08-18-2004 Special City Council Minutes

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City Council Meeting Page 2 August 18, 2004 -------------------------------- the fact that the City is not receiving accurate water usage reports. The Council requested Brett to have a plan to present to the Council at the September 7 Council meeting that would show how and when this problem would be corrected. The Council made the following cuts to the water/sewer budgets: Water Insurance -$ 1,500 Sewer Insurance -$ 2,500 Water Attorney Fees -$ 500 Sewer Attorney Fees -$ 500 Library Sue Lenzen presented the Library Budget. No changes were proposed to the Library Fund. Roads and Streets Discussion was held regarding the combining of the cemetery fund and park fund with the roads and streets fund. It was the consensus of the Council to merge the funds but to keep in mind that it may be necessary at some time in the future to have a separate park fund. It was suggested that the cost of cemetery lots be increased to $400. Mike stated he would check around with surrounding areas to see what they are charging. Discussion was held about the 15% increase in the capital outlay budget. Mike explained that the increase is to upgrade roads. Discussion was also held regarding the MnDOT Frontage/Backage Road fund. The Council noted that $35,000 per year will not cover the costs related to the project. It was indicated that once the Pequot road projects are all completed, then more money can be put in the MnDOT fund. Police Council discussion was held regarding the Jenkins contract. Chief Forsberg indicated that he informed the Jenkins Clerk that the cost of the contract could increase from $18.00 to $19.50. Council Members Ryan and Bolz-Andolschek noted that $19.50 does not cover the city's cost to provide the service and suggested that the actual cost is $35.00 per hour. The training budget was discussed. The Council requested the Chief to provide a defined plan for the training budget.