ITEM 3.6 Budget processF
Otsego
MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Administration City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
April 22, 2019
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
3.6
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
X
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
No
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending that the City Council approve the meeting schedule for the 2020 budget process
and to call for special meetings for review of the budget and property tax levies.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
City staff has developed the meeting schedule for the 2020 budget process, which was distributed to the
City Council on April 8, 2019. The schedule includes specific dates and objectives in order to provide ample
opportunity to review the property tax levies and general fund budget prior to preliminary certification in
September.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Proposed Meeting Schedule
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE ITTO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to call for and schedule special budget and property tax levy review meetings as outlined in the
attached schedule, with all meetings taking place at the Prairie Center.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A
City of Otsego
2020 Budget Process
Proposed Meeting Schedule
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Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Actions
Date
Type
Time
Objectives
Needed
April 8
N/A
N/A
Distribute Proposed Budget Calendar
None
April 22
Regular Agenda
During Regular Meeting
Approve Budget Calendar / Set Special Meetings
Call for Special Meetings
May 28
Special
After Regular Meeting
Budget Kickoff (Process / Goals / Objectives / Issues)
Direction to Staff
June 10
Special
After Regular Meeting
Capital Improvement Fund Tax Levies
Direction to Staff
June 24
Special
After Regular Meeting
Debt Service & Special Revenue Fund Budgets & Levies
Direction to Staff
July 22
Regular Agenda
During Regular Meeting
Distribute Draft General Fund Budget
None
July 29
Special
6PM
General Fund Revenue & Department Expense Review
Direction to Staff
August 12
Special
After Regular Meeting
General Fund Department Expense Review
Direction to Staff
August 26
Special
After Regular Meeting
General Fund Department Expense Review
Direction to Staff
September 9
Special
After Regular Meeting
Follow Up & General Fund Summary Review
Direction to Staff
September 23
Regular Agenda
During Regular Meeting
Action Items Only
Adopt Preliminary Tax Levy