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Community Development Director/Deputy City Admin Hagen stated that this will need to be part <br /> of the budgeting discussions because funding may need to start increasing in 2023 in order to have <br /> the needed funding for the roads going forward and spread that cost out. <br /> Finance Director Lund commented that because she does not know what the levy will be this year <br /> and with fluctuating costs, it is hard to project. She noted that the CIP costs are based on estimates <br /> prior to this market and those may increase as well. She stated that there has to be something <br /> locked in for the levy increase and did not believe five percent is accurate for a growing city. <br /> Chairperson Riley recognized that is more of a budget discussion that could be discussed by the <br /> full Council. He stated that if staff has a recommendation that may help the Council make that <br /> decision, that would be helpful. <br /> Finance Director Lund stated that for the July budget meeting she will be using the current proposal <br /> as the starting point. <br /> Chairperson Riley referenced patching methods and costs and stated that he asked for more <br /> information on that and asked what else could be done. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer provided details on the different methods of patching and <br /> associated costs. <br /> Chairperson Riley recognized that residents continue to demand repairs, and this helps to show the <br /> work that is being done. He asked if funds are available or whether funds need to be directed in <br /> order to allocate more funds towards patching. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer believed there would be funds in the budget that could <br /> absorb the additional cost. <br /> Chairperson Riley commented that it seems to make sense to follow the more efficient path. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove agreed that this would be more efficient and less impact to the public <br /> works staff people. <br /> PW Street Supervisor Shane Turner provided additional details on the more efficient patching <br /> method. He confirmed that the machinery is trailered, and that the City has the trailers available. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer noted the only piece that would be new equipment. <br /> PW Street Supervisor Shane Turner commented that there would be a secondary bucket that would <br /> go with the machine. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked how soon the equipment could be obtained if approved. <br /> PW Street Supervisor Shane Turner commented that there is one available right now at Lano <br /> Equipment, therefore it could be a quick turnaround. <br /> Public Works Committee/June 21, 2022 <br /> Page 12 of 13 <br />