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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION DRAFT 3 DeGardner noted that would be an excellent addition whoever it would be cost 89 prohibitive without something like a county project providing funding; 90 91 Councilmember Lyden noted that the numbers are tough. He received confirmation that 92 the pickle ball court funding has already been spent. 93 94 - Debt Levy – significant changes (street reconstruction is added); 95 - Some reserves are available – if used, Ms. Lynch said reserves should be used for 96 one-time costs only; $500,000 in General Fund reserves available; Common 97 Bond Funds available but that has been discussed for rec center funding; 98 - Transfers in – Cable funds coming in for the communications specialist. 99 100 In conclusion, Ms. Lynch said that staff brought forward a budget that continues city 101 services. 102 103 Councilmember Ruhland asked about the value increase projection? Ms. Lynch said 104 taxable market value increase estimate is 5.6 %, as provided by the County Assessor. 105 106 Councilmember Stoesz asked staff to forward a template of the handout so that he can 107 create additional scenarios. 108 109 Councilmember Ruhland asked about impact on the City’s bond rating if reserves are 110 utilized; Ms. Lynch suggested that the $500,000 use would leave the City still within its 111 reserve policy so shouldn’t impact the bond rating. 112 113 The council had a discussion about public works facilities. 114 115 Councilmember Lyden said he hasn’t voted for a tax increase. He would love to see staff 116 come back at 40.1% to see what it would look like. Ms. Lynch noted the final scenario in 117 the handout provided; it’s a $1.1 gap. 118 119 Staff is asking the council to provide direction on areas to cut. Councilmember Lyden 120 suggested that staff has a better knowledge and he’d like to receive their 121 recommendations. Administrator Cotton suggested that she’d recommend that staff have 122 the opportunity to present information on what is needed. Mayor Rafferty remarked that 123 he sees that staff is looking for guidance; he doesn’t think that 41 is an unrealistic number 124 based on the needs. Councilmember Lyden said he would like information on the tax 125 rate of other communities. Councilmember Cavegn suggested he could use more detail 126 on many of the items, noting fire services in particular and he also noted the half time 127 building inspector. 128 129 Councilmember Ruhland asked if the current drought conditions shouldn’t help get storm 130 water maintenance work done in an easier fashion. Staff will investigate. 131 132