City Council Minutes 2014 06 24 SP

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 24, 2014 Page 2 of 14 1. Finalize the draft 2015 Goals and Objectives. Staff will rely on Council's discussion and direction on these Goals and Objectives as we develop the recommended operational 2015 Budget for Council consideration. 2. Review the revenue assumptions, expenditure targets, major fund forecasts for 2015 and ask Council to provide direction on any desired changes or additional information needed. 3. Summarize staff's recommended 2015 -2019 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), address questions Council members may have and ask Council for direction on any projects Council would like to see added, deleted or scheduled for a different year (either earlier or later in the.five year plan). 2015 Goals and Objectives: • Maintain Small Town Character • Maintain Basic City Services • Sustain Economic Vitality • Maintain Fiscal Stability • Protect and Preserve Louisville's History • Maintain Efficiency and Effectiveness in City Operations COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Lipton commented the goals did not reflect his aspirations in terms of the process. He felt if there were funds available the goal should not be to maintain, but to improve what the City already has. He felt the list of goals should be linked to the City Manager's performance evaluation. Mayor Muckle suggested the categories be changed from maintain to improve. Council member Lipton commented he would like to have a conversation on a shorter list of attainable goals, which are specific and measurable. Mayor Muckle commented he was pleased with the list of goals. He felt the goals are important to the community and to the City Council. Council member Loo inquired about the funding for some of the goals and related projects; master plans and surveys. She did not disagree with the 2015 budget, but was concerned over the availability of funding. City Manager Fleming stated the list of goals is City Council's aspirational list of goals for the next year and many would be paid for in the operational budget. Staff is looking for Council direction to prepare the 2015 budget. Council member Lipton stated some of the goals are not measurable. He felt only urgent, important goals should be put on the list of goals, such as flooding issues;