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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> 222 - Councilmember Cavegn suggested that things can be funded long term with the <br /> 223 fees that are being discussed; <br /> 224 - The mayor expressed a desire that staff"sharpen their pencils"in both revenues <br /> 225 and expenditures; Administrator Cotton said staff, with council direction, could <br /> 226 bring information back on such things as revenues/fees however that could take <br /> 227 some time; <br /> 228 - The council discussed a storm water utility; Administrator Cotton reviewed the <br /> 229 costs currently included in the budget related to storm water maintenance; there <br /> 230 was discussion about the possibility of a water treatment facility and how that <br /> 231 would fit in; <br /> 232 - Councilmember Stoesz noted payments (debt service) for the YMCA facility; he <br /> 233 wonders if the City could get a break on those payments since the facility isn't <br /> 234 open; Staff indicated that discussion is underway with the City's bond counsel on <br /> 235 the matter of that facility; <br /> 236 <br /> 237 Administrator Cotton continued by finalizing staff s presentation, noting the water and <br /> 238 sewer operating budgets. Public Services Director DeGardner noted the reduction in <br /> 239 metro sewer charges. Ms. Cotton noted other items for discussion included in the budget <br /> 240 paperwork. The use of Corona Virus Relief funds will be evaluated for use as possible. <br /> 241 Ms. Cotton continued the review by noting the fund that was set up in 2018 to cover costs <br /> 242 of updating parks and trails infrastructure; continued funding would impact the budget. <br /> 243 Finally technology expenses throughout the budget are identified to the extent possible. <br /> 244 <br /> 245 The council discussed the budget gap and the tax rate goal. <br /> 246 <br /> 247 Staff will identify some reductions and also plan to provide information on the impact to <br /> 248 services with a static tax rate. Administrator Cotton noted that it would be helpful for <br /> 249 staff to understand the council's wishes regarding recreation programming. The council <br /> 250 determined that the funds should be left in the budget pending more information on what <br /> 251 lies ahead. <br /> 252 <br /> 253 Public Services Director DeGardner suggested that the $375,000 earmarked by an earlier <br /> 254 council for improvements at the community center land should be allocated for other <br /> 255 parks and trails projects. Mayor Rafferty expressed support for park improvement <br /> 256 funding. <br /> 257 3. Set Meeting Date for Next Budget Work Session <br /> 258 <br /> 259 The council will attempt to meet next on the budget on August 191h <br /> 260 4. Adjourn <br /> 261 The meeting was adjourned. <br /> 262 <br /> 263 <br /> 6 <br />