08-22-11 WSITEM 3_2
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2011
*7:00 PM
1. Mayor Stockamp will call the workshop to order.
Mayor Stockamp called the workshop to order at 8:44 PM.
Roll call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Doug Schroeder,
Tom Darkenwald and Dan Scharber.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Gary Groen, Finance Director; and Tami Loff,
City Clerk.
2. Review of 2012 Budget.
City Administrator Johnson and Finance Director Groen reviewed the proposed tax levy.
The City Council agreed on the preliminary amount. The approval of the preliminary tax
levy will be on the September 12, 2011 City Council meeting along with setting the
Truth in taxation date.
CM Darkenwald asked with the money in our Fire District can we take a loan to pay
down some of our other debts. City Administrator Johnson said yes but the money must
be repaid and used for fire service.
There was discussion on the Capital Improvement Plan. CM Scharber asked about the
plan on assessment of roads. City Administrator Johnson said a policy will be drafted
and presented to the council in the future.
3. Any other items
There was discussion on the City Hall roof repair and options this item will be on the
September 12, 2011 City Council meeting.
4. Adjourn.
The workshop adjourned at 9:35 PM.
Written by: Tami Loff, City Clerk