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Home My Public Portal About20070925 budget work sessionCOUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 1 (BUDGET COMMITTEE) CALL TO ORDER The Council Budget Committee Work Session meeting of September 25, 2007, was convened at 5:40 P.M. by Finance Chairman, Councilman Kenneth Ferguson. ATTENDANCE The following Council Members were present: Present: Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Absent: Crane, Penfold, and Smith A quorum was present. DISCUSSION Councilman Ferguson turned the floor over to City Administrator Steve Rasmussen who introduced Human Resources Director Gail Strope. Health Insurance Ms. Strope explained the costs for insurance coverage this year following receipt of negotiations with various providers. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, to put $124,000 for insurance coverage on the "Parking Lot" list. The motion was approved unanimously. Fuel City Administrator Steve Rasmussen explained the fuel cost increases, and Finance Director Steve Schlueter went over the figures with the Council and answered questions. A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, to put $161,000 on the "Parking Lot" list. The motion was approved unanimously. Food Service Permit Fees Mayor John Landwehr asked that staff set up a time with the three Council Members who are absent tonight and go through everything that is being discussed tonight on this issue. He explained the budget philosophy regarding the issue of fees, and suggested a $1500 cap no matter how much the restaurant makes per year, with a minimum "floor" of $375. Councilman Rich Koon moved to accept the Mayor's "Schedule A" and remove it from the Parking Lot list, seconded by Councilwoman Cindy Layton, and defeated by the following vote: COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 2 (BUDGET COMMITTEE) Aye: Ferguson, Koon, and Layton Nay: Brown, Harvey, Klindt, and Medin Councilwoman Cindy Layton left the meeting at this point. Fleet management City Administrator Steve Rasmussen made a presentation regarding the fleet management program. Following discussion, Councilman Kevin Brown moved to modify item #10 on the Parking Lot to revenue line of $112,087. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, and approved unanimously at 7:20 P.M.