HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-1998sp SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1999 BUDGET WORKSHOP
October 28, 1998
Minutes
Mayor Booth called the special meeting to order at 4:30 PM in the Council Work Area located in
the Mayor's Office at Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn. Mayor Booth and the
following Councilmembers were present: Sue Singer, Rich Wagner, Gene Cerino, Pete Lewis,
Jeanne Barber, and Fred Poe. Councilmember Trish Borden arrived at 4:40 PM, Staff members
present included: Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Assistant Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Financial Operations Manager Sherri Crawford, Public Works Director Christine Engler, City
Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Senior Engineer Dennis Selle, Planning and Community Development
Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Assistant City Attorney Judith Ausman,
Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Municipal Court Judge Pat Burns, Fire Chief Bob Johnson,
Police Chief Dave Purdy, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, and City Clerk Danielle
Daskam.
I. Introduction
Mayor Booth welcomed those present to the City Council work session on the 1999 Budget. The
1999 Preliminary Budget was filed and distributed on October 22, 1998. The budget format
follows the dictate of the Government Finance Officers Association. This evening, Finance
Department staff will review 1998 accomplishments and present the components of the 1999
Budget.
II. 1998 in Review
Finance Director Supler highlighted some of the 1998 accomplishments. They included:
completion of Interlocal Agreement No. 2 water project construction, design work and a portion of
the funding for the 277th and 3rd Street grade separation projects, downtown planning efforts
including the design for the construction of a new transit station in the downtown area, achieving
an A-1 bond rating on general obligation debt, the Fire Department's efforts in neighborhood
disaster planning, the Police Department's efforts in neighborhood block watch programs,
increasing the amount of volunteer hours contributed to the Police Department, and progress on
the library design.
General Fund revenues received through September 1998 are at 80% of the 1998 Budget
estimates or 5% above the 1998 estimates. This is due largely to the strong economy. On the
expenditure side, 67% of the General Fund budget has been expended. Overall, the General
Fund should end 1998 in a strong position.
III. 1999 Budget
Ms. Supler discussed the process goals for developing the 1999 Budget. A primary goal is to
maintain essential programs at present levels of service. The budget process includes developing
a workable strategy to achieve Council goals, recommending modifications to meet changes in
City circumstances, and managing the City's resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
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The budget process began with the Council and Mayor goal setting retreat. Departments then
began to prepare segments of the budget. Proposed budgets began as baseline budgets.
Finance Department staff are responsible for various components of the budget within
departments and divisions. Finance performs the budgeting for salaries, insurance, internal
service funds, and all revenues. Departments present their proposed budgets to the Mayor and
the Finance Department. Departments then present their proposed budgets to the Council
Committees. The Council received a presentation on revenues including property taxes and sales
tax on September 21, 1998.
Budget assumptions for the 1999 budget process included: baseline budgeting for all departments
and funds, fiat percentage increases for salaries until labor contracts are settled, discretionary
expenses limited to a 2.7% increase, and expenses for such items as Valley Communications,
King County Jail, RST Disposal, King County/Metro, and elections costs funded at their full levels.
Ms. Supler reviewed the 1999 Budget goals. Goals for economic development include:
developing an economic development program, evaluating wetland banking for future community
development, coordinating efforts with the Chamber and the Downtown Association, and
investigating financing options. Goals to ensure the retention and preservation of the community
identity include: the identification and enhancement of community gateways, maintaining the
downtown as the focal point of the city, expanding neighborhood family centers, designing a
senior center for the existing library facility, and assisting private group efforts to stabilize and
revitalize neighborhoods. Goals to revitalize the downtown area include: attracting desirable
downtown businesses, continue involvement with the Transit Station, and explore public-private
partnerships for the construction and revitalization of the downtown area. Goals in resolving the
City's water issues include: continuing efforts to acquire additional water rights, securing
wholesale partners financial commitments, monitoring and developing programs for the
Endangered Species Act, and developing joint use facilities. Goals to achieve successful
annexations included: making annexations affordable to existing and annexed areas and
continuing communications with Lea Hill and West Hill areas of Auburn regarding future
annexations. Goals to ensure a healthy environment for the youth include: expanding youth
activities and involvement, collaborating with other entities to develop greater youth opportunities,
and completing the skate park. Transportation goals include: completing the "A" Street corridor,
securing final funding for the 3rd and 277th Street grade separation projects, completing the "B"
Street LID, implementing the next phase of the Green River Trail, beginning construction of the
White River Tail, and completing the Black Diamond bypass and "M' Street grade design. Other
goals related to technology include: upgrading information technology (i.e. home pages, e-mail,
and internet), upgrading computer technology, and resolving the Year 2000 issues.
Councilmember Wagner questioned the "A" Street corridor project under the transportation goals.
Finance Director Supler clarified that the "A" Street corridor project is the completion of the
patching and overlay of "A" Street. It is not intended as completion of the "A" Street corridor north
to 15th Street.
Councilmember Wagner expressed concern that the budget document and the minutes of the
Council goal setting session appear to prioritize Council goals. He agreed with the goal
identification process, but felt the goal prioritization was not adequate. Mayor Booth suggested
including a statement in the budget document that the goals are listed in no particular ranking
order. Finance Director Supler advised that staff members view each goal as equally important.
Assistant Finance Director Shelley Coleman presented 1999 revenues, fund balances and
working capital.
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Revenues are viewed as either restricted or unrestricted as far as their use and allocation.
Unrestricted revenues include general taxes, investment income, and state shared revenue such
as motor vehicle excise tax. Restricted revenues include the criminal justice sales tax, licenses
and permits, charges for services, fines, miscellaneous restricted, motor vehicle fuel tax, and
intergovenmental comprised of grants.
State law requires that the City conduct a public hearing on the budget and possible increases in
the property tax levy. This initial hearing was conducted on September 8, 1998. Staff also
presented the City Council with revenue and property tax levy information during the September
8, 1998 Council meeting. State law also provides that the City's tax levy ordinance must be
submitted to the County Assessor by November 15, 1998. Council will be asked to adopt the
property tax levy ordinance on November 2, 1998.
Last year Referendum 47 passed which limits property tax to the lesser of 106% or the rate of
inflation according to the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD). This year the rate of inflation is 0.85%. In
order to increase the levy rate above the rate of inflation, the City Council must find a substantial
need and must have a majority plus one vote to approve. There are two limiting factors for
property taxes. First the 106% increase cap with a finding of substantial need and approval from
a super majority of the Council, and the levy rate which cannot exceed $3.10 per thousand dollars
of assessed value. The preliminary budget includes an increase in property taxes based on the
IPD or 100.85%. Finance Director Supler explained that initially the budget was prepared based
on an increase in property tax of 103%. Because of the increase in the city's total assessed
valuation including new construction, the City can maintain its increase in property taxes within the
IPD. The estimated levy rate will be $3.05 per thousand of assessed valuation.
The levy increase based on the IPD equates to an additional $79,300 in property tax revenue.
The levy on new construction equates to $250,300 for a total increase in property tax revenue of
$329,600. The County also estimates approximately 4% in uncollected taxes so property taxes
are budgeted at approximately 96% of the expected revenue.
Ms. Coleman presented information on the 1998 General Fund Beginning Balance. She
explained how the Fund Balance was used in the 1998 Budget for arterial street programs,
Council authorized transfers for capital improvements, and program improvements identified in the
1998 Budget. Finance Director Supler noted that 1997 General Fund expenditures were $1
million less than originally budgeted.
The 1998 Ending Fund Balance after the mid-year budget adjustment was $4,304,700. The
Ending Fund Balance will be increased by the following: a $600,000 increase in revenue not
anticipated at mid-year 1998; approximately $295,000 in reappropriations for projects not
completed in 1998; $234,700 for debt service budgeted for the library bonds which were not
issued; $160,000 for an Impact Fee Study which was not done, $207,900 for retirement payments
was not expended; and $225,100 in anticipated under expenditures in 1998. The total
undesignated 1999 Beginning Balance is $5,204,700 and $822,700 in 1999 Designated Beginning
Balance for retirement payoffs.
Some unforeseen expenditures in 1998 included: $61,200 for a Department of Revenue audit,
$93,000 for underground storage tank removal and replacement, $40,000 for the Goedecke
property, and $20,000 for the State Audit which is beginning earlier and will begin before the end
of 1998. Finance Director Supler noted there is a potential $4 million unforeseen expenditure for
the Transit Station as well.
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Ms. Coleman explained that fund balances and working capital are necessary to provide cash
flow, to provide stability during a sluggish economy, to mitigate the effect of unforeseen legislative
impacts, to provide assurance of fiscal responsibility to bond raters and holders, and to provide
resources in case of a natural disaster.
Ms. Coleman discussed the different types of fund balances. A designated fund balance is money
set aside for an intended use such as the retirement payoffs, Restricted fund balances are legally
restricted by outside agencies such as the state. Undesignated fund balances are available for
use for operations.
Ms. Coleman presented a comparison of the Ending Fund Balances for the General Fund, Arterial
Street Fund, and Capital Project Fund for 1997 actual, 1998 estimated, and 1999 budgeted. The
1999 Ending Fund Balance for the Capital Projects Fund includes $287,600 designated for fire
engines, $40,100 designated for an aid car, $1,090,300' in undesignated funds controlled by the
City Council, $1,401,000 in restricted real estate excise tax (REET 1) and $1,696,600 in restricted
(REET 2) taxes.
Ms. Coleman presented a comparison of the Ending Working Capital for the utilities funds (water,
sewer, storm, and solid waste) for 1997 actual, 1998 estimated and 1999 budgeted. She noted
that a capital improvement program is ongoing and utilizing the fund balances. Finance Director
Supler added that she has been working with Public Works staff to build a $2 million fund balance
in water, sewer and storm in order to provide security for the utilities. Councilmember Poe
questioned the fund balance in the solid waste utility. Finance Director Supler advised that
positions, such as the Recycling Coordinator, funded by the solid waste utility have been vacant.
Ms. Coleman also presented a three year comparison of the Ending Working Capital for the
airpod, cemetery, golf course, and equipment rental fund. Financial Operations Manager
Crawford pointed out that the equipment rental ending working capital will be increasing because
equipment rental now includes fire engines.
Ms. Coleman presented the Fire Relief and Pension Fund. The 1999 Ending Fund Balance for
the Fire Relief and Pension Fund will be $3,459,000. An actuarial study of the fund will be
required in 1999 at an approximate cost of $5,000. Ms. Coleman cautioned that the actuarial
evaluation may require an annual contribution from the General Fund to cover any unfunded
liability.
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting at 5:50 PM for a dinner break. The meeting was reconvened
at 6:25 PM.
Financial Operations Manager Sherri Crawford presented the 1999 Budget expenditures.
Approximately 48% of the expenditures are for capital, 24% for salaries and benefits, 15% for
services, 8% for intergovernmental. She presented a chart comparing 1998 and 1999 all fund
expenditures by object. The chart revealed that in 1998 37% of the total budget was expended for
capital purposes compared to the 1999 Budget where 48% of all funds will be expended for
capital. Ms. Crawford presented the 1999 General Fund expenditures by object. Approximately
66% of the General Fund is for salaries and benefits. Public safety (police and fire) comprise 44%
of the General Fund. She presented a comparison of the 1998 and 1999 expenditures by object.
Councilmember Wagner expressed a concern with the comparison chad for all funds. He
explained that by showing the comparison amounts in percentages of the overall budget, it
appears that services are being reduced from 17% in 1998 to 15% in 1999. Councilmember
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Lewis agreed with Councilmember Wagner's comments. He suggested staff include the dollar
amounts in the table as well.
Some of the capital expenditures budgeted in the General Fund include: $16,000 for a new filing
system and security Plexiglas at the Court; $25,000 for telephone upgrades; $15,000 for a copy
machine at City Hall; $40,000 for the police digital camera, portable radios, and video and sound
equipment; $57,000 for the Fire Department for ladders, generator, and radios; $50,000 to reroof
City Hall; $60,000 to reroof the Municipal Services building; $20,000 for City Hall furniture;
$18,500 for a traffic signal controller; $42,300 for Parks maintenance equipment; $3,000 for
Streets equipment and storage; $30,000 for Fire Station siding replacement which is a
reappropriation; and $140,000 for the skate park which is an appropriation from 1998. Capital
expenses for computer hardware and software include: $75,000 for financial software, $39,000
for computers and printers, $50,000 for a server upgrade, $17,000 for a CD ROM juke box, and
$17,000 for communication server/router.
Non-departmental General Fund expenditures include: $1,000,000 for Year 2000 compliance;
$425,600 for retirement payoffs; $270,000 for LEOFF I benefits; $15,000 for the Capital Facilities
Plan; $124,300 for LEOFF I long term care insurance; $275,000 for the "1" Street environmental
study; and $1,196,600 for operating transfers.
Councilmember Wagner recommended reducing the Year 2000 expenditure to $500,000 from $1
million. Finance Director Supler explained that it is unknown at this time the exact cost of Year
2000 compliance. She advised that a Year 2000 compliance plan will be developed with cost
estimates for Council review prior to actual expenditure of the funds.
Ms. Supler also clarified that a portion of the long-term care insurance is paid from the Fire Relief
and Pension Fund as well as from Non-departmental.
Ms. Crawford presented a comparison of operating transfers out from 1998 to 1999.
Ms. Crawford reviewed the 1999 General Fund Balance. The 1999 budgeted Beginning Fund
Balance is $6,027.400 of which $822,700 is designated. The budgeted Ending Fund Balance is
$3,728,900 from which program improvements are funded in the amount of $854,700, a reserved
Ending Fund Balance is funded in the amount of $388,500 and sales tax accrual is taken in the
amount of $700,000. She explained that the sales tax accrual is a paper entry. The adjusted
1999 Ending Fund Balance is $1,785,700. The reported Ending Fund Balance is $2,874,200
because of the paper entry for sales tax accrual and because some of the program improvements
are implemented near mid-year.
Capital Program Improvements submitted for funding in 1999 include downtown revitalization in
the amount of $2,500,000, Sensitive Areas Ordinance for $100,000, Special Area Neighborhood
Plan in the amount of $75,000, annual neighborhood grants in the amount of $25,000, hangar
construction in the amount of $1,148,000, pre-incident planning in the amount of $29,300,
protective turnout clothing in the amount of $35,000, laptop project in the amount of $234,000
(some of which is funded by a grant), construction section vehicles for $48,000, re-lighting of
Brannan Park in the amount of $160,000, and the City's Millennium celebration for $45,000.
Councilmember Poe questioned the allocation for construction section vehicles when the
Equipment Rental Fund already has a substantial Ending Fund Balance. Ms. Crawford explained
that the construction section vehicles are new purchases and not replacements. She
acknowledged that the equipment rental rates have been reduced, but the Ending Fund Balance
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shows an increase due to reserves for fire engines and aid cars which were not previously
included in Equipment Rental. Councilmember Poe suggested providing information on the
amount of Equipment Rental Ending Fund Balance is reserved for replacement vehicles.
Staffing Program Improvements submitted for the 1998 Budget included: $33,800 for a Court
Clerk, $110,500 for Water Meter Readers, $39,500 for a Mail Clerk Assistant, $50,500 for a
Planner, $45,600 for a Public Education Specialist, $378,800 for (7) sworn Police personnel,
$42,500 for a Corrections Officer, $21,500 for a Permit Technician, $21,300 for a Custodian,
$9,900 for a Building Inspector, $40,500 for a clerical assistant, $62,800 for a Traffic Design
Engineer, and $18,000 for a Curator of Education at the Museum.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised that the Curator of Education position was funded by
the Historical Society budget this year.
Program Improvements recommended for funding in 1999 include: $110,500 for Water Meter
Readers, $39,500 for the Mail Clerk/Reprographics Assistant, $100,000 for the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance, $75,000 for Special Area/Neighborhood Plan, $25,000 for annual neighborhood
grants, $1,148,000 for hangar construction, $29,300 for pre-incident planning, $35,000 for
protective turnout clothing, $111,400 for (2) sworn Police personnel, $198,000 for the laptop
project, $21,500 for a Permit Technician, $21,300 for a Custodian, $48,000 for construction
section vehicles, $9,900 for a Building Inspector, and $160,000 for re-lighting of Brannan Park.
In response to questions from Councilmember Borden, Ms. Crawford explained that some of the
staffing positions, such as the Building Inspector and Permit Technician, have already been
funded part-time through a contract employee. The amount indicated as a Program Improvement
is the difference between the cost of a full-time position and the contracted amount. Mayor Booth
also added that the City's water meter reading is currently being done by Maintenance Worker I
positions. Maintenance Worker I employees will be assigned to maintenance operations such as
hydrant flushing, valve exercising, line flushing and data collection for the water system.
In response to questions from Councilmember Cerino regarding new sworn Police Officer
positions, Mayor Booth advised that compared to other similar cities, Auburn has adequate police
coverage for its population. Mayor Booth suggested that the two new positions recommended for
funding would be used for patrol in the downtown area.
Councilmember Lewis questioned the lack of funding allocated to downtown revitalization.
Finance Director Supler explained that the $2.5 million requested for downtown revitalization was
not recommended as a program improvement since no plan exists on how to administer the
program funds. Councilmember Lewis agreed that the City is not prepared to pursue a bond
issue for downtown revitalization. He suggested reserving some funds for opportunities that may
arise next year in the revitalization of downtown. Councilmember Wagner agreed with comments
made by Councilmember Lewis. Councilmember Poe noted that downtown revitalization was one
of the top priorities of the City Council goal setting session this year. He recalled that during the
goal setting session there was discussion of a revolving fund for downtown revitalization, and not
a bond issue. Mayor Booth stressed that adequate contingencies and reserves must be
maintained. It was consensus that the Year 2000 Compliance expenditure would be reduced from
$1 million to $500,000 and $500,000 would be allocated to Downtown Revitalization.
Councilmember Poe questioned $100,000 budgeted for the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Planning
and Community Development Director Krauss advised that a consultant specializing in sensitive
and critical areas and the Endangered Species Act would be used. Current staff members do not
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have the expertise, especially regarding the Endangered Species Act. Councilmembers Singer
and Borden spoke in favor of keeping the program improvement for the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance.
Mayor Booth spoke regarding the requested program improvement for an additional Court Clerk
position. Judge Burns explained the City's new impound ordinance will add an additional 20%
workload on court staff in addition to the annual increase of cases. Mayor Booth advised that he
will review the additional information provided by the Judge and make a recommendation on
funding the position.
There was discussion regarding the proposed position of Curator of Education at the Museum.
The Curator of Education is a new part-time position at the museum. It is not recommended for
funding and has no impact on the hours of operation for the museum.
Councilmember Poe spoke in favor of funding Airport hangar reroo~ng. Ms. Crawford pointed out
that the Committee previously discussed including the reroof project as part of the airport hangar
construction bond issue. Councilmember Lewis also spoke in favor of funding the reroof project.
Councilmembers agreed to refer the issue to the Municipal Services Committee to discuss a
funding mechanism.
Councilmember Borden questioned why the Millennium Celebration was not recommended for
funding. Mayor Booth requested including it as a recommended program improvement.
Ms. Crawford presented an overview of the 1999 Capital Projects. The amount budgeted for
capital projects has increased dramatically over the past ten years due to grants.
The Arterial Street Fund includes approximately $33 million in capital expenditures.
Approximately $30 million is in federal and state grants, $2 million in grants for road and street
construction, and $1 million in unrestricted revenue. Some of the major projects include: South
277th grade separation, 3rd Street SW grade separation, "A" Street SW (Main to 3rd Street), and
the transit station.
In response to a question from Councilmember Cerino, Senior Engineer Selle advised that the
outcome of Referendum 49 will affect the 277th and 3rd Street grade separation projects. There
may be other alternatives for funding if Referendum 49 does not pass.
Mr. Selle also reported that the $700,000 for the transit station represents the balance of a $1
million grant to be used for transit station development.
Water Fund revenue sources, other than operating, include $5.7 million in bond proceeds, $2
million from joint participation, $1.5 million in Public Works Trust Funds, and $450,000 in system
development charges and assessments. Some of the major projects in the Water Fund include:
The Interlocal Agreement No. 2 projects, corrosion control facilities, Well No. 5B, Lakeland
Reservoir, and water resources evaluations. Finance Director Supler advised that the City has
been approved through the State for Public Works Trust Fund. However, it is up to the state
legislators to approve the projects. If the City does not obtain Public Works Trust Fund revenues,
the $2 million allocated to corrosion control facilities will be re-evaluated.
Sewer Fund revenue sources include: $370,000 from the Goedecke property sale, $200,000 in
system development charges, $85,000 from 277th participation, and $75,000 from the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Major projects include: 1999 Sewer Replacement, Auburn Way South
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Study, removal of "D" Street Pump Station, and LID participation. Council requested more
specifics on the Goedecke property sale, and Public Works Director Engler agreed to follow-up.
Councilmember Wagner questioned the Kersey Way Study in the Sewer Fund. Mr, Selle advised
that the study is needed as part of a transportation project to determine whether utilities need to
be constructed as part of the transportation project.
Councilmember Wagner questioned whether the Dogwood Interceptor Project includes a
contribution from the Muckleshoot Tribe. City Engineer Dowdy advised that staff presented a
phased study to the Tribe and requested a response from the Tribe. The Tribe has yet to respond
regarding their future capacity needs.
Storm Fund revenue sources include: $3 million in bond proceeds and $200,000 in system
development charges. Major Storm Fund projects include: South Central Storm Improvements,
Central Storm Improvement-Main Street, Airport detention facility, and Central Storm
Improvement-Puget Sound Energy ditch.
The Airport Fund includes $1.3 million in bond proceeds and $470,200 from an FAA grant.
Projects include the construction of 41 hangars, wetland mitigation, and Master Plan update. The
wetland mitigation and Master Plan projects are funded by grants.
The Cemetery Fund includes a transfer from Endowed Care in the amount of $165,000 for
Section 8 and cremation wall improvements.
The Golf Course Fund will be utilizing Ending Working Capital in the amount of $100,000 to
accomplish improvements to Hole Nos. 6 and 7.
Finance Director Supler presented 1999 Elements of the Capital Facilities Plan. She explained
that the original expectation was to adopt the Capital Facilities Plan in May of 1998. Staff
recommends the adoption of the Capital Facilities Plan as part of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan
amendments next month and early next year begin the review and update of the Plan to ensure its
compatibility with the 2000 Budget. Ms. Supler disclosed the differences in the Capital Facilities
Plan and the 1999 Budget. Downtown redevelopment of $1 million in Councilmanic bonds was
discussed earlier in the evening and appears to be addressed. The 1999 Budget does not include
$200,000 for underground utilities nor $85,000 for gateway projects. The projects need to be
defined first and then proceed with the issuance of Councilmanic bonds. The overall five year
funding for these projects amounts to $6.1 million.
Ms. Supler discussed the voted General Obligation Bond issue which was proposed for next year
for public safety. The bond issue would include a new fire station, new municipal jail and court,
Valley Communications contribution, and police headquarters expansion. None of the
components of the bond issue are budgeted for 1999. Ms. Supler suggested re-evaluating the
projects next year since none of them are far enough along in the planning stages to recommend
funding.
Ms. Supler advised the City plans to issue approximately $10 million in revenue bonds next year
for the Water Fund, Storm Fund and the Airport. Ms. Supler acknowledged that staff will need to
review the hangar roof project.
Ms. Supler presented projects funded through the real estate excise tax (REET). Projects include
$160,000 for the senior center design, $78,000 for public art at the transit station and the new
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library building, $20,000 for Brannan Park trails to facilitate the new skate park, $150,000 for
Terrace Drive pedestrian illumination, $200,000 for "J" Street SE in and around the new library,
and $200,000 for 21st Street SE overlay. Ms. Supler advised that REET 1 funds can be used for
parks and REET 2 projects can be used for transportation projects.
Councilmember Singer suggested reviewing Council salaries. Mayor Booth agreed to review the
the salary scale and the procedure for adopting Council salaries.
Councilmember Lewis reported he had submitted questions with regard to the 1999 Budget and
already received responses to them. He resubmitted some questions for further detail.
Councilmember Lewis indicated an interest in reviewing the Gateways projects for future years.
He also requested copies of other Councilmembers' questions regarding the budget and the
responses to the questions.
Councilmember Poe agreed with Councilmember Lewis's request regarding other
Councilmembers' questions with regard to the 1999 Budget and the responses to those questions.
Responding to questions from Councilmember Poe, Finance Director Supler explained that the
property tax increase is suggested at the IPD, which is 0.85%, and is in conformance with
Referendum 47. The property tax increase amounts to an increase of approximately $78,000.
Councilmember Borden suggested an additional meeting in order. to.allow more time to review the
1999 Preliminary Budget. Councilmembers agreed to meet..in another special session on
Monday, November 16, 1998 prior to the Finance Committee meeting.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.
Approved on the day of ,1998.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk