MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

AUGUST 8, 2006

The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in special session on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.

Members present:  Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers David Osmek, Bob Brown, Mike Specht and John Beise.

Others present:  City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, Finance Director Gino Businaro, Public Works Superintendent Greg Skinner, Parks Superintendent Jim Fackler, Fire Chief Greg Pederson, Police Chief Jim Kurtz, Catherine Posche.

1. Open Meeting

Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

2.  Discussion on 2007 Proposed budget

The purpose of this workshop is for the Council to give direction primarily in the area of the levy and the general fund balance.  Additional meetings will be scheduled to review this budget in more detail.

After discussion, Councilmembers indicated their comfort levels with the general fund levy increase as: Brown - 9%; Osmek - 10%; Specht - 15.05%; Beise - 11 ½  -12 ½%; and Meisel - 12%.  They also indicated their target for the fund balance as: Brown – 20%; Osmek – 20%; Specht – 20%; Beise – 20% - 21%; and Meisel – 21%. 

3.  Adjourn

MOTION by Specht, seconded by Brown to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

                                                                                    _________________________

                                                                                    Mayor Pat Meisel

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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk