HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/93CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
June 28, 1993
5:30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Mayor Manning, Angel, Buck, Fox, Wright,
Budak.
Members absent: Dell.
Lemke,
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a proposed agreement with
Black Hawk County for zoning administration and building
inspection. Don Temeyer, Planning & Development Director, reported
that Black Hawk County is in need of said services due to the
retirement of Ken Lind, Zoning Administrator for the Iowa Northland
Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG). Black Hawk County
contracts for said services with INRCOG at an annual fee of
$41,000. The proposed one year agreement offered by the city would
provide the same services for a like amount with a 30 -day
cancellation clause. The Board of Supervisors have indicated they
would prefer a six month contract with a 30 -day cancellation
clause. This amended contract will be presented to the Board of
Supervisors at their meeting of June 29, 1993.
The City will provide the services with existing staff by spreading
the work among current employees. Inspectors may be needed during
peak times. The contract will be based on a per hour rate not to
exceed $41,000.
Councilperson Fox spoke in support of this cooperative effort.
Mr. Temeyer explained that administratively, the County would
retain its decision making powers in terms of ordinances and board
and commissions. Mr. Temeyer also stated that the city will incur
considerable time in "gearing up", i.e. county regulations,
ordinances, etc., although both the City of Waterloo and Black Hawk
County both enforce the Uniform Building Code.
Sharon Juon, Executive of the
Governments, spoke in support
No official action was taken
adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Iowa Northland Regional Council of
of the proposed agreement.
by the Council. The meeting was
Michelle Temeyer
Acting Clerk/Auditor
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
:Tune 28, 1993
6:00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Mayor Manning, Angel, Buck, Fox, Wright, Lemke,
Budak.
Members absent: Dell.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss amendments to the F.Y.
1994 budget and other related actions.
Michelle Temeyer, Acting Clerk/Auditor, presented a proposed
resolution for council consideration relating to various actions of
the F.Y. 1994 budget. Those actions include:
1. Projected cuts in various budgets totaling $313,000;
2. All future personnel vacancies during F.Y. 1994 will be
reviewed both by the Human Resources Committee and the
City Council;
3. The adoption of an ordinance to reflect a 5% cash reserve
in the general fund within five years;
4. The intent of the council to set a date of hearing to
reflect adjustments to the personnel services line items
of various budgets;
5. The development of a monthly cash flow projection and
management plan for F.Y. 1994; and
6. Authorize the Finance Committee to monitor the financial
condition of the city and make recommendations to the
City Council concerning future adjustments.
Councilperson Budak spoke against not filling the vacancy for a
fire fighter position stating that this would reduce the public's
safety.
Councilperson Fox asked for clarification concerning an increase in
the insurance reserve. Ms. Temeyer stated that the increase is to
fund additional costs associated with the city's Blue Cross Blue
Shield health insurance policy that is self funded. The city pays
actual expenses incurred. The city has budgeted a 9% increase for
Blue Cross Blue Shield premiums but the actual costs will rise by
18%.
Councilperson Wright questioned vacancies being reviewed by the
City Council subsequent to review by the Human Resources Committee.
Councilperson Budak proposed that the fire vacancy be funded with
$14,000 from the cash reserve and $14,000 from the insurance
reserve. Councilpersons Fox and Angel spoke against cutting the
library by $40,000.
The Mayor encouraged the council to accept the proposed resolution.
Councilperson Buck reminded council members that this proposal was
done with great pain by various department members but generally
reflects the collective view of the department heads. A second
alternative would be across-the-board cuts.
Councilperson Budak stated that cutting a fire fighter will
increase the number of injuries and response time. In response to
a question by Councilperson Fox, Don Temeyer, Planning &
Development Director, stated that a lay off and still performing
the services required by the Black Hawk County contract for
building inspection and zoning administration would be difficult to
fulfill. This revenue is need to support staff time to administer
said contract.
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It was noted that the Park Department has absorbed a considerable
number of the budget cuts during the past years to fund other city
services. Councilperson Wright contended that money should be
available somewhere in the budget to address these problems.
Councilperson Fox noted that money is not available as needed to
provide the current level of services.
No official action was taken and the meeting was adjourned at 6:43
p.m.
Michelle Temeyer
Acting Clerk/Auditor