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City Council Minutes October 7, 1991 Page 4 e 8. Other Business There was no other business. 9. City Administrator Update The City Administrator indicated that there is a need for the City Council to meet to discuss the current status of the City Hall/Police Station project. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 14, 1991 AT 7:00 P.M AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE CITY HALL/POLICE STATION STATUS. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Administrator informed the Council that the Fire Department will be advertising for new firefighters. e The City Administrator informed the Council that the City's Attorney, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly, Lindgren, Ltd., represent Barton Sand & Gravel at times in other communities. He indicated that Larkin, Hoffman will be representing the City of Elk River regarding issues related to Barton Sand & Gravel operations in the Ci ty of Elk River. The Ci ty Council had no problems with this situation. 10. 1992 Budget Worksession Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that in August, 1991, it was estimated that the 1991 revenues would be approximately $120,000 short. He stated this was due mainly to the loss of about $90,000 in Local Government Aid, decreased activity in the Building and Zoning Department, the City not pursuing an attorney for misdemeanor acti v i ties and the Ci ty not using as many reserves as planned. Today, in October, this 1991 revenue shortfall estimate has not changed. Also, in August, it was estimated that expenditures for 1991 would be under budget by about $120,000 which would create a balanced year-end statement. This excludes the use of the Council Contingency fund. This expenditure estimate for 1991 also has not changed since August. In August the Council reviewed a 1992 budget that showed a $154,700 budged gap between revenues and requested expendi tures. Since the August budget meeting, City staff has made $47,050 of net revenue increases. The City Administrator reviewed the 1992 revenue changes in detail with the City Council. The City Administrator further indicated that certain actions as outlined in his 10/2/91 memo will be necessary by the City Council in order to realize the revenue increases. e The Ci ty Administrator stated that since the August budget staff has made a $31,650 net decrease in the August expenditure amount. The City Council proceeded to review proposed adjustments in expenditures. meeting, approved the 1992