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City Council Minutes March 22, 1999 Page 3 . 5.2. Citv/School Liaison Program Update City Administrator Pat Klaers updated the council on the proposal discussed by the school/city liaison committee. He noted that no formal action has been taken on this proposal, but the concept has been accepted by consensus of the school board. The City Administrator explained that the proposal is based on a percentage of dollars available through the crime levy and on a percentage of the secondary students in Elk River. These percentages equate to an allocation of approximately $43,000 for next year. Pat indicated that Dr. Flannery requested a re-evaluation of the funding level take place if anything changes by 20 percent or more in any year. He noted that it is the goal of both the school and the city to establish a five year agreement. Discussion was held regarding how the shortage in city revenues would be funded. Councilmember Farber returned to the table at this time. e Councilmember Motin indicated his concern with Dr. Flannery's request for the re- evaluation of the funding level if anything changed by 20 percent or more. Paul noted that at the committee meetings discussion had already taken place regarding a proposed increase in the crime levy and it was his understanding from the school board members in attendance that this increased revenue would then be passed on to the city according to the established formula. Paul indicated that with a 20 percent clause, any time the funding level changed by $.50 or more, then a re-evaluation would be required. Paul stated that he may find it acceptable for some type of re-evaluation clause, but only after the crime levy had reached the $2.00 per capita rate. It was the consensus of the City Council to not take action on the agreement with the school district at this time and to indicate its concerns with a "20 percent clause." The City Council noted that if the crime levy funds dedicated toward the liaison program, as based on the percent of students in Elk River, were to go above the actual cost for the services, then those funds should be returned. The City Council recessed at 7:07 p.m. and reconvened at 7: 15 p.m. 6.1 . Ice Arena 1998 Annual Report Rich Czech presented the 1998 Ice Arena Annual Report. 6.2. Fire and Ambulance 1998 Annual Report Fire Chief Bruce West presented the 1998 Fire Department Annual Report. Steve Dittbenner presented the 1998 Ambulance Annual Report. 6.3. Administration 1998 Annual Report This item was postponed until a later date due to the lateness of the meeting. e