Mprb Unalloted $2.5 Million For 2010 Budget
During the MPRB meeting of June 17th as part of the Superintendent's budget wrap up for 2008 he discussed the expected LGA ( Local Government Aid) unallotment allocations for the MPRB for 2009 and 2010 based on the current plan proposed by the governor.
Due to the expectation of unallotment the MPRB did not budget to use their 2009 LGA increase of $770,000 and will not need to find cuts for that amount, though cuts will need to be made ( or revenues found ). It was the big decrease in 2010 that will need to be worked out as the budget planning for next year proceeds.
In an effort to have more community input for the budget, the commissioners have taken the MPRB on the road to hold listening sessions. If you missed the meetings in May at Armatage and June at Bottineau there are more to come. There is also an opportunity to fill out an online survey on the Park Board's website here.
There will need to be real cuts or new revenues found ( often fee hikes and more parking meters) so let the commissioners know how you feel.
Please take the time to make your opinions known.
Liz Wielinski co-founder Parkwatch Candidate for Park District 1