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Councilmember Kuzma stated that when the first round of budgeting was completed direction <br /> was given to reduce and Police Chief Katers replied with the three-year replacement plan. He <br /> stated that he would support the three-year replacement plan as proposed. He commented that it <br /> would make more sense to leave the peace officer's fund balances as is, rather than attempting to <br /> use those funds to offset the operating budget. <br /> 2.02: 2020 Capital Equipment Requests <br /> Finance Director Lund reviewed the staff report. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich provided input on the distribution policy, which allocates funds to the <br /> capital maintenance fund. <br /> Councilmember Riley referenced a seized vehicle and asked what that would be replaced with. <br /> Police Chief Katers replied that he would purchase whatever is available on the State purchasing <br /> contract. He explained that there are restrictions on what a vehicle can be used for when they are <br /> obtained through seizure, therefore it may not meet the needs of the department. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove referenced differences between 2020 and 2021 and noted that the <br /> difference seems to be based on the allocation of funds that is made through the distribution <br /> policy. She asked if a larger amount of the fire truck should be purchased in 2020 because the <br /> funds are available rather than having to bond in the future years. <br /> Finance Director Lund explained that there are not additional funds that would be available in <br /> 2020 to use for the fire truck. She explained that a capital equipment certificate would be issued <br /> for the total amount of debt. <br /> 2.03: Discuss 2020 Personnel Requests <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich referenced a previous worksession discussion related to the Planning <br /> Technician noting that the intent was to keep that position budget neutral and asked for <br /> additional details. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher explained that the Planning Technician would have 40 <br /> hours per week and the phased retirement position would have 16 hours per week. She <br /> explained that is necessary to handle the current workload in that department. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill explained the difference in pay rate between the <br /> employee entering phased retirement and the Planning Technician. He noted that the position <br /> would most likely be offset by permit revenue. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked if it would be possible for the Planning Technician to have less <br /> than 40 hours per week. <br /> City Council Work Session/November 18,2019 <br /> Page 7 of 14 <br />