2011-09-14 CC Minutes - Approved

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Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation for Setting the 2012 8K Walk/Run, In-Line Skate, Kids ½ Mile Fun Run for the Same Weekend as other th Fete des Lacs events (July 27, 28 & 29, 2012) with July 28 being the run/walk, in- line skate date. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Paar read a memo from Chairperson Branch thanking the Committee and recognizing them for all of there efforts over the 4 years that he has been affiliated with them. (See Attached) 3. Downtown Colored Concrete Deterioration Council Member Paar had concerns that due to the time of the study inspections, the concrete may experience more deterioration throughout the winter months. Engineer Statz stated that the question is whether to repair/replace the existing concrete prior to the winter season and before the study commences or wait and see what happens. Both Engineer Statz and Public Works Director Palzer felt that the existing concrete was fairly stable. Consensus was that the concrete should be left until the State completes the study of colored concrete, likely causing this to be delayed until next year. VIII.NEW BUSINESS 1.2012 Budget & Levy a. Res. #11-017 – Approving the Proposed 2012 Budget & Preliminary Tax Levy Finance Director Jeziorski reviewed the preliminary budget and levy through a power point presentation with Council. Prior to the current meeting, the council had four Budget Work Sessions to discuss budget and levy matters. Finance Director Jeziorski stated that the process is to submit the preliminary levy to the County by September 15, 2011 with an additional final submittal in December. Following the preliminary budget, only a decrease to the levy can be made. Council Member Fehrenbacher stated that Council made very difficult decisions by reducing staffing levels and other areas while providing essentials services and road projects. Council Member Paar stated that since he has been on Council, each year has proven to be a challenge and the economy continues to worsen. Consensus was that Council personally cares deeply about their employees and appreciates their commitment; however, staff and Council tried extremely hard to balance the budget without increasing the levy. Council has expressed to the residents that they may experience slight delay in non-emergency services and requested that they be patient. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Res. #11-017 – Approving the Proposed 2012 Budget & Preliminary Tax Levy as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.Source Water Protection Plan Implementation Grant Application Administrator Larson reviewed the application with Council stating that this would assist residents that reside within the Wellhead Protection Area who desire to seal their wells. Administrator Larson stated that this is not a matching fund grant to the City; however, the Council could place requirements on the recipients for matching or partial funding.