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I I I Council Meeting Minutes of August 13, 1996 Council Business. continued The merger objectives are: coordinated delivery and service management; cost savings; continued service levels; use of a larger county tax base; managed federal and state funding changes; and relief to St. Paul taxpayers. It is commendable to consider opportunities for cost effectiveness, but does this only shift costs to other taxpayers. Distributing costs county wide makes sense, but it is should be in the City's best interest. The tax impact to a $115,000 suburban residence would be an additional $9.88. Benke asked when St. Paul will relinquish responsibility. Fulton said there has been no determination when St. Paul will cease responsibility. Benke believes a deadline should be addressed. Benke questioned if the metro area needs seven separate public health departments. Fulton said that stating the City's opinion is important, and questioned if it is an equitable shift being the percentage of New Brighton residents using these services may be less than the number of St. Paul residents. Benke is not opposed to supporting these services, but questioned if is a fair share. Fulton will review the City response with Benke. Motion by Williams, seconded by Gunderman, to DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPLAUDING THEM FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO ATTEMPT TO MERGE DEPARTMENTS, BUT EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE FISCAL IMPACT ON NEW BRIGHTON RESIDENTS. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Announcements and Updates The City received an award from the DNR recognizing the City's oak wilt program. Gunderman requested updates at the next meeting regarding the status of the temporary soccer field, and regional ice hockey complex. Northwest Youth and Family Services fundraiser will be September 12. The softball game between the volunteer firefighters and City staff will be August 21. The Stockyard Days parade will be August 22. The Antique Car Run will be August 24. Gould made contact with Irondale staff to recruit students to assist at the primary election. The first Council meeting in September has been rescheduled to Monday, September 9. Adiollrnm~nL. Motion by Larson, seconded by Samuelson, to ADJOURN THE MEETING. 5 Ayes.. 0 Nayes,_Motion Carried. Meeting w~s adjourned a~ 9:37 p.m. ~ Robert J. Be , Mayor ~ ATTEST: Page 8 Council Business Merger of Public Health Departments Report 96-185 Announcements and Updates Oak Wilt Soccer Field NWYFS Stockyard Days/Antique Car Run Election Council Meeting Adiournment