HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-2023 Council Special Work Session Minutes - Budget LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE: AUGUST 14, 2023
TIME STARTED: 7:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 9:39 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah Lynch;
Community Development Director Michael Grochala; Public Safety Director John Swenson;
Deputy Directors Dan L'Allier and Kyle Leibel; Public Service Director Rick DeGardner; Public
Works Superintendent Justin Williams; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika.
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
Finance Director Hannah Lynch presented to Council on the proposed 2024 budget. She advised
that this session was planned to highlight the levy and specific department budgets. The second
work session, scheduled for August 28 following the regular meeting, will cover The Rookery,
enterprise funds, and any follow-up.
Director Lynch advised that the proposed levy change is approximately an 8.2% increase, though
the proposal still reflects a balanced budget.
Following an overview by Director Lynch, department heads provided General Fund department
budgets were reviewed and explanations of proposed changes related to increases and decreases
were provided by department directors.
The work session concluded at 9:39 PM.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on August 28, 2023.
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