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City Council Minutes <br />August 7, 2000 <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />During discussion of the ice arena budget it was noted that a positive <br />cash flow is nearly impossible due to the annual building debt. The <br />council suggested that staff look at ways to help the ice arena cash flow <br />from year-to-year. <br /> <br />There was a consensus of the council to purchase floor matting for the ice <br />arena using equipment reserves as outlined in the Ice Arena Manager's <br />memo. <br /> <br />Discussion was held regarding future fire station sites. The council <br />requested that a proposal be drafted that allows the council to formally <br />make a statement regarding reserving property for a future fire station. <br /> <br />· A discussion on council salaries will take place on August 28 <br /> <br />· A discussion on employee appreciation will take place on August 28 <br /> <br />The council directed the city administrator to begin reducing the budget gap by <br />moving capital outlay items into the 2000 budget. It was noted that the council <br />would make the final decision on which items to move. The council also directed <br />the city administrator to prepare some suggested cuts and possible extra <br />revenues for council review. It was suggested that hiring some of the requested <br />employees mid-year rather than at the beginning of the year could save some <br />money. <br /> <br />The city administrator indicated that the 2001 budget would be on the August 28 <br />council agenda. <br /> <br />6. Adiournment <br /> <br />There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br />River City Council at 9:35 p.m. <br /> <br />Sandra Peine <br />City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />