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Finance Director Lund confirmed that would have an impact. She stated that has been the increase <br />each year in order to fund the future improvements that would be necessary to continue to support <br />the City projects. She stated that at the regular meeting there is a zero percent increase proposed <br />for the sewer fund. She noted that the proposed fee schedule will include the 2.5 percent increase <br />for the water fund along with the recycling charge negotiated during the last case. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht asked if staff could provide him with a calendar of when these annual <br />reviews and discussions take place, as that could help him better prepare in the future. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that a budget calendar is adopted in January of each year and <br />includes those dates. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund highlighted the upcoming dates related to the budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht referenced the inclusion of the community center and asked if that is a <br />project supported by the Council or whether it should be removed from the CIP. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich commented that there is a question on the citizen survey related to that <br />item and perhaps that feedback should be gained, along with the input of the Councilmembers that <br />will join the Council in January prior to that discussion. <br /> <br />Mayor LeTourneau commented that the item has remained on the list as it is a desired amenity of <br />some of the residents and therefore has been left on as a placeholder. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked for input from public safety and public works related to vehicle <br />replacement and how that timing is determined. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer commented that vehicle replacement is slotted for certain <br />years but that does not mean the replacement will occur in that year. He explained that he ranks <br />the vehicles based on a point system and therefore just because a vehicle is slated for replacement <br />in a year, does not mean it would need to be replaced in that year. <br /> <br />Mayor LeTourneau explained that this is a planning document, but it is very fluid, and things can <br />be moved around based on needs. <br /> <br />Police Chief Katers commented that public safety has an ideal and optimal schedule for vehicle <br />replacement but reality comes into that as well, noting that some vehicles are in accidents and need <br />replacement and the life of others can sometimes be extended. He stated that they work with their <br />mechanic to get the most life out of the vehicles without increased maintenance costs. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma referenced the fire truck purchase which was originally slated for purchase <br />in one year but was then split between two years. He noted that police vehicles are constantly on <br />the road and therefore wear out much sooner than typical vehicles. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley referenced some of the park improvements slated for the next year which <br />seem to be additions of maintenance heavy items. He asked if those funds would be better spent <br />City Council Work Session / November 10, 2020 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br />