HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-92 CMW COUNCIUMANAGER MEETING
OF THE
CRY COUNCIL OF THE C(TY OF MAPLEWOOD
4:30 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 1992
Maplewood Room, City Hall
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Council/Manager meeting of the Maplewood City Council was. held in the Maplewood
Room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bastian at 4:34 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor Gary Bastian Present
Councilperson Dale Carlson Present
= Councilperson Fran Juker Present
Councilperson George Rossbach Present
Councilperson Joseph Zappa Present
Others Present:.
City Manager Michael McGuire
Assistant City Manager Gretchen Maglich
Finance Director Daniel Faust
Assistant Finance Director Rick Hangsleben
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was amended as follows:
E. DISCUSSION TOPICS
6. OTHER BUDGET-RELATED ITEMS
a. North St. Paul/Maplewood Police Department
Councilmember Zappa moved that the agenda be approved as amended. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Bastian and approved.
Ayes: All
D. 1993 BUDGET OVERVIEW
City Manager McGuire and Finance Director Faust presented a summary of the proposed
1993 Budget. There was some discussion about possible changes to the budget due to the
contract with Landfall for police services; cancellation of some public works improvement
projects; and reduction of park service levels.
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E. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Fire Department Contracts
City Manager McGuire reported that since the Fire Departments did not submit -
the required budget request documentation, the proposed 1993 Budget
includes the same amount of money for the Fire Department contracts as was
spent in 1992. It was the consensus of the City Council that the 1993 payments
be the same as the 1992 amounts until such time the Fire Departments submit
the correct information.
2. Contribution to Firefighters' Relief Association
City Manger McGuire reported that the cities of Maplewood, Oakdale and
Landfall are still negotiating with the Firefighters' Relief Association through
regular meetings and continuing actuarial studies for defined contribution vs.
defined benefit plans. In addition, he stated that the proposed. 1993 Budget
includes the same amount for the City's contribution as 1992.
3. Utility Charges 1992 vs. 1993
Finance Director Faust presented the recommended increases in utility rates for
1993 including water (hydrant charge), sewer service, and recycling charge.
There was some discussion about the costs associated with recycling, and
Council again requested that representatives from Ramsey County and NSP
attend aCouncil/Manager meeting to provide more information.
4. Use of Charitable Gambling Proceeds
Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the report oh possible uses of the
10% of net profits fund. Following some discussion, it was the consensus of
the City Council that within the next two weeks, each Councilmember would
submit to the City Manager a list of projects that they would like to see funded
with the chartable gambling proceeds. Staff was directed to verify the legality
of those possible expenditures.
Mayor Bastian left the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
5. Truth-In-Taxation Requirements
Assistant Finance Director Hangsleben reviewed the calendar of dates for
proposed property taxes, public hearings and final property taxes for payable
1993.
6. Other Budget-Related Items
a. North St. Paul/Maplewood Police Department
City Manager McGuire reported on the recent talks with North St. Paul
about consolidating the police departments of North St. Paul and
Maplewood.
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F. CERTIFICATION OF DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1993 BUDGET
AND PROPERTY TAXES
Councilperson Zappa moved that the Citv's public hearing on the 1993 Budget be scheduled
for Thursday, December 10, 1992, 7:00 p.m., and the continuation hearing, if necessary. be
held on Wednesday. December 16. 7:00 p.m. at Citv Hall. The motion was seconded by
Councilperson Carlson and approved.
Ayes: Carlson, Rossbach and Zappa
Nays: Juker
Absent: Bastian
G. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 1993
Councilperson Zappa introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, State law requires that the City Council give preliminary approval of
a proposed tax levy for 1992 payable in 1993 by September 15, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Proposed 1993 Budget and has
determined that the proposed tax levy payable in 1993 is the maximum amount that
will be levied.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THAT the proposed tax levy for 1992 payable in 1993
in the amount of $7,415,200 is hereby given preliminary approval
The motion was seconded by Councilperson Carlson and approved.
- Ayes: Carlson, Juker, Rossbach and Zappa
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Bastian
G. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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