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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION
JUNE 12, 2017
Mayor Larson called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Present-Larson, Bartholomay, Bernhjelm, Craig and Donnelly
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Public Works Director Gehler, Community Development
Director Kienberger, Parks and Recreation Director Distad and Finance Director Hanson
Agenda
Motion by Craig, second by Donnelly,to adopt the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried.
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
Community Development Director Kienberger and Public Works Director Gehler presented an
update on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan schedule and work.
A summary of the work schedule along with the different groups that will be involved was
reviewed. In addition,the technical plans associated with comprehensive plan were reviewed
along with how this information flows to additional studies and work projects. Staff also
reviewed the park and recreation plans associated with this work. The park and recreation
plans are completed in house by city staff.
Kienberger reviewed how the 2011 comprehensive plan update will benefit the time it takes to
complete the 2040 comprehensive plan work.
Kienberger presented an update on a recent economic development opportunity the city was
involved in.
2017 First Quarter Budget Review
Finance Director Hanson reviewed the first quarter 2017 budget to actual results. Overall the
budgets are on track with previous year's results.
Hanson reviewed a number of other funds besides the General Funds and answered a number
of questions.
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Councilmember Craig asked about the refinancing of bonds that occurred in 2016 and the
source of their funding. Hanson shared how the refinancing was performed last year.
2030 Financial Plan
Administrator McKnight reviewed the draft 2030 Financial Plan. This plan has been in the
works for a number of years and is the culmination of many different financial plans and capital
improvement plans.
McKnight reviewed the concept of the plan and each of the individual plans that are currently
included in the document. It was stated that this plan is a draft and will never be completed as
it will be constantly updated.
The draft summary of the plan was reviewed with the city council. McKnight reviewed how
some of the plans, including the street and vehicle plans, will already be updated with new
information. Discussion occurred around of number of areas in the plan.
This information was reviewed as a precursor to the draft 2018 budget which will be discussed
at the July 2017 work session.
City Council Roundtable
Councilmembers asked questions on a number of projects.
Staff was directed to schedule a city council retreat and a new city council photo opportunity.
Adjourn
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm,to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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