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City Council Minutes <br /> June 2, 2020 <br /> Page9of12 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> • Roads & Streets—Travel/Conferences/Schools - $1,900 <br /> • Roads & Streets—Contract Services - $4,650 <br /> • Park—Operating Supplies - $1,000 <br /> • Park—Contract Services - $250 <br /> • Library—Wages & Benefits - $21,530 <br /> • Fire—Clothing Allowance - $1,500 <br /> • Fire— Legal Fees - $400 <br /> • Fire— Risk Management- $250 <br /> • TOTAL REDUCTIONS = $69,030 <br /> Ms. Malecha strongly stressed that these reductions should not be used to offset <br /> the 2021 budgetary expenditures as there will be revenue shortfalls in 2020 due <br /> to reductions initiated for the COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts, such as liquor <br /> license fees, possibly local government aid, rent, et cetera. Ms. Malecha also <br /> stated that one very big unknown at this time is the impact the pandemic will <br /> have on the City's property tax revenue received this year and potentially <br /> beyond. <br /> Council Member Akerson said he has a hard time cutting back on schooling just <br /> because everyone is so well versed. Ms. Malecha explained that a lot of <br /> conferences have been canceled because they would exceed the guidelines of <br /> 10 people or less and it makes sense at this time to remove this from the budget. <br /> Council Member Akerson asked what happens to the money. Ms. Malecha <br /> explained that the City would have a reduction in the budgetary expenditures for <br /> the year and hopefully revenues and expenditures will wash each other out. <br /> (Council Member Swanson left the meeting via Zoom.) <br /> 10.3. Lake Countrv Cares Endorsement <br /> Ms. Malecha stated that about a month ago Katie Wasserman from the Chamber <br /> mentioned to the Council about the Lake Country Cares Program which is a <br /> regional COVID-19 safety best practices and communication campaign. Ms. <br /> Malecha stated that organizations are being asked to develop COVID-19 <br /> preparedness plans while ensuring consistent best practices that place the safety <br /> of everyone first as our businesses continue to reopen. She is inquiring if the City <br /> Council would like to endorse the Lake Country Cares Campaign. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO ENDORSE THE LAKE COUNTRY <br /> CARES CAMPAIGN AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. COUNCIL <br /> MEMBER SEILS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. <br /> 10.4. Refuse Hauler License <br /> Ms. Malecha stated that the City received a Refuse Hauler License application <br /> from Waste Management of Minnesota to operate in our area. <br />