HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.10.03 CC Minutes - Budget WorkshopMINUTES FOR THE COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP OF OCTOBER 3, 2006
Acting Mayor Becky Petryk called the budget workshop to order at 8:41 am.
PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, (Miron arrived at 8:42 am)
City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear, Finance Director Ron Otkin, PW
Director Chris Petree, and Fire Chief Jim Compton
PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED 2007 CITY BUDGET
Finance Director Ron Otkin presented the proposed 2007 City budget using a PowerPoint
slideshow, which highlighted a continued flat tax rate. Ron's thorough presentation reflected
modifications made to the proposed budget from meetings with individual Council members
after the levy was certified by the City Council on September 5, 2006. Council member Mike
Granger stated that he was pleased with Ron's good presentation.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mayor Fran Miron and Council members asked a number of questions, which were answered
by Ron and City staff. Areas addressed, included the apprentice maintenance worker position
in the public works department, temporary associate planner position in community
development department, and additional police protection services. There were a number of
specific line items in the budget, which were questioned by the Council.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
After a lengthy discussion, Council agreed to direct staff to reduce the current tax rate of
35.826% by approximately 1 %. Council is very comfortable with the budget, and directed Ron
to reduce the budget by approximately $50,000. Ron stated that he will work on the suggested
budget.
COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION FOR 12/04/06 TRUTH -IN -TAXATION PUBLIC
HEARING
Mayor Miron stated that with school district operating levy referendums and the Washington
County Open Space Referendum, there are priorities for taxpayers to consider. It would be
important for the City to reduce the tax rate to ease the impact on taxpayers. Council agreed to
have Ron make the necessary changes and cancel the following budget workshop schedule for
October 16, 2006 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at 11:00 am.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator