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I I I Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 1998 Page 2 Consent A&enda. continued 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT ON THE CONTRACT FOR THE HYPRO SITE GRADING AND STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT 96-11, TO SOIL-CON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,809.57, THE FINAL TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT BEING $118,239.68. 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION CREATING THE POSITIONS OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE ASSIST ANT, SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER AND GARAGE, AND PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS AND SEWER. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENCIES PAYABLE IN 1999. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Public Hearing - Truth in Taxation Hearin~ City Manager Matthew Fulton explained that the Truth in Taxation Hearing provides opportunity for public discussion and comment on the proposed budget. The 1999 Budget and Tax Levy will be certified and adopted December 22. The 1999 proposed budget amounts to $12,581,600 or a 2.07% increase over the 1998 budget. He acknowledged the efforts of Finance Director Margaret Egan, Finance Department, department heads, and Council during this time consuming and extensive process. Egan noted that the Truth in Taxation Notices mailed in September stated a 6.97% levy increase, however, through extensive Council/staff efforts that amount was reduced to 4.62% or $3,097,000. The Budget's two major expense areas are; Enterprise Services- 26 %, and General Fund - 74 %. Enterprises include the Golf Course, Driving Range, and Water and Sewer Utilities. The General Fund accounts for all other services. New Brighton prides itself in offering quality municipal services in an affordable and responsive manner. Limiting personnel changes has been a key strategy in managing costs. Personnel costs for 1999 will total $5.8 million with 86 regular and 160 seasonal employees. There will be no projected increases in personnel levels for 1999. Another factor that helps to manage costs is the use of installment payments for capital purchases. During 1999, $1.3 million in projects will be undertaken. Projects of note include a new clubhouse for the Golf Course, painting of the 5th St. Water Tower, and various park improvements. Central Services is a major portion of the general fund, and will see a 5.17 % increase reflected in City Hall building repairs. The Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates are reflected in the Community Development Department budget resulting in a $29,600 increase. The Street Maintenance budget will see increases due to sea1coating, milling and overlay projects. The Golf Course budget will see a $50,000 increase due to the Clubhouse's first installment payment. The 1999 Budget is fully funded and involves non-tax revenues such as utility fees, building permits, Family Service Center rentals, interest earnings, and State Aids. The 1999 Budget is comprised from 25% of property taxes and 75% afnon-tax revenues. Consent Agenda Final Payment - Hypro Storm Water Pond Construction Report 98-227 Public Works Reorganization Plan Report 98-228 Certifying 1999 Delinquencies Report 98-229 Resolution 98-108 Public Hearing Truth in Taxation Hearing Report 98-230