CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: City Commissioners present: Dona Stebbins, Bill Beecher, Sandy Hinz, Diane Jovick-Kuntz and John Rosenbaum. Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Directors of Community Development, Planning, Library, Fiscal Services, Police Chief, Acting Fire Chief, Public Works, Interim Park and Recreation Director and the City Clerk.
PROCLAMATIONS: Lewis & Clark Portage Route
INTRODUCTION: Mayor Stebbins and City Manager John Lawton introduced the new Park and Recreation Director, Jim Sullivan.
PRESENTATION: City Manager John Lawton presented the proposed annual budget for Fiscal Year 2006/2007. The budget emphasis this year was to maintain services at present levels; meet commitments to employees (3.25 percent salary increase); address inflationary cost increases with natural gas, gasoline, diesel, construction costs, insurance which included a 15 percent increase for worker’s compensation, 10 percent increase for liability and 15 percent for health insurance; minimize tax and fee increases; respond to Commission priorities which included a citizen satisfaction survey, study condition of NWE distribution system (poles and wires) including street lights, poles, and fixtures, improvements in the Civic Center, Fire, Police Departments, re-create the Park and Recreation Foundation, and find a solution for the golf courses and swimming pools.
He reported that the proposed revenues for this budget were $90,993,436 and the total expenses were $94,365,119. Mr. Lawton provided information that included the break out of the revenues as well as the expenditures, number of employees, and ways staff is working to maximize the use of tax dollars.
George Littlefield, Neighborhood Council 4, provided a brief update on the School Zone Safety project he has been working on.
Public Works Director Jim Rearden reported that the most recent revision of concrete inspection fees for work being done in the public rights-of-way was in 1993. The cost of performing these inspections has gradually increased over the years. This action will bring these fees more in line with the actual costs associated with performing the inspections.
The revised fee schedule includes several new categories of inspections that are now being done due to recent innovations in technology. These include saw cutting of curb to install new driveways, and mudjacking to adjust concrete slabs that have settled. A reinspection fee is also included.
Mayor Stebbins declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to speak in support of or opposition to Resolution 9582. Mayor Stebbins declared the public hearing closed.
Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioner Hinz, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 9582.
Motion carried 5-0.
Planning Director Ben Rangel reported that City staff generated an application to subdivide Lot 3, Medical Tech Park Subdivision. The City acquired Lot 3 when the Minor Plat of the Medical Tech Park Subdivision was created with the intention of attracting businesses that would complement abutting development activity in the vicinity.
At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board unanimously recommended the City Commission approve the Preliminary Amended Plat of Lot 3, Medical Tech Park Subdivision and the accompanying Findings of Fact subject to the following conditions being fulfilled by the applicant: the final Amended Plat incorporate correction of any errors or omissions noted by staff; the final engineering drawings and specifications be prepared; and the appropriate off-site easements to accommodate utilities and the vehicle turnarounds.
Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioners Beecher, Jovick-Kuntz and Rosenbaum, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 9585 and set public hearing for July 18, 2006.
Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission accept Ordinance 2943 on first reading and set public hearing for July 18, 2006.
Motion carried 5-0.Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioners Hinz and Jovick-Kuntz, that the City Commission approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Motion carried 5-0.
The term of Tom Matsko expires on June 30, 2006. Mr. Matsko was appointed in 1996 and reappointed in 2000, for a five-year term. He was not eligible for reappointment.
Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that Judy K. Riesenberg be appointed to the Library Board for a five-year term, beginning July 1, 2006, and expiring June 30, 2011.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Dona R. Stebbins
Peggy Bourne, City Clerk
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