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City Council Minutes April 2, 1984 Page Seven passing legislation to set up a water service district with the City's Attorney Mr. Dave Sellergren, and Representative Bergstrom. The City Administrator further indicated that he also discussed the various possi~ bilities with the City's Financial Consultants, Springstead Inc. The City Administrator indicated that the more the various possibilities were looked at, the more it seemed apparent that legislation to allow a water service district was not the best way to go and the possibility of user charges seemed to make more sense. The City Administrator indicated that a water service district is a very political issue, as the means of obtaining funds is placing a tax on the City. The City Administrator indicated that businesses and industry are taxed harder than residents which would have a negative impact. The City Administrator further indicated that a user charge would hit those that use the most water. Mayor Hinkle indicated that legislation to set up a water service district is a very political issue and does take a long time. Mayor Hinkle further in- dicated that the Utilities Superintendent, Edson Stansfield has some thoughts on possibilities of raising funds and has some information regarding what other cities have done. E. Preliminary Audit Report The City Administrator indicated that the Auditors have been in and it appears everything went well with the audit. The City Administrator indicated that it appears the general fund balance has increased to $220,000, without a transfer from the liquor store. The City Administrator indicated that the net profit from the liquor store is approximately $60,000 and that the cash fund balance in the liquor store is approximately $39,000. F. Meeting Schedule The City Administrator indicated that April 3rd is scheduled for the Citizen's Advisory Board Meeting with Jack Boarman. Mike Donais' interview is scheduled for the April 9th City Council meeting, and April 23rd is the Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting. G. Attendance at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference - Duluth It was the consensus that the Council representatives attending the League of Cities Conference in Duluth would be Mayor Hinkle and Councilmember Gunkel, with Councilmember Schuldts' attendance tentative. H. The Rec Board The City Administrator indicated that he had met with Mr. Walt Schumacher re- garding the Rec Board Activities and further indicated that Mr. Schumacher indicated that there were a number of concerned people in the community re- garding the recreation programs planned. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Schumacher's concerns are the first negative concerns the City has had regarding the recreation program. The City Administrator indicated that he requested Mr. Walt Schumacher to get a list of people that were concerned about the City's recreation program. The City Administrator further indicated that a Rec Board Meeting was scheduled for April 10th and that he would then invite those people and Denny Carlson to the meeting.