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Finance Director Lund explained including that position was an error and should be removed. <br />She stated the numbers listed under reductions are correct. <br />Councilmember Riley suggested a discussion to evaluate how the newly hired City Attorney was <br />being used and whether it was efficient for him to attend every Council meeting. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated he had that discussion and City Attorney Langel will look at <br />hours spent and contract impact. He stated City Attorney Langel has indicated that more hours <br />have been used than expected so there will be a future discussion relating to efficient use of those <br />hours. <br />Councilmember Riley stated his other suggestions had already been incorporated into the budget <br />revisions. <br />Councilmember Riley asked what the total levy is. <br />Finance Director Lund stated the levy is $9,410,498, a reduction of $891,073 from the original <br />budget. She explained how roads were budgeted and proposed reductions. <br />Councilmember Riley asked about the projected reduction in building permit fees. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated staff took a conservative approach to establish <br />a base and while it is hoped that some of the projects will move forward, they are not yet final. <br />Mayor Strommen stated as the Council looks at this in six months, there may be a better <br />understanding whether that revenue projection is accurate or may be better than hoped. She <br />stated adjustments can be made at that time, if needed, and she appreciates staff taking a <br />conservative approach to building revenue projections. <br />Councilmember Riley pointed out this is 25% of the increase, which is a large portion. He asked <br />if those fees are on track in 2014. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated staff had hoped to see stronger numbers in <br />single family and manufacturing and retail that were anticipated for 2014 but that may not occur. <br />He explained that should those projects not occur, there would also be a corresponding reduction <br />in expenses. <br />Councilmember Riley asked what would the estimated percentage be should those larger projects <br />occur. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated if the Council is interested in that information, <br />he would have to calculate those specific numbers. <br />City Administrator Ulrich asked what would be the percentage drop in revenue from 2014 actual <br />to projected. <br />City Council Work Session / September 2, 2014 <br />Page 3 of 9 <br />