HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.04.2024 Council Work Session MinutesMarch 4, 2024
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
4:20 p.m.
Roll Call
Members present: Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Mr. Boesen, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Chiles, Mr.
Simon and Mr. Feuss. Ms. Creighton -Smith arrived at 4:23 p.m. Absent: Ms. Wilder.
Agenda, as proposed or amended
Boesen/Nichols
that the agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of February 19, 2024, as presented.
Boesen/Nichols
that the minutes of February 19, 2024, as presented, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five.
Motion carried.
Discussion of the FY2025 budget.
Bridget Wood, Finance Director, provided an overview of the proposed levy rates for the
FY2025 budget. She explained that the maximum levy rate that is proposed would see a
13.8% increase to $22.40718. She noted that though the levy rate would increase, residents
would see an overall $40.00 decrease in their property taxes.
Mayor Hart and City Council members discussed the proposed maximum levy rate with the
Finance Director.
Discussion of Street Department vehicle replacement.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, provided an update on the pavement
preservation program. He commented that the current equipment is dated and parts are
difficult to find, making repair time very lengthy. He shared information on the type of
equipment needed to do future projects in-house rather than contracted out. The approximate
cost of the equipment would be between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000. He explained that some
of the proposed equipment could be used for dual purposes. He provided an overview of the
technological advancements he would like to switch to.
Randy Bennett and City Council members discussed the proposed purchase of additional
equipment.
ADJOURNMENT
Feuss/Nchols
that the council adjourn at 5:03 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Kelley Felchle
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
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