Columbia Heights will vote on 2010 budget - "Sun Focus Today" - Monday, Dec. 14, 2009

The Columbia Heights City Council tonight will vote on a resolution that adopts the 2010 budget and sets the levy. In a letter to the council, Finance Director Bill Elrite wrote that one of the key items this year was developing a four-year budget plan. Staff is recommending that the city's general levy be set at $8,052,142, and the resolution reaffirms previously approved bond levies that total $1,023,283 for infrastructure bonds, the public safety building and Murzyn Hall's energy improvement bonds. The council will also vote on a resolution that authorizes the mayor and city manager to enter into a police service contract with the city of Hilltop.

Irondale High School, 2425 Long Lake Road in New Brighton, will host a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Dec. 14, in the auditorium. The concert features the Concert, Treble, and Varsity choirs from Irondale, plus small ensembles and the Irondale Chamber Orchestra. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted. More information: 651-621-6800.

Join Santa for breakfast at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave. in Fridley. The cost is $3 per person, and pre-registration is required. More information and registration: 763-572-3588 and https://webtrac.ci.fridley.mn.us.

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