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Call to Order
Roll Call
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
September 24, 1979
A special meeting of the City Council
was called to order by Mayor Aoward
at 5:15 p.m.
The following Councilmen were present
at roll call:
Ronald Backes Martha Elstrom
John Ralles Lyle Hanks
Keith Meland Frank Howard
Councilman Martin arrived at 7:I5 p.m.
Also present were the City Manager, Finance Director and the Assistant
Finance Director.
3. 1979-1980 Budget
The City Council continued its review of
the revised 1979 and proposed 1980 budget
as presented by the City Manager's office.
Representatives from the Community Education program made a presentation
concexning the Time-Out program. Betty Bothereau, Community Education
Director, presented a handout to the Council entltled, Rationale for
Pro�osal of Additional pro�rams for Sti. Louis Park.
Ms. Bothereau explained the nature o� the Time-Out Program and that the
present program is funded through a gran� from CheE�o���}�ic�ar4aaofCthe
�ducation. This grant limits t11e pro�ram to one g� P
City. As a result of the success of this progr.am, tllere has been a public
demand for the expansion of the Time-Out program to the entire City•
Ms. Bothereau continued that the request for $10,000e��ningCactivitiesa�e
the present program but rather to provide a set o� ��1� �alary of a teacher
similar to the present program. The money would p Y
roximatelY 129 families could be
and an aide. It is estimated that aPP 20� of the available population•
served by this program or approxima�ely
rts. Bothereau explai.ned that
In response to a question from Mayor Howard, ar�nCs �o communicate
the Time-Out Pro�ram developed from the need of P
with their children. au
Concerning the school �istrict's contributions
explained that while �t tliis p�in� in ��me �he
buting a set dollar amount, they are provic�ing
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in gaining additional
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local suppor� from the City Council may
funds from other agencies such as private
to a question from Mayor
the fees were kept a� a
be helpful
f oundations,
Howard, �he Time-Out representative
rather low level to ensure that the
open �o all economic groups.
Councilman Meland stated that
it is a human service and not
and recreation programs.
the fees for �this program are low because
comparable to such things as City park
In response eo a question from Councilman Backes, Ms. Bothereau stated
that the school district seems to have a strong interest in becoming
more involved in earl.y childhood education.
'rhe City Manager expressed concern.that requests for programs of this
natiure are totally funded by the Clty Council and it is a factor the
Council should consider.
A number of Council members expressed interest in whether there were
other sources of funding for these types of programs beside� using
general fund monies. '
Mayor Howard expressed concern about the fact that
budget is scheduled to go from $46,000 in 1977 to
$othereau }n response to this, stated that most of
do with senior activities.
the Community Education
$86,000 in 1980. Ms.
the programs have to
The Ciry Manager stated that the City is carrying most of the increase
oF the Community Education budget.
In response to a number of questions from Councilman Ralles concerning
the amount of money asked for and possible reduction in the total amount,
Ms, Bothereau stated that the number of days that the program would be
offered could be reduced if they received less than $10,000, part of that
determination would be the funding from the Council and Council on (hiality
�ducation.
Police - The City Manager indicated that there�should be a change on the
personal services list for the Police Department where it reads two typists
under Proposed �mployees, it should read one typist, and where it staCes
$15,819 it should read $8,319. The total number of employees should read
59 not 60.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks to cut Communi�y Service Aides from
six to three positions.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
No changes were made in this proposed budget.
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F_� - It was moved by Councilman HankS, seconded b
to appropriate $37, S00 tv capital outlay in fire � Co��ii� Heland,
pumper, protection for- a fire
The motion passed 7-0.
There was a general discussion of the development of the vol�nt
sectfon within the Fire Department for the City of St, jA�is pa�r �ire
k.
The City Manager stated presently the number of persons �rannin the
€ire stations in the City was normally three in each, The o g ��
level is three in one and two in the other house. � 1o�$t
The recent c�assification of the Cit of St.
result of excellent response time and the dedicatianaof theClasiolV, is the
the Fire Department, so explained the City Manager. � Fees vithin
The budget session was recessed at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened at 8:5p p,�,
Inspectional Services - The City Manager stated t6at i.n the budget ca�e�ts
the last sentence of the third paragraph should be dropped. In addition,
the Manager explained that Don Sewall was shown as an Inspector and his
salary is reimbursed from the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Councilman Meland suggested that perhaps the Inspectional Services Departnent
cbuld send out a letter to those homes about to be inspected exglaining
some o� the mos� common problems found. This would tend to cut down the
number of violations that the Insp ector's find therebv reducing the
number of trips that an Inspector would have to make to residences.
In response to a question from Councilman Elstrom, The City Hanager explained
that the increase in personnel costs is due to loss of CETA noney and the
fact that Don Sewall's salary is listed in this section, but is paid ?�p
the Hous�.ng Rehabilitation Program.
t�o changes were made in �his budget.
E. n�_ineexin� - No changes were made in this budget.
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Lighting and Traff ic Control - No changes were made in this bu�get.
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Municipal Maintenance Services - No changes were made i� L'a�s bu�get.
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5�n� �nd Ice - No changes were made in t�iis budget.
7'rce M�Lntenance - No changes were made in this budget.
f 1�'ct�ons and Voter Regis�ra��: �n - No changes wzre �ade in rhis S�dget-
��»rter Commis�ion -�No chang� were made in this budget.
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this budget.
No changes were made in this budget.
No ctianges were made in this budget.
Mayor Howard proposed that the Human
�1�a11oct�tEd Gtneral Expense - . the Council instead of
�ervices pro�rams be l�oked at one'���e suggested that an afternoon
individually ovet a per�od of tim ,
roups to come in and give presentatlons concerning
be set up for g •
desires for €unding. It was.felt that this method would enable the
Council to check on overlapping areas.
It was moved �y Cot�ncilman Hanks, seconded by Counc�lman Backes, to appro-
priate $10,000 for the Time-Out Program.
The motion was withdrawn.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
increase the appropriations for the Community Education Program by
$10,000.
The motion was withdrawn.
Concern was e�ressed by a number of Councilmen about the piece-meal
approach to the Community Education budget.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
increase the Community Education budget by $2,500 in the revised 1979
budget and to increase the 1980 proposed budget f or CommUnity Education
by $7,500. In addition, a line item in the budget should show the Time-
Out Program.
The motion passed by a vote of S-2, Councilm en Hanks and E1sCrom voting
in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, that for
ti�e 1981 budget process the City Manager's off ice develop a Lotal dollar
amount for the Cocczmunity Education budget and alI p�ograms �ould have to
come Within this figure, once approved by the Council.
There was discussion of how the timing of this procedure would take place
becavse of the dif f erence in the f iscal years between the City Counc� 1 e�'�
the school district.
The motion passed� 7-0,
General Transfer Fund - No changes �ere made in this budget.
Civil Defense Fund - No changes were made in this budget.
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Reczeation Fund - Mayor oward suggested that possibly a fee be charged
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e of some of the busier tennis courts within the City and that a
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person be hired to keep t�ac of usage and scheduling of the courts.
jt Was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin to
remove the ski�ng program f rom the proposed budget and reduce the
bUa�et by 52,325. �
The motion passed 7-0.
zn response to a question from Councilman Ralles, the Citv Manager
explained the proposal for the reorganization of the youth baseball
program.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
defez consideration of the Recreation Department's budget until the
next budget meeting. In addition, it was requested that more information
be forthcoming from the Parks and Recreation staff concerning any changes
in the programs for next year.
The motion passed 7-0.
Federal Revenue Sharing - The City Ma.nager reviewed the revisions in
the budget and discussed the Senior Program and Recreation Center funding.
No changes were made in this budget.
Communit Develo ment Block Grant Pro ram - The City Manager discussed
the reduction of various ��de�al grant programs.
No changes were made in this budget.
Gei�eral Debt Service - No changes were made in this budget.
General Obli ation (HRA - No changes were made in this budget.
Municipal Building Fund -
Park �mprovement Fund -
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No changes were made in this budget.
No changes were made in this budget.
State Aid - No changes were made in this bud�et.
S ecial AssessmenC Fund and S
ervice Amount - No chan�e5 �Jere made in
this budget. �onsultant will
' Mana�er eYpla�ned th:�t a
Water Uti1ity Fund - The Clty S stem for the City
be h�.red to stud the waterlSeWer rate Y �
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No changes were made in this bud$et.
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er reviewed tfie changes in the state
•• Fund - The City Manag eneral levy instead
Refuse Utlll�,t �inancing collection of ref use by g
Ent. Thls would increase the revenue tax base and
law that perml .
o� by Special assessm
' crease local government aids from t�he sta e.
possibly Yn
d cons of the Council
A general discussion ensued on the pros an _
kin advantage of this law•
ta g
seconded by Councilman Martin, to f inance
It was moved by Councilman Meland, and to f inance the
the collection of refuse through the g
eneral levy
uncollected po
rtion of the last four mQnths of �the 1978 refuse fund.
The motion p
assed by a vote of 4-3, Councilmen Ralles, Elstrom and Backes
voting in opposi�ion.
al opinion and more information
A number of Councilmen requestedecif ically as related to businesses.
on the subject in general and sp
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Recreation Center - No changes wer� made in this budget.
Munici al Service Center - The City Manager statedWilltbe�nresenting
are reviewing the management of this operatlon anl erated.
a number of suggestions for changes in the way it is op
No changes were made in this budget.
Office Services - No changes were made in t his budget.
Fire Relief - No changes were made in this budget.
Police Relief Fund - No changes were made in this budget.
It was moved by Conncilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
restore funding for the Metropolitan Association of Municipalities,
at $4,205.
The motion passed by a vote of 4-3, �ouncilmen Hanks, Elstrom and MaYor
Howard opposed. �
Ad�ournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p•m•
Attest:
Timothy I�adigan
Recording Secretary