HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-12-20 CC MIN Special Meeting1
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December 20, 1979
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Stillwater, Minnesota
SPECIAL MEETING
The meeting was called to order by President Junker.
December 20, 1979 4:00 P. M.
Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen H. Peterson, Powell
and Mayor Junker
Councilman R. Peterson
Finance Director /Coordinator, Kriesel
City Clerk, Schnell
Paul Weiler - Youth Service Bureau
Thomas Cropp - Stillwater Ambulance Service
This was the day and time for the public hearing for the proposed Revenue
Sharing and Regular Budget for 1980 for the City of Stillwater.
Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette,
the official newspaper of the City on December 10, 1979.
Questions were raised about the option of the purchase of the Benson property
and it was suggested that a letter be sent to see if they are willing to
exercise such an option at this time.
MR. KRIESEL reminded the Council that the total for the Park Fund is
$142,800 and the tax levy is only $44,030 and also that due to levy limita-
tions there is a deficit in the General Fund.
There was discussion regarding the park in conjunction with the Hi -Rise
and the funds needed for this project.
MR. THOMAS CROPP statdd that of the $15,622 allocated from Washington County
for Emergency Services he could receive 90% of this or around $14,000. He
quoted numerous figures for the various communities that they serve and the
charges to these communities and the effect that the subsididies have on
the charges that are made based on such subsidies. He stated that they
collect about 90% of the service calls and that the Welfare Department pays
only $63.00 on a run.
COUNCILMAN ROGER PETERSON felt that the only way to accomplish everything
and give everyone something is to cut the ambulance in half and the Youth
Service Bureau in half and cut the budget for the parks and this would give
the $25,000 for the ramp to the new park - he felt that we should do something
for the elderly.
MR. CROPP explained his various losses from January to June on the ambulance
service and the the van and their income is from fees and subsidies.
The Mayor closed the budget hearing
On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Powell the Council adopted the Revenue Sharing Budget which included
$14,023 for the Youth Service Bureau and accepted the rest of the items
as presented. (all in favor)
REVENUE SHARING BUDGET
Ambulance Subsidy $13,480
Benson Property Acquisition $20,000
Library - Salaries $20,000
Jet Rodder $21,845
Park Fund - Salaries $65,000
Audit $ 2,500
Youth Service Cureau Subsidy $14,023
Total $156,848
Balance $1,450
Grand Total $169,298
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December 20, 1979
SALARIES - DEPARTMENT HEADS
MR. KRIESEL distributed to the Council a data sheet on these employees
detailing the current salaries and fringe benefits and in some instances
they were compared with other employees - in some cases within the given
department. (SEE BUDGET FILE)
MR. KRIESEL stated that the Department Heads felt tat they should receive at
least $218.00 as a minimum increase and they would also like to see the
Hospital /Medical to be brought into line.
The Council indicated to Mr. Kriesel the salary counter offers for the
various employees involved on this list and he was asked to relay this
information to each of them for their approval or comments.
MR. KRIESEL stated that the salary for the Building Custodian is set by the
Union Contract for Local No. 91 and he suggested that Mr. Conley's salary be
increased to $1,100 per month - George Diethert's salary can be set after the
agreement with Local No. 49 is settle and becomes effective.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P. M.
Attest: cu'," �-. �y����
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