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Finance Director Lund replied that the added $10,000 was related to the presidential election, but <br />the overall $25,000 contingency was then reduced by $10,000. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked for clarification on the asphalt line item for park trail <br />maintenance. <br />Finance Director Lund provided additional explanation noting that the expenditure was better <br />offset by the revenue source and provided additional information on the capital maintenance <br />fund. <br />Councilmember Riley asked the source of the firetruck funding. <br />Finance Director Lund replied that the first half would be funded by the equipment fund and <br />funding for the second half would still need to be discussed. <br />Councilmember Riley asked if there are large equipment replacements in years two and three. <br />Finance Director Lund believed that plow trucks would be included in those years. She <br />commented that the firetruck expenditure is not currently slated to impact the levy. <br />Fire Chief Kohner stated that if the truck replacement is pushed out there would no doubt be <br />additional maintenance required as the truck is past the recommended lifecycle and the mechanic <br />has recommended replacement. He noted that if the purchase is delayed, the cost would <br />increase, and the revenue gained from the sale would decrease based on the age of the vehicle. <br />Mayor LeTourneau summarized that six percent will move forward as the preliminary levy <br />increase amount. He noted that once the preliminary amount is adopted, the Council and staff <br />can continue to have discussions related to possible decreases. <br />Councilmember Riley asked that Finance Director Lund review the items that the City was <br />already committed to in the budget when she makes the presentation, noting that many of the <br />increases were already built in due to obligations. <br />Councilmember Kuzma commended the hard work of staff to lower the budget to the directed <br />six percent. <br />2.02: Recreation Program Policy Plan <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that when looking through the case, it sounds like this <br />employee will be hired and will then provide a financial analysis to justify her job rather than <br />completing that process ahead of time. <br />City Council Work Session / September 10, 2019 <br />Page 2 of 9 <br />