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City Council Minutes June 2, 2008 --------------------------- .2. Consider Park Improvement FundinIZ Pohcy Page Tr, Simon reviewed the proposed Park Trnpzovement Funding Po cy. Mr. Maertz stated staff thought it would be a good idea to install a board at the liquor stores highLight'Mg the projects the Liquor operations have helped funded. He reviewed projects that could be funded in 2008. Mr. Simon indicated that he would be back, at a meeting in the near future Nvith a transfer resolution for 2008. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUM HREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO A-PPROVE THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUNDING FOLIC', MOTION CARRIED 5�0. .. 2009 Budzet Discus Ms. Johnson reviewed her staff report. She stated there is currently a projected short afl in the 2008 budgeted revenues due to decreased building and development activity. Several positions have been delayed or not Fed and staff is watching overtime pay very carefully in order to reduce this potential deficit. In addition several budget items for projects and consulting NviH not be spent in 9.008. Ms. Johnson rioted that staff is worldng on revenue projections for the 2009 budget. She quesEoned whether the County granted to base the property tax levy for next year on the- state hestate Lmposed levy limits or restrict the increase to the amount avai able if the tax rate is kept p the same as 2008 which may be less than the amount allowed under levy its. The Council noted they don't want to increase the tax rate. The Council reviewed and noted changes to the folloWin 9009 budget requests: r+ — Countil Deletion of the photo cess ion , Hwy 10 ,SPA, Facilitator for planning Workshop, HPC item for archaeological dig. Conferences /Schools reduced to $5.,000 Mayor Klinzing v` draft a letter to the HNv-y 10 coalition informing them of the city's withdrawal. STs. Johnson stated the city could join forces with Sherburne County to try and get transportation funding from the state. ouncilme 5ber Gumphrey suggested a pay cut for Councilmembers. The Council discussed employee recognition and felt it would be beneficial to keep it in the budget With an increase to the amount of $2,500. `able TV - r. Pace outlined five cost options for filling the vacant part tie assistant producer position. He stated concerns with not having back-up staff for the cable -cast of live meetings when he is out sick or on vacation and due to the technical nature of the position.