HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-Council Work Session-2/21/2020COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 21, 2020
3:30 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Boesen, Amos, Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder. Absent: Juon.
Moved by Morrissey seconded by Feuss that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Obi ective: Discussion of the FYE2021 budget — Additional needs level.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, provided an overview of several handouts, which
included the Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Property Tax Levy, FYE2020 Certified and
FYE2021 Max Levy Budget Comparison, and FYE 2020 Certified and FYE2021 Max Levy
Budget Comparison. She explained that the levy rate published in the paper is $18.87700, which
was higher from the proposed rate discussed at the Monday, February 17, 2020 work session. The
increase is due to the inclusion of budget requests made by council members and updated
information received from city departments.
Mrs. Klein questioned where the proposed spending leaves the fund balance.
Michelle Weidner explained that it would more than deplete the fund balance as well as any gains
made this past fiscal year.
Mr. Morrissey questioned how much of the fund balance is projected to be used during the current
fiscal year.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, commented it is difficult to answer as additional
revenue will be coming, hopefully, in May and June depending on when the pools can open.
Mr. Amos clarified that the additional needs list is all of the things the department heads say they
need additionally in order to operate their departments efficiently.
Michelle confirmed and explained that there are revenue adjustments still needed but they are
included in the additional needs level.
Mr. Amos clarified that department requests keep the city under the $8.10 limit but the council
requests put the city over the limit.
Michelle Weidner confirmed.
Mr. Morrissey clarified the different budget layers in handouts and the percentage increase for
each.
Michelle Weidner explained that there are revenue adjustments included with the expense
adjustments and commented that the asking puts the city over the $8.10 limit, so fund balance has
to be used to cover the additional expenses requested.
Mayor Hart questioned why the city is getting less money in the 2021 budget.
Michelle Weidner commented that the state changed the residential roll back.
Mayor Hart stepped out at 3:55 p.m.
157455 - Amos/Grieder
That Mr. Morrissey serve as the presiding officer. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Objective: Discussion of the Leisure Services Cultural and Arts Technology Services and Central
Garage department budgets.
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Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, provided an overview of the FYE2021 Leisure Services
Department budget.
Council members discussed the FYE 2021 Leisure Services Department budget with Paul Huting
and Michelle Weidner.
Kent Shankle, Cultural and Arts Director, provided an overview of the FYE2021 Cultural and Arts
Department budget.
Council members discussed the FYE2021 Cultural and Arts Department budget with Kent Shankle
and Michelle Weidner.
Chris Youngblut, MIS Director, provided an overview of the FYE2021 MIS Department budget.
He noted that the department would be requesting to hire an additional staff person to oversee GIS
services for $101,000, including benefits.
Council members discussed the FYE2021 MIS Department budget with Kent Shankle and
Michelle Weidner.
With no finrther business before the Council, it was moved by Feuss seconded by Grieder that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:04 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
elley Fel de
City Clerk