of',,," ml,<,:/," I 'Y"\u.'1''';'l''''-li+\<:!> -t'"\~.. w<:rc... o~I~;r.o..II"1 \.".¡. \......" h(. CC\.Å,-,-t-~. Public Works - There i a need for an increase in personnel. Community education - Mr. Fursman stated there had been some discussion about increasing the community education programs because of the Youth First efforts. The budget submitted by the community school showed only a $2,000 increase to maintain the existing programs. Bus service - Mr. Carlberg stated the survey being done regarding the desire for bus service is overwhelmingly opposed to paying for bus service in the City. Given that response, the Council didn't feel there was a need to pursue the issue at this time. Economic development - This does not necessarily affect the General Fund other than the 10 percent administrative fee or the selling of the land in the Commercial Park. Capital equipment - Ms. McGann stated a committee has been looking at the requests from all departments for equipment purchases. A presentation will be made to the Council very soon. The maximum amount that can be issued in equipment certificates is $1 mil1ìon with payment over a five-year period and stìll not increase taxes under the General Obligation debt the residents are currently paying. No capital purchases have been included in the preliminary General Fund figures. Councilmember Orttel asked about the City's liability with the computers in the year 2000. He stated there may be insurance available to cover any problems. Ms. McGann stated there wìll be some costs, but they will not be astronomical. The vendors of most programs have assured the City they are ready for the year. ...-. -. "- .._-,- I Special Andover City Council Meeting Minutes -June 29,1998 Page 3 (Budget Work Session, Continued) Infrastructure development and maintenance - The Council noted a mistake was made in the increase approved last year. They felt this area needs to be revisited, as the amount collected last year is insufficient to maintain the overlay program. Fire inspection - Chief Winkel stated a job description is being written for firefighters to be hired on an hourly basis to do fire inspections. Another option is to hire a full-time Fire Marshall to help. Mr. Fursman stated the Chief is also investigating a program being done in Elk River where a rotation of four firefighters do the fire inspections in the City. Financial administrative support - There is a need for a half-time data entry person. Increase in compensation for Boards, Commissions and City Council - The Council asked that other cities the size of Andover be contacted regarding their compensation for the Boards, Commissions and Council. CDBG funds - Councilmember Orttel asked that it be determined whether or not CDBG funds could be used for traffic planning. Hanson Boulevard - south of Bunker Lake Boulevard - Mayor McKelvey stated he has been talking with the County about expanding Hanson Boulevard to four lanes between Bunker Lake Boulevard and Highway 242. The county will be taking out the hill at 133rd. The Council agreed, suggesting Mr. Fursman write them a letter asking for a meeting with the county's road committee or planning committee or even with the County Commissioners, since it may be a political issue. Staff stated they will continue working on the proposed 1999 General Fund budget. They asked the Council to review the issues list again and contact them if they have any specific priorities. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT LETTERS TO THE EPA AND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION REGARDING RADIUM PER MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LETTER DA TED JUNE 18, 1998 Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to so move. Motion carried on a 3- Yes, 2-Absent (Dehn, Kunza) vote. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The mel'ting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. \~~~L ceIla A. Peach, Recording Secretary . - - .-. -' .. . .._-,- ..-._-