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City Council Study Session —11/15/04 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 10 <br />Councilmember Schroeder spoke in support of maintaining the <br />position; but opined that he would not support a 9.5% budget <br />increase, and spoke in support of reducing COLA. <br />Councilmember Kough noted that the maintenance department <br />was one person short already; and expressed support for saving <br />the maintenance position. <br />Councilmember Ihlan opined that she would prefer to keep the <br />position if possible, and to stay as close to 9.5% levy increase, <br />but the position was not a budget-breaker for her. <br />Mayor Klausing sought clear directive for staff: noting that no <br />one's first choice was to eliminate Directive #5, but people were <br />willing to get to a budget. Mayor Klausing supported a 3% <br />COLA and sought consensus. <br />Councilmember Maschka suggested that staff go back and look <br />at the maintenance position, along with the 9.5% levy increase, <br />and bring back those figures for Council consideration; noting <br />the consensus for eliminating the other two positions (Directives <br />#4 and 6) were evident. <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the upcoming Truth in <br />Taxation hearing and presentation information required; and <br />providing more specific direction to staff. <br />City Manager Beets noted that staff had repeatedly looked for <br />long-term, sustainable cuts, and he didn't anticipate that <br />additional cuts were available, but offered to further review <br />items. <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the Housing and <br />Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Levy and timetable. <br />Mayor Klausing discussed including the HRA Levy on the <br />December 6, 2004 regular meeting agenda. <br />5. 2005 City Fee Schedule 2005 City Fee <br />Finance Director Chris Miller reviewed the recommended 2005 Schedule <br />fee adjustments within various departments, noting that <br />