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Elk River City Council Minutes December 16, 1991 Page 5 . Mayor Tralle indicated that the net tax levy for the City of Elk River is decreasing in 1992 by 1% from taxes for 1991. Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that the 1992 proposed General Fund Budget amount is $2,836,600, which is a 2.89% increase over the 1991 Budget. Pat Klaers reviewed the source of funds for the ] 992 Budget which included property tax, intergovernmental revenues, charges for services, fines and forfeits, licenses and permits and other revenues. He indicated that the City is experiencing a decrease in Local Government Aid in 1992. The City Administrator reviewed the expenditures for the 1992 proposed budget. He indicated that several budget categories have decreased and that there is only one new position planned for 1992 which is a laborer for the publ ic works department. He further indicated that personnel is about two-thirds of the City's budget. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Bill Pollard suggested that the City request the American Legion to purchase the flags. Bill Pollard also questioned if the City's reserves were improving. . There being no further comments from the public, Mayor TraUe closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 91-76, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINAL TAX LEVY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1992. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1992 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AS PRESENTED. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8.1. Arts Council Presentation . Marcie Babcock, representing the Elk River Area Arts Council, presented the City Council a summary report of income for the Arts Council from 8/1/89 to 12/13/91. She indicated she was uncertain as to what she was allowed to use as income for the matching grant for the City of Elk River. She reviewed t.he items on the handout. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that ticket sales of the Beachcombers and Mark Twain events should only be used if there is a net revenue. Mayor Tralle indicated that it was the intent of the City at the time of granting the money to the Arts Council to challenge the Arts Council to raise money from organizations and people wi thin the community. He indicated he felt that the Arts Council is only reaching a small portion of the Elk River area. Discussion was held regarding the small turnout of people for the Arts Council events. Marcie indi cated that the programs were not weU attended due to poor weather and because they did not advertise enough for the programs. Councilmember Kropuenske suggested that the City take no action until the Arts Council raise an additional $2,200 to meet the matching grant. He