COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 10/23/1991COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
CITY OF MUSKEG0
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 23, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 7:lO P.M. by Mayor Salentine.
Also present were Aldermen Dumke, Hilt, Patterson, D. Sanders, H.
Absent was Alderman Taube. Also present were Joe Sommers, Chief
Sanders, and Simmons, and City Clerk Marenda and Attorney Molter.
Christensen, Paul DeAngelis, and E.J. Salentine.
Johnson, Chuck Dykstra, Holly Sanhuber, Jean Sanders, Ray
Mayor noted that for all motions made, a second would be assumed and
vote taken.
Patterson discussed increased fees. Simmons moved that a review of
Building & Development fee schedules be made with Safety Committee to
review. Motion carried.
Patterson discussed Parks & Recreation fees. No action.
Impact fees were discussed as they relate to schools.
Clerk requested approval of additional co-op student. Simmons moved
to reinstate the request of Clerk for co-op student in the amount of
$2,652. Motion defeated 5-1 with Simmons casting only "yes" vote.
The Treasurer and Assessor requested their budget requests be
reinstated. No changes recommended by the Committee. Mayor
made against Department of Development account for administering the
Delta grant and if possible, to implement same.
The Clerk was requested to eliminate the dollars budgeted for the two
special June elections, approximately $1,200.
Mr. Sommers requested budgeted overtime be reinstated for at least
108 hours. Committee made no changes.
Chief Johnson reviewed his request for an additional police officer.
Detective Jim Larsen, President of the Police Association, also spoke
officer was retained in the budget.
in favor of the request for an officer. After discussion, the police
Mr. Dykstra requested the 1/2 draftsman and 19-hour co-op student be
reinstated into the budget as requested. Committee made no changes.
Department of Public Works be deleted from the budget. Motion failed
Patterson moved that the additional person requested in the
voting "no," and Patterson, D. Sanders, and Simmons voting "yes ." 4-3, with Hilt, Dumke, H. Sanders, and Mayor (breaking tie vote)
Ms. Sanhuber was present to answer any questions. Patterson
requested library print material be reduced to $31,000. Motion
requested Treasurer to determine if administrative charges can be
failed 5-1 with Patterson voting "yes."
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Parks Budget was discussed. By a 6-0 vote, the Committee determined
to reduce the additional $.50 per hour for the Parks Maintenance
person to 14 weeks rather than 26 as requested; restored overtime for
Parks Maintenance person in the amount of $498, and reduced the
seasonal budget to increase only one seasonal to 26 weeks.
Under Capital Outlay, the City Hall/Library expansion was discussed.
It was suggested rather than "architect fees" reference be made to
"facilities study." The $4,000 was retained in the budget.
Mayor suggested that $20,000 of the Department of Public Works road
improvement budget of $250,000 be used for the City Hall parking lot
to approve. Carried 5-1 with Patterson voting "no." The Planning
if the review of the facilities study deems it feasible. Dumke moved
Department remodeling was also approved 6-0 in the amount of $2,000
but contingent on the recommendation of the facilities study.
Patterson moved that the Parks 6 Recreation dump truck in the amount
of $23,000 be deleted. Motion defeated 4-2, with Dumke, Hilt, H.
voting "yes. ''
Sanders, and D. Sanders, voting "no," and Patterson and Simmons
D. Sanders noted a commitment has been made to Lake Denoon by the
Council in the amount of $1,000 as a contribution to the Lake Denoon
Sedimentation Project. It was decided that these funds could be
taken from Capital Outlay Drainage Projects.
The Fund Budgets were reviewed. The Parks Fund Budget was amended to
include $15,000 for the Bellview Detention Pond.
The Clerk was requested to make the changes as noted and to work with
the Mayor in an attempt to keep the tax rate increase under 5.00%.
Hilt moved to adjourn at 11:55 PM. Taube seconded, carried.
Respectfully submitted,
K. Marenda, CMC