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Elk River City Council Minutes December 3, 1990 Page 5 e A representative from the VFW was present and stated that all of the gambling proceeds from the VFW goes back into the community. He also noted that VFW does donate to Camp Confidence (Minnesota Therapeutic Camp) . Mayor Tralle stated that he would like time to research an ordinance to develop a trade area for the City of Elk River. Joe Zerwas, a representative of the Elk River Jaycees, stated that the Jaycees give 96% of their proceeds to the Elk River area. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY STAFF TO WORK WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY IN REVIEWING THE POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A TRADE AREA FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST FOR A GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT FROM MINNESOTA THERAPEUTIC CAMP TO OPERATE AT BROADWAY BAR & PIZZA UNTIL THE TRADE AREA FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER IS RESEARCHED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. 1991 General Fund Bud~et/P.H~ e Mayor Tralle indicated that the City of Elk River Budget Public Hearing is scheduled for this evening. He indicated that the public hearing is a requirement of the Truth in Taxation Law. Mayor Tralle explained the distribution of the tax dollar and stated that the City's portion of the local tax dollar is 23.3%. The City Administrator explained that the City's General Fund Budget is projected to increase 9.4%. He stated that the increased market value, due mainly to new construction, should offset the levy increase. He further stated that the residents of Elk River should expect no increase in the City's share of their taxes. He further explained that if the residents do see an increase, it will be due to their property value being increased by the assessor or the levy increase due to voter approved fire equipment. The City Administrator reviewed the revenues for the City and stated that the total 1991 proposed revenues amount to $2,744,350. The City Administrator then reviewed the General Fund Expenditures. He reviewed each category, giving the percentage of expenditure in relation to the total General Fund Budget, and further explained whether each category was proposed to increase or decrease from 1990. The City Administrator explained that the total expenditures proposed for 1991 are $2,744,350. The City Administrator also explained the main reasons for the increase or decrease in the 1991 proposed budget for some line i~ems within each category. e The City Administrator stated that the City Council made a good effort to keep spending in line and that the 1991 budget has the smallest increase in the last five years. He stated that the growth in Elk River is anticipated to offset any increase in taxes.