09-07-2021 Council Work Session Minutes

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APPROVED 134 exists in the area and he wonders if a similar design could be a consideration. Mr. 135 Ruhland explained that his vision is individuality even with a row home development. 136 137 Mayor Rafferty remarked that he has worked to be in tune with some of the facts — nearby l38 Raven's Hollow is a PUD and it fits; that's the kind of development that would be more 139 acceptable for the neighbors he believes. He has historically tried to avoid anything less 140 than fifty foot lots. 141 142 Councilmember Stoesz asked if a private drive would help this development; the council 143 also discussed the cukde-sac element. Planner Larsen explained that staff is actually 144 looking at some changes to the cul-de-sac ordinance (updating). 145 146 Mr. Ruhland suggested that there will be information forthcoming, after they relook at the 147 project. 148 149 3. Advisory Board Appointment — Environmental Board — Administrator Cotton 150 reviewed the written report. There are two openings however they do not expire at the 151 same time and one term expires at the end of this year. She noted two applicants 152 remaining from the last round of appointments and that those two applicants were 153 interviewed already. Beyond that, one new application has been received and that person 154 has not been interviewed. She reviewed options presented by staff. 155 156 The council will interview all candidates prior to an upcoming council meeting 157 (September 13th or 27th). Terms may be changed to realignment and make them 158 appropriately scattered. 159 160 4. Livable Communities Act Participation —Community Development Director 161 Groe a reviewed his staff report that outlines participation requirements and benefits. 162 Some grant eligibility is based on participation in this program. There are more upsides 163 than downsides. The City has been a participant since 1996 and dropped off last year 164 because the Comp Plan wasn't done. 165 166 The council concurred that the matter will move forward to the council. 167 168 5. 2022 Draft Budget and Tax Levy — Finance Director Lynch noted Page 2 of the 169 annual budget as it shows changes from the council's first discussion to tonight. Staff 170 has brought the budget down to a 41.0 tax rate as requested by the council. Changes that 171 would bring the budget to that level are noted; some are changes in funding source (to 172 reserves). She noted attachments relating to recreation program funding ($52,000) that 173 would bring the tax rate to 41.209 and an explanation of the phase in for a new fire duty 174 crew. Ms. Lynch did note that updated tax capacity numbers have not been received from t75 the county and that could mean some change to the numbers. 176 177 Administrator Cotton noted areas that could fluctuate due to estimates such as health 178 insurance rates. 4