City Council Minutes
January 31, 2005 - 7:30pm
PRESIDING OFFICER:
Mayor John C.M. Davis
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE: Mayor John C.M. Davis
PRESENT: Mayor John C.M. Davis, Mayor
Pro-Tem Susan J. Osika, Councilpersons Joane E. Ford, Justin R. Horvath,
Mark D. Owen, Linda L. Robertson, and Charles J. Sumrack.
ABSENT:
None.
STAFF
PRESENTATION-Strategic Planning: Capital Improvements and Infrastructure
Philip Hathaway, Director of Community Development,
addressed the City Council regarding proposed DDA Capital Improvements
and the Parks Capital Improvements Plan.
Gary Burk, Utilities Director, addressed the City
Council regarding capital outlay considerations for the water and sewer
utilities.
Ronald Baker, City Engineer, addressed the City
Council regarding proposed capital improvements related to streets and
drains. He proposes using more money for maintenance to prevent
increased reconstruction projects.
Gregg Guetschow, City Manager, commented regarding
upcoming needs for Curwood Castle Park, Holman Pool, Library, and other
miscellaneous projects.
Richard Williams, Finance Director, commented
regarding traditional budget approach and reported that revenue
constraints will affect operations versus capital improvements. He
stated that the goal is to present a “laundry list” for capital
improvements. He also commented that there is no revenue source
connected to the improvements.
CITIZEN
COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
DISCUSSION -
Strategic Planning: Capital Improvements and Infrastructure
Gregg Guetschow, City Manager, facilitated the
discussion related to capital improvements and infrastructure. He asked
City Council what they want to accomplish with capital improvements.
There was general discussion regarding development
of criteria to determine what projects are done; ongoing replacements
fund for all upcoming projects; maintaining the current level of
infrastructure and capital improvements; keeping our streets in well
maintained condition being a top priority; water and sewer systems;
declining sources of revenue; and community needs and involvement for
funding purposes. There was further discussion regarding available
revenue sources, fund balance reserves, option if revenues are not
available to fund current levels of operations and infrastructure, and a
community survey.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilperson
Owen for adjournment at 9:31 p.m. Motion supported by Councilperson
Sumrack and concurred in by unanimous vote.
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John C.M. Davis, Mayor
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Gail L. Schultz, City
Clerk
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