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Council held discussion was held on potential budget impacts. Director Lynch discussed that there <br /> would be minimal impact and that there is enough flexibility in the part-time budget to navigate <br /> the first year of ESST requirements. <br /> Council concurred with staff recommendation for implementation and directed staff to bring <br /> forward a formal policy for adoption at the next regular meeting. <br /> 10. Personnel Policy Updates <br /> Human Resources and Communications Director Meg Sawyer presented suggested updates to <br /> the City's personnel policies; all updates were provided in detail in the staff report. <br /> Council approved moving the personnel policy to the next agenda. <br /> 11. 2024 Budget and Tax Levy <br /> Finance Director Hannah Lynch sought Council direction on the proposed final budget and tax <br /> levy as since the last discussion at the November Work Session, Council approved an increase in <br /> the compensation plan for part-time firefighters which has resulted in a $53,000 budget impact. <br /> Staff provided two suggested options for balancing the budget, outlined in detail in the staff <br /> report. <br /> Council discussed options and directed staff to proceed with Option 2: Decrease the interfund <br /> loan from the Sewer Fund for the purchase of the two water tenders with Public Safety Aid. Use <br /> of$229,294 in Public Safety Aid for capital equipment. This option would not result in an increase <br /> to the tax levy in future budget years. <br /> Council Updates on Boards/Commissions <br /> No updates were provided. <br /> 12. Adjourn <br /> The work session concluded at 10:40 PM. <br /> These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on January 8, 2024. <br /> Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Ro f erty, Mayor <br />