05-21-07 Item 2B, 2008 Prelim Budget Discussion

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COUNCIL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The City Council is the legislative body of the City of Kirksville and has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. The Council will focus on four areas during the 2007 year: 1) economic development efforts to increase job opportunities; 2) quality of life issues; 3) fiscal responsibility and efficiency in government; and 4) protection of City-owned assets. OBJECTIVES/GOALS . Continue to formulate and establish policies that will ensure accomplishment of the City Council's annual goals. . Work to establish positive relations with the community through open communication. . Establish City-wide goals and objectives for the City Manager to implement through active participation in monthly meetings and an annual goal-setting retreat. . Continue to review the benefits of establishing a charter community. . Stay informed of changes and improvements in municipal government that will allow the best use of resources through active attendance at the annual Missouri Municipal League conference ($3,000). HIGHLIGHTS/SIGNIFICANT CHANGES There are no real significant changes shown in this budget. The City has four more years of lease payments for the fire and police stations. The budget includes an additional $5,200 for the City's membership fee to the North Missouri Regional Planning Commission. This charge was previously in thG Economic Development budget. The General Fund continues to subsidize the Aquatic Center ($114.000) and the Airport ($90,000). -74 - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .