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1982 STATE OF THE CITY STATEMENT I New Brighton, unlike many other communities within the state, is in a- much better position to weather the current -'ecession. Thi s position is not an accident, rather, it is the :result of the hard wo.-k by ou-' city employees and the conservative decision making of prior rounclls.. While we are in a better position to weather the recession, we also have a number of areas that require funds. These areas include the water system, fire hall, city hall, redevelopment projects, and the downtown liquor facility. Our biggest challenge will be to find the necessary resources without jeopardizing our level of services either in the short term or in ~he long run. Most of our revenue sources are dependent on the decisions made in the State Capitol. Hopefully, we will know very shortly the amount of reductions that we will be asked to contribute to the shortfall. In the meantime, business must continue and the work program proposed for 1982 will be aggresive. I the major tasks/goals facing the city council and employees: Providing a new contaminant-free water supply. ' Form a financial advisory board to develop/review long and short term financial policy 3 Finding a replacement for Chief Holmes who will be retiring in March 4. Revising the current fire hall and city hall 5. Review and build a new downtown liquor facility if economically justified 6.. Continue to facilitate development or redevelopment of under- utilized property that is cost effective to the public investment 7. To complete the review of the Long Lake plan and adopt an acceptable plan for submission to Ramsey County and the Metropolitan C5uncil 8. Review and implement specific management and operational improvements designed to reduce costs, increase operating efficiency, and/or provide a better service level 9. Develop and administer a resident survey as to public perception and desires regarding levels of service and willingness to pay 10. Assesment of budget reduction, use of reserves or fee increases to balance the 1982 operating budget once a final bill is ~ approved in St. Paul These are some of the major tasks facing the city. There are numerous other tasks and goals that we will also be addressing. All of the goals are obtainable with a lot of' hardwork on the part of our employees, advisory boards, and council Some of 1. 2. I J;~ }Jz/'~~