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Home My WebLink About12-10-92 SM MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Thursday, December 10, 1992 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 92-23 A. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Bastian. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present Frances L. ]uker, Councilmember Present George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Apenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all E. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.7:00 P.M.: Public Hearing on Proposed 1993 Budget and Taxes a.City Manager Comments 1)Manager McGuire commented on the 1993 Budget and introduced the video presentation explaining how taxes are utilized. b.Video Presentation of Proposed 1993 Budget c.Citizen Comments 1)Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Kevin Berglund, 1929 Kingston asked how the building of such a good city was accomplished and commended the person who created the video presentation. Mr. Berglund asked who is in charge; the Mayor replied he was, and Mr. Berglund said, "No, the people are." Mr. Berglund also asked how the Council is judging the debt that a city can have. 1 12-10-92 Ted Hammond - Lutheran Social Services Share-a-Home Propram commended the Council for the $3,000 grant for the Share-a-Home Program that has been proposed to be financed by the Gambling Fund, and expressed appreciation that Maplewood in Motion has informed residents about the program and helped it grow. Gordy Heininper, 796 E. Belmont Lane asked why his Maplewood taxes went up $24.87. He was informed it was an overall increase, combined with the effect of the increase in assessed value. Ed Vitek, 2587 Upper Afton Road noted the absence of any members of the Open Space and Community Center Advisory Committees. Mr. Vitek stated he is very unhappy about the $162 increase on his tax statement and that he believes it is time for the Council to stop talking about how they are spending the citizens money and start talking about how they are going to reduce spending. Howard Muraski, 55 McClelland Ave. N. Commented on heavy burden of higher taxes, not only on retired, disabled and fixed income residents, but also on families where two incomes are required; stated something has to be done about it. Joan Hill, 1210 Belmont Lane Commented on high cost of schools and questioned whether schools need everything they have. Ed Vitek, 2587 Upper Afton Road Inquired about amount City received through State Aid. Howard Muraski, 55 McClelland stated he was not in favor of the Share-a- Home Program as he preferred his privacy and would not want anyone else 1 ivi ng i n hi s home. It was explained to his that it is a voluntary program, and only provided if requested. Fran Thurstin, Resident of 1595 Myrtle Asked if there is anything the City can do regarding the school district to help keep those taxes under control, and commented on the size of the tax increase. 2)Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. c.City Council Adoption of Budget 1)Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 92 - 12 - 161 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 1993 2 12-10-92 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that a budget for 1993 is hereby adopted as outlined in the following summary: CAPITAL DEBT OPERATING IMPROVEMENTS SERVICE BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Estimated Balances 01/01/93 $ 7,846,723 $1,293,464 $2,292,697 Revenues 16,853,825 2,392,650 1,758,580 Net other increases (decreases) 179,805 6,682,620 1,100,590 Expenditures 16,636,060 6,104,530 4,000,830 Estimated Balances 12/31/93 $ 8,244,293 $4,264,204 $1,151,037 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the 1993 Operating Budget: GENERAL FUND: $ 1,562,160 General Government 415,340 Finance 390,100 City Clerk 4,585,130 Public Safety 1,731,160 Public Works 961,170 Parks and Recreation 608,590 Community Development $10,253,650 GENERAL FUND TOTAL HYDRANT CHARGE FUND: 170,340 Public Works DENTAL SELF-INSURANCE FUND: 52,710 General Government RECYCLING FUND: 186,610 Community Development RECREATION PROGRAM FUND: 291,710 Parks and Recreation SEWER FUND: 248,940 City Clerk 2,790,770 Public Works V.E.M. FUND 388,610 Public Works DATA PROCESSING FUND: 228,290 General Government PAYROLL BENEFITS FUND: 2,024,430 General Government $16,636,060 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for 3 12-10-92 the 1993 Capital Improvements Budget: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FUND $ 293,660 PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND 162,670 STREET CONSTRUCTION STATE AID FUND 87,390 WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE - ST. PAUL 3,000 WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE - N0. ST. PAUL 40 TAX INCREMENT FUND 92,770 COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT FUND 4,739,200 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 725,800 TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS $6,104,530 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director shall establish a budget for each public improvement project when the Council orders the project and that the budget amounts shall be recorded at amounts specified in the feasibility study for the project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the 1993 Debt Service Budget: $2,285,000 Principal 1,692,950 Interest 6,700 Paying Agent Fees 1,980 Interest - Interfund Loans 14,200 Investment Management Fee $4,000,830 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above budgets for Governmental Funds are hereby adopted for financial reporting and management control. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above budgets for all other funds are hereby adopted for management purposes only. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transfer of appropriations among the various accounts within a department budget or within a non-departmental expense category, within a fund, shall only require the approval of the City Manager. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all appropriations which are not encumbered or expended at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse and shall become part of the unencumbered fund balance which may be appropriated for the next fiscal year except appropriations for capital improvement projects which shall not lapse until the project is completed or canceled by the City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa Nays -Councilmember Juker d.City Council Adoption of Tax Levy for 1993 1)Mayor Bastian introduced the followinp Resolution and moved its adoption: 4 12-10-92 92 - 12 - 162 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING TAXES PAYABLE IN 1993 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that: 1.The following amounts of taxes be levied for 1992, payable in 1993, upon the taxable property in said City of Maplewood, for the following purposes: Operations $6,592,100 Debt Service 823,100 TOTAL LEVY $7,415,200 2.There is on hand in the following sinking funds excess amounts as indicated after each fund and such shall be used to pay on the appropriate obligations of the City: DESCRIPTION 1973 General Obligation Improvement Bonds $ 91,700 1974 Refunding Bonds 7,000 1977 General Obligation Improvement Bonds: Series 1 5,800 1977 General Obligation Improvement Bonds: Series 2 351,000 1988 General Obligation Improvement Bonds 359,041 1989 General Obligation Improvement Bonds 4,070 1989 Tax Exempt Tax Increment Bonds 87,060 1990 General Obligation Improvement Bonds 175,290 TOTAL $1,080,961 In accordance with Minnesota Statues 475.61 and 273.13, Subd. 19 (3), (a), (b), (c), and Chapter 297a and Chapter 162 of Minnesota Statues, the County Auditor of Ramsey County is hereby authorized and directed to reduce by the amounts above mentioned the tax that would otherwise be included in the rolls for the Year 1992 and collectible in 1993. 3.It has been determined that the following sinking funds have insufficient projected assets to meet projected liabilities, as required by State Statute, and original resolution levying ad-valorem taxes must be increased by the following amounts: 1967 General Obligation Sanitary Sewer Bonds $ 10,100 1977 Refunding Bonds 100,100 1977 Public Works Building Bonds 500 1979 General Obligation Improvement Bonds 100 1991 General Obligation Improvement Bonds: Series 1 51,077 1991 General Obligation Capital Notes 13,752 TOTAL $175,629 4.Changes set forth in sections two (2) and three (3) above result in a net reduction in $905,332 in the scheduled levy of $1,728,432. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa Nays -Councilmember Juker F. ADJOURNMENT 5 12-10-92 Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk 6 12-10-92