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City Council Minutes November 13, 1989 Page 3 e Chip Martin stated that Mr. Pi tzele was storing parts and miscellaneous junk in one of his garages. Mr. Martin stated that he has requested Mr. Pitzele to remove his items from the garage, but Mr. Pitzele refuses to do so. Mr. Martin indicated he has informed Mr. Pi tzele that he intends to remodel the garage but Mr. Pi tzele still refused to remove his possessions. The Council suggested that Mr. Martin seek advice from his attorney. 6. Bud~et Workshop Session Mayor Tralle noted that there is a budget gap of $70,150 in the Ci ty' s General Fund Budget. The Council discussed possible ways of closing the budget gap. The City Administrator suggested that $35,000 could be eliminated by using reserves. The City Council discussed methods of closing the remaining $35,150 budget gap. Councilmember Holmgren questioned what the implementation of flex benefits would do to the budget. The City Administrator stated that it would cost the City $30,000 for an entire year, which is already included in the budget numbers. e Councilmember Kropuenske stated he would be in favor of putting $15,000 into Council Contingency which would allow the Council to study the flex benefits program and then possibly implement it in July. He further indicated that he would like to take $35,000 out of reserves and get the remaining $20,000 from departmental budgets. The Council discussed other budget item requests. The Arts Council request of $10,000 was discussed. Councilmember Schuldt stated that he does not agree with the theory of giving the Arts Council $10,000 because then the City should consider doing the same for other nonprofi t organizations in need of funds. After further discussion regarding this matter, it was the consensus of the Council that the Ci ty would make a "dollar for dollar" contribution for all local monies collected up to $10,000. Councilmember Schuldt did not agree with this approach either. It was the Council consensus that the 1990 general fund budget be balanced as follows: $35,000 from reserves, $15,000 cut from flex benefits as the program will not be in place until mid year 1990 at the earliest (with the other $15,000 to be place into Council contingency) and the remaining deficit ($20,150) to be cut from individual departmental budgets. e The Council discussed the requirement for the City to hold a public hearing on the City general fund budget. The public hearing notice was discussed by the Council. Lori Johnson, Finance Director, indicated that the public hearing notice is dictated by the State and that it may be misleading to the general public. Mayor Tralle stated