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City of Lakeville Council Work Session
Monday, March 23, 2009
In attendance: Mayor Holly Dahl
Council Member Laurie Rieb
Council Member Mark Bellows
Council Member Wendy Wulff
Council Member Kerrin Swecker
Staff: Steve Mielke, City Administrator
Brian Anderson, Assistant to City Administrator
Tom Vonhof, Police Chief
Dennis Feller, Finance Director
Guests:. Clifford M. Green, LMC Appointed Attorney
Anje McMurray, LMC Appointed Attorney
The meeting was called to order at 5:3o p.m.
Item i. Closed meeting to discuss pending litigation
• Mr. Green discussed the Goblirisch v. City of Lakeville case with City. Council.
Item 2. 2009 - 2oio Budget Review
Mr. Feller outlined the factors affecting Lakeville's current budget including. the State of
Minnesota taxation laws, delinquent taxes, community growth, city construction projects,
and assessor's taxable market value. Mr. Feller then discussed the proposed budget
modifications and stated that the proposed budget adjustments presented for City Council
should be considered in the context that the current economic conditions will extend into
subsequent budget cycles.. Proposed program and staffing reductions were discussed along
with 2oio tax levy options. After discussion, the Council reached a consensus to approve
the 2009 budget modifications with staffing reductions. Levy increases for 201o will be
considered due to the loss of MVHC.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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ria ~. Anderson
Assistant to City Administrator
City of Lakeville
20195 Holyoke Avenue -Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone: (952) 985-4402 Fax: (952} 985-4499 www.ci.lakeville.mn.us