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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept 29, 1981 (2)Columbia Heights City Council Budget Informational Meeting September 29, 1981 The budget meeting was called to order' by the Mayor at 8:07 pm. Roll call: Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present It was noted that Councilman Logacz would be at the meeting at 9:10. The purpose of this special meeting is to give all interested citizens an opportunity to see how City revenues are proposed to be used and provide the services required and expect- ed of the City employees and City Council by the taxpayers of the community. The City Manager gave the specifics of the proposed budget and mentioned the major elements of consideration. In the last few months the City Council has had several work sessions with department heads, staff and the City Manager to discuss the proposed budget. The Finance Director also spoke to some of the specifics in the proposed budget. There was considerable discussion among the council members and the staff with respect to items that could be reviewed. Councilman Logacz arrived at the meeting at 9:20 pm. Discussion continued regarding the changes that have occurred on the state and federal level that will impact on the financial condition of municipalities. It was noted that the City Council of Columbia Heights have been fiscally responsible so that these changes will not have a negative effect on the City, but that this is not true in the case of some other cities. Investments and interest, earned by the City were discussed and the Finance Director was commended for prudent procedures. Councilman Hentges gave a number of sug- gestions where items could be evaluated and perhaps taken out of the proposed budget. The Mayor felt there was more information on the budget that the City Manager could supply and would like it by the next scheduled budget meeting. The Mayor adjourned the meeting at l O:O0 pm until Monday, Octob~-~th. ~t// / BruCe. G. Nawrocki, Mayor ZAnfie~Student, Coun~q Secretary