HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept 28, 1976OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
SEPTEMBER 28, 1976
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The meeting was called to order at 8:30 p.m. by Mayor Nawrocki in the City
Council Chambers. Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, and Nawrocki were present. Logacz
was absent. Six department heads and no residents were present.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to name Beverly A. Peterson as secretary
for the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes
The meeting commenced with a discussion on tree disease control. The discussion
then turned to fonding with the suggestions of using all programs available to
help with employee salary expenses and in maintaining the number of personnel
"pretty much" as it is now.
A short discussion was held on expenditures, revenue sharing, and intake
revenues.
The Council then recessed from 8:48 until 9:06 to allow the Finance Department
time to summarize totals.
The meeting then resummed with an opening discussion on levies as pertaining
to special levies.
The Fire Department Chief then presented information and a discussion on his
proposal for changes in the specifications for a new fire truck.
Discussion then turned to Don Jolly's proposal for safety shoring equipment
for excavations. Hentges questioned the use of rental equipment and the use-
fulness of the equipment by other departments and other communities.
The next item was the suggestion of hiring a secretary for handling all Council
meetings and minutes. Hentges stated questions on the use of present personnel.
John Schedler then presented a discussion on his computations for general fund-
ing and revenue sharing, and how each is to be used. Nawrocki asked questions
on what sources we have for the general fund.
The last item discussed was liquor store #1. Discussion centered around the
store's lastest financial statement.
Motion by Heintz, to call a special informal meeting for October 7, 1976
at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the 1977 Columbia Heiqhts budqet. General consent.
Meeting adjourned at 10:37 p.m.
Bruce'~. Nawrocki, Mayor