HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-Council Work Session-4/6/2020COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 6, 2020
4:55 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Boesen, Amos, Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder, and Juon joined the meeting
by telephone.
Moved by Juon seconded by Amos that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, gave a brief overview of the purpose for the discussion.
Mrs. Juon questioned what the purpose of the Finance Committee would be with the proposed
changes.
Michelle Weidner commented that is the purpose of the discussion.
Mr. Morrissey commented that the he believes the Finance Committee serves an important role in
city government and does not believe this action should take place. He recommended reinstituting
the prior committees and the creation of a new committee on oversite of government operations
and economic issues.
Mr. Amos commented that the information that the council receives lends transparency and
believes it will be a mistake to eliminate the committee.
Mrs. Juon commented that she wants the amount of Pre -Authorizations increase to $10,000. She
stated that she is not convinced and does not understand the need to remove the other items.
Mr. Boesen commented that he supports pre -authorizations increasing to $5,000 and believes
fewer steps should be in place for travel.
Mrs. Klein concurs with Mr. Boesen and Mrs. Juon but commented that the elimination of bills
payment jeopardizes transparency.
Michelle Weidner commented that she is open to council's recommendations and noted that
departments will need to be more careful particularly when federal grants are involved.
Mrs. Juon questioned if bills payments would remain on the agenda for full council if it is removed
from the Finance Committee.
Michelle Weidner commented it could be handled however council wishes.
Mayor Hart commented that the Finance Committee need to work together to review finance
procedures. He further commented that the reason that some of the previous committees are no
longer in place is because he prefers that all seven council members have the opportunity ity to discuss
the issues.
Mrs. Juon questioned if this should be placed on the Finance Committee for discussion.
Mayor Hart asked Michelle Weidner if it could be placed on next week's Finance Committee
agenda.
Michelle Weidner confirmed.
Mr. Morrissey questioned why this item was placed on the agenda on Friday morning when agenda
items are to be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and commented on what the code of
ordinances says about standing committees.
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Mayor Hart commented that if it is the desire of council to have committee meetings where all
council members don't participate, he is open to those suggestions.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Juon seconded by Amos that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:23 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Kelley Fel e
City Clerk