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City Council Regular Meeting — 07/12/04 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 38 <br />Mr. Beets concluded by encouraging the City Council to <br />consider over the next few weeks, as each department was <br />highlighted, the department impacts on the City workforce and <br />weaknesses created by making the proposed cuts as it related to <br />the overall picture, not in isolated contexts, and to consider <br />alternatives presented for discussion and debate. <br />Councilmember Kough reiterated his previous requests for <br />potential savings in contract maintenance and reductions in <br />overtime. <br />Finance Director Chris Miller reviewed the proposed budget <br />discussion schedule as presented in May to the City Council: <br />Mr. Miller noted that at each of the referenced meetings, an <br />approximate one hour presentation and discussion time had <br />been allotted. Mr. Miller advised that staff was prepared to <br />provide additional information to the Council to allow them to <br />make informed decisions, and as requested. <br />Councilmember Ihlan requested additional information on the <br />amount spent to-date on consultants, specifically the Twin <br />Lakes development, from January of 2003 to present. <br />Councilmember Schroeder noted that, his perception of the <br />recent Rosefest festivities were the best attended and provided <br />in several years, particularly commenting on the community <br />band and fireworks display. <br />City Manager Beets noted the substantial contribution toward <br />the festivities by Anchor Bank in the contribution amount of <br />