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• <br />• <br />• <br />CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 4, 2007 <br />APPROVED <br />1 Blue Heron Days — The festival group has submitted an official request for city funding <br />2 in the amount of $6,000 to support the Ambassador's Program. Finance Officer Rolek <br />3 explained that there is no specific funding included in the proposed budget for Blue <br />4 Heron Day; the council has previously provided some assistance with float maintenance <br />5 and waiver of fees. <br />6 <br />7 A discussion of what other communities contribute to festivals concluded that there is no <br />8 real standard. <br />9 <br />10 The council concurred that if the Blue Heron Days request is considered, other requests <br />11 should receive the same consideration. Some organizations that have requested funds <br />12 clearly provide public services while others not so. One source of funding that could be <br />13 considered this year is the returned hospital district funds. <br />14 <br />15 2007 Budget — Finance Director Rolek reported that the 2007 budget will be very tight to <br />16 the end; a review will occur before the end of the year. <br />17 <br />18 Attorney's Fees — Administrator Heitke updated the council on the possibility of an RFP <br />19 for attorney's services. It is still an item being considered for 2008. The proposed budget <br />20 doesn't reflect any major change at this time, however, cost is a driving factor for a <br />21 change. <br />22 <br />23 Valuation Update — Finance Director Rolek suggested that he will keep the valuation <br />24 information up to date based on what he receives from the county. The current estimate <br />25 was provided by the county. <br />26 <br />27 Utility Rates — Finance Director Rolek reminded the council that a utility rate study is <br />28 currently being done by Springsted, Inc. and will be available in time for adoption of the <br />29 final budget. The current approach is to remain revenue neutral and redistribute the rates <br />30 according to use, without accidentally penalizing typical use situations. The council <br />31 should see more information at the October work session. <br />32 <br />33 The council will have a general discussion about balancing the budget based on current <br />34 decisions at the next work session. Staff was requested to bring suggestions. <br />35 <br />36 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting <br />37 held on September 24, 2007. <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />42 u i. e Bartell, Ci , Cler John Bergeson, Mayor <br />43 <br />