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Iowa ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 1, 2011
BUDGET WORKSHOP NOTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:48 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mark Meehan, Council members John Vetsch, Larry
Sorensen, Dan Wagner, and Jillian Schommer
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Planner Alan Brixius, City Attorney Mike Couri, PW
Supervisor Tim Guimont, City Administrator Larry Kruse, Finance Director Tina Lannes,
Utilities Superintendent John Middendorf, City Clerk Bridget Miller, City Engineer Adam
Nafstad, Building Official /Zoning Administrator Jon Sutherland, and Fire Chief Tate Mills
Mayor Meehan called the 2011 Second Budget Workshop Session to order at 7:48 p.m.
City Administrator Kruse began with an estimated cost comparison of commercial property taxes
per Council member Vetsch's request. Kruse commented the smaller businesses would possibly
see a $64 increase compared to that of a larger one, which could be about $336 +. It is unknown
what the County or State charges will be.
Council member Vetsch asked if the State adds a tax on top of the City, School, and County.
Kruse commented that `yes' the State adds their charge on top of the local taxes, which might
vary depending on where within the State the business is located.
Council's main focus seemed to be on the Cost of Living increase. It seemed they wanted to
give staff some type of a raise; however, they wanted to see what would be the most affordable
amount. Council would like to see the City get back on track with allowing employees to receive
steps if they were due.
Staff went through the process of changing numbers around to give the Council an idea of how
much the percentage would be adjusting the cost of living increase. Staff continued to remind
the Council it is recommended to set the Preliminary Levy on the higher side because you can
always lower it in December when the Final Levy and Budget are adopted. Staff stated that in
other words the Council can lower the amount in December they cannot increase it at that time.
Council discussed continuing the budget process. The next date that was set is Monday, August
8 following the regular STMA Ice Arena meeting. Council member Wagner asked about
changing it to Monday, August 15 following the regular Council meeting. It appears the Council
is close to finalizing and didn't see a need for the Council to come in on an extra night. It was
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the consensus of the Council to move the Third Budget Workshop to Monday, August 15
following the regularly scheduled Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
CMs Sorensen/Wagner motioned to adjourn the Monday, August 1, 2011 City Council Budget
Workshop session at 9:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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