MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 7, 2006

The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in special session on Tuesday, September 7, 2006, at 6:30 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, Parks Superintendent Jim Fackler, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, Public Works Superintendent Greg Skinner, Finance Director Gino Businaro, Catherine Pausche, Liquor Store Manager John Colotti, Police Chief Jim Kurtz, Skip Johnson, Mark Hanus, Jason Hirdler, Ben Withhart, Donna smith, Roger Reed, Lee Greenslit.

1.  Open meeting 

Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

2.  Presentation of “before and after” of dump/plow trucks in City Hall parking lot

The Public Works Department brought three dump/plow trucks up to City Hall to show the council how they renovated them.

3.  Opening Comments

Mayor Meisel reviewed the budget process and acknowledged Donna Smith representing the Gillespie Center.

4.  Representatives from the Gillespie Center

Donna Smith reviewed various functions and activities that take place at the Gillespie Center.  Ben Withhart requested support from the Council, stating that maintenance budget per year for the Center is $125,000, with $75,000 for staffing.  He requested consideration of a $50,000 contract for services with the Center.  Mayor Meisel thanked them for coming and informed them that their request would be taken under consideration.

5.  Discussion of Proposed Budget

The proposed budget was discussed, with proposed changes presented to the Council.  After discussion, it was the majority consensus to; change the Police Department overtime to $55,000, eliminate cookies at council meetings ($300), change Gillespie Center to $4,000, retain the Spirit of the Lakes Festival at $1500, remove replacement of Council chairs ($5,500), and change skate park maintenance to $5,000 (to come from general fund, not park dedication funds).

Osmek stated that with the tax capture rate at 96.25%, the general levy would be 12.8% and the fund balance would be 20.09%. 

Adjustments will be made to reflect indicated changes for consideration at the September 14^th meeting.

6.  Adjourn

MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

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                                                                        Mayor Pat Meisel

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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk