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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 13, 2012 7:00 o'clock p.m. (MA YORICO UNCIL REPORT, Continued) model is not the best approach. McMillan commented the Twin City area thrives because of the number of unique, diverse areas, and that she attempted to stress that. McMillan stated she also mentioned that Orono needs sewer for environmental reasons and not huge developments. McMillan stated she indicated to the Metropolitan Council that Orono appreciates the fact that the Metropolitan Council provides sewer to this area and that Orono understands their low densities are difficult for the Metropolitan Council -sometimes to accommodate and that she would encourage them to continue to work with Orono on sewer projects. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *10. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CITY RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES Bremer moved, Printup seconded, to proceed with the Request for Proposal process for city recycling collection services. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 11. YEAR-TO-DATE GENERAL FUND BUDGET Olson reported the second quarter budget represents 50 percent of the year. The first quarter is the slower period for revenues and the second quarter provides the first clear indication of revenues. Revenues are at 49.11 percent of budget, with expenditures at 49.40 percent of budget. Property taxes are the primary revenue source for the General Fund. They are currently at 49.47 percent, which is the highest rate in recent years. Based on previous history, it is expected that property tax revenue will be at 100 percent of budget at year end. The only significant revenue source projected to be under budget for the year is the golf course, which is expected to finish the year at 90 percent of its budget. Overall, the General Fund revenue budget is in good shape and is projected to finish the year at 100 percent. The overall expenditure amounts are also on target for the year. At this point in time, the assessing department will be over budget for the year. The overage is due to additional work that was the result of new construction. The other General Fund departments are on track to finish the year at their budgeted levels. Engineering and special services is significantly under budget and is attributable to the hiring of the public works director/city engineer. Olson noted some adjustments have been made for major items like payroll, but not all adjustments and accruals have been made. Jessica Loftus noted that the primary elections are tomorrow and that the polling locations are open tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Loftus noted August 14 is also the deadline for filing for a position on the City Council. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None Page 18 of 19