Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-28 Council minutes~~®~ C[TY C)F [4WA CITY ~ ~~~~~~~ E~C~RA Date: June 4, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, May 28, 2009, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright UISG: Shipley Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Lewis, O'Malley, Mansfield, Rocca, Craig, Fosse, Tharp, Kopping (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) Hand Outs: - Council budget /priorities discussion outline - Reductions - Revenue - Information Technology Services FY 08 - Human Resources -Payroll Department Reductions v. Revenues Interim City Manager Helling explained the revised handouts reflective of the discussion Tuesday evening; and additional input from departments since that time. ICM Helling stated that items underlined were either added or moved up; italicized number by Library reflects the revised number striking the transit subsidy; HIS had a double entry; and Senior Center requested the reduction of the Program Guide be withdrawn and something else compensated for it. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Majority agreed to: ^ Discontinue ECICOG funding ^ Retain Administrative and Confidential increases in FY10 Franchise Fee in Standings Bill ICM Helling reported that the Governor had signed the legislation providing for Cities to utilize franchise fees, and the matter will be scheduled for an upcoming work session. Fee Study ICM Helling stated staff was conducting an internal user fee study and it should be done in a few weeks. FY10 as presented ICM Helling stressed the FY10 reductions did not include any employee layoffs, and any turnover or vacancies would be reviewed prior to filling the position. Council Work Session May 28, 2009 Page 2 Pay Monthly or Semi-Monthly Finance Director O'Malley reviewed his handout (Human Resources -Payroll Department) and reported that the University does bi-weekly paychecks for all temporary employees, certain AFSCME positions and other federal funded; then monthly for others. He stressed savings would only occur if everyone within the City switched to a monthly check. Majority agreed to discuss the matter later in the year along with negotiations of all three union contracts and also research electric deposit. Senior Center Services After discussion, majority agreed not to pursue additional issues at this time. Information Tech Charge Backs Finance Director O'Malley reviewed his handout (Information Technology Services FY 08). No additional information was requested and no changes were made. A2 Occupancies Council Member Hayek stated his interest to pursue economy of scale in terms of installation of individual sprinkler systems and capital work. After discussion, it was agreed Council Member Hayek would follow up with appropriate staff individually and ask to have it put back on a work session agenda if he was not able to get the information or additional Council discussion was needed. Airport Subsidy Operations Spec. Tharp preset for discussion. After discussion, a majority expressed interest to talk about a business plan to reduce general levy in FY11 with the Airport Commission at an upcoming joint meeting later in June. Fire Station # 4 Fire Chief Rocca present for discussion. Majority agreed to schedule discussion of implementation of a franchise fee within 30 days; a timeline for construction and staffing of the station; and an update of possible stimulus money available. Public Art Council confirmed cutting back on staff support and bond funding. City of Literature ICM Helling reviewed the history and the likelihood of budgetary impacts in FY10 and FY11. Library Director Craig present for discussion. "Other Possible's" Council Member Champion suggested a portion of the $27,000 collected in fines by the Library be returned equal to the pay of a meter (enforcement) person. Council Work Session May 28, 2009 Page 3 Franchise Fee Council Member Correia requested consideration of using some existing revenue received from Mediacom to assist in General Fund services Other Majority agreed to pursue other options for Deer Management Meeting adjourned 8:40 PM.