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<br />Councilmember Riley stated 15% for roads funding of $1, 670,000, which is not fully funded now <br />but will be when tax increases are built in. He stressed the importance of understanding that the <br />City is already contemplating a tax increase for future years. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman stated the budget would freeze fluctuating tax increases at 5% and will <br />be reduced by 2.5% for previous years. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund stated the general fund levy increase was proposed at 5%, and the debt <br />service will increase. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff requested clarification regarding cuts from the proposed EDT budget. <br />He asked whether City Staff will be less efficient due to the Laserfiche upgrade cuts of $55,000. <br /> <br />IT Manager Fredrickson stated the current system is grandfathered in. He added the proposal of <br />$10,200 includes the first year of maintenance, which would be an increased cost, but there would <br />likely be increased process efficiencies. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked whether the current maintenance agreement is still eligible, and <br />whether it will sunset. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma asked whether the tax increase could be used for funding for police cameras. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund stated 50% of the total amount has already been received. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated he had some general concerns when he saw that body worn <br />cameras were cut, but it appears they are being funded outside of the levy. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund confirmed this. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman stated he would not want the rejection of franchise fees to be construed <br />as putting officers in jeopardy due to a lack of funding. He added the City Council would find the <br />funds if necessary. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked whether laserfiche would qualify for CARES Act funding, due <br />to upgraded technology. She asked whether pay for employees who are viewing body worn camera <br />footage could be covered under CARES Act funding. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund stated, for tracking purposes, it is preferable to calculate review of body <br />worn camera footage in the general budget. She added she can look into whether laserfiche would <br />be covered. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma stated removal of seal coating at $500,000 will make a big difference. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund stated the amount is $300,000, with an additional $200,000 included for <br />rejuvenation. <br />City Council Work Session / August 24, 2021 <br />Page 4 of 19 <br /> <br />