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Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that he is comfortable with the budget as proposed as this will <br />help the City to continue to grow the community. He noted that just because something is in the <br />budget does not mean it will occur and therefore he will support the budget as proposed. <br />Councilmember Shryock stated that while it is great if the City is able to save, using the example <br />of certain projects that may not actually happen in 2017 that are budgeted, she explained that the <br />residents are being taxed on the budget amount. She wanted to ensure that the City is being <br />mindful of what they are budgeting and spending. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that this budget seems fair and in line with the strategic <br />planning goals while also holding the line and adding the necessary personnel. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that although there is an increase for the EDA proposed, the item is <br />more in line with marketing and therefore should possibly be considered as a City item rather <br />than an additional EDA cost. <br />The consensus of the Council was in support of the budget as proposed. <br />Finance Director Lund explained that the taxes are not the only item that fund the budget as <br />building permits and other revenue sources provide funding as well. She also explained that <br />although some items do not move forward in a budget year or come in lower than expected, other <br />items come in above the budgeted amount and therefore the budget is a planning document and <br />is not something set in stone. <br />2.03: Future Business Park: Right of First Refusal <br />Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that the EDA is very affirmative of the staff recommendation noting <br />that at the high price the deal no longer makes sense for the City. <br />Acting Mayor LeTourneau agreed that at this price the deal does not make sense for the City. He <br />stated that he is frustrated in the overall business park idea as there was a lot of time and <br />planning put into this model. He challenged the Council to come together to develop a new <br />model for a business park that could bring the park to fruition sooner than originally planned. He <br />used the example of the Armstrong overpass, noting that once the Council was completely <br />committed to the idea they were able to bring the idea to action and explained that he would like <br />to see the same happen for a business park. <br />The consensus of the Council was to pass on the first right of refusal for the property. <br />3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br />3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar <br />City Council Work Session / November 7, 2016 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />