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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION November 3, 2014 <br />DRAFT <br />91 Commercial development possibilities; <br />92 Townhome location; <br />93 Lot sizes, street widths and setbacks; <br />94 The parkland should be developed early and there is funding in first phase to do <br />95 so; trails would be included; <br />96 Density requirements are linked to Comp Plan but that can be amended; <br />97 20th Avenue traffic; a traffic analysis will be included; <br />98 Noise walls. <br />99 <br />100 Council members expressed interest in a tour of the type of properties being proposed. <br />101 <br />102 Mr. Packer asked for further direction from the council: Council Member Stoesz is <br />103 cognizant that the market drives development and he wants project that is viable long - <br />104 term. Council Member Roeser prefers bigger lots throughout but can understand that <br />105 isn't always possible; he agrees with the Mayor that the models are not correctly located <br />106 for the long term. Council Member Rafferty said he has to actually see what proposed lot <br />107 sizes looks like when built (he will participate in a tour). There was concurrence that <br />108 commercial will not be included. <br />109 <br />110 3. 2015 Budget Discussion — Finance Director Rolek noted information provided in the <br />111 council packet updating the proposed 2015 budget based on council discussions to date. <br />112 A new gap analysis is included with changes highlighted. He explained the impact that <br />113 the transfer from the Closed Bond Fund would have on the tax rate and tax levy. <br />114 <br />115 Administrator Karlson indicated that staff has sought to find recommendations for <br />116 reducing the start-up costs for the new fire department. They are recommending <br />117 reductions in consultant fees and salary costs (incentives), a reduction of about $48,000. <br />118 He noted possible savings of $40,000 by delaying the hiring of the Assistant City <br />119 Administrator position. Those savings would close the unfunded gap. <br />120 <br />121 Mr. Rolek moved to review of the Water and Sewer Funds. The rates for 2015 have <br />122 already been approved by the council and they will adequately cover budget needs. Mr. <br />123 Rolek provided a review of the funds noting capital needs in the future. Tim <br />124 Hillesheim, Utilities Supervisor, explained the capital needs, and funding and grant <br />125 possibilities. The council concurred with the budget plans for the funds. <br />126 <br />127 The council concurred on the adjustments proposed by staff to the General Fund. Based <br />128 on tonight's discussion, Director Rolek will start preparing for the budget public hearing <br />129 in December without returning for additional direction. <br />130 <br />131 4. Review Regular Agenda of November 10, 2014 — <br />132 <br />133 Council Member Roeser noted a brochure from the Minnesota Department of Economic <br />134 Development regarding possible grant funding for the city. <br />3 <br />