City Council Agenda and Packet 2019 08 06

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City Council Meeting Minutes July 16, 2019 Page 5 of 6 2019-2024 FINANCIAL PLAN Director Watson reviewed the Long -Term financial plan. He noted the new turnback methodology that is used in this plan. Councilmember Stolzmann suggested rather than planning for turnback just cut projects you aren't going to do and use that for something else. Director Watson stated with the reduction in sales tax this will be a key conversation. He reviewed the long term plans and targets for each fund noting some funds are heavily impacted by the sales tax decline. BUDGET CALENDAR Director Watson reviewed the budget calendar. Councilmember Stolzmann stated she would like a robust discussion in 2020 about staffing and what can be sustained including if we have the right staff to meet our needs. Councilmember Maloney agreed; this track may not be sustainable. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton stated we may have to have a process to realign our community's expectations with what we can provide. We need to figure out how to manage expectations; know what we need to change to be sustainable. In the future, perhaps increase some fees and be more creative in revenue and control expenses better. We have to better optimize what we have and spend the money more optimally and incentivize staff to do so. We need a long-term sustainable financial plan. Members agreed having a large turnback every year is not optimal and needs to be addressed. Mayor Muckle noted the BNSF underpass will need to be discussed again so Council can decide what to do for future budgets. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton noted the results of the Transportation Master Plan are not included and that is one place we need to manage the community's expectations. Councilmember Leh stated one objective might be to determine what incentives can there be to foster collaboration so departments are not silo-ed. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton stated we need more reward systems for staff to work smarter. ADJOURN Members adjourned at 7:28 pm. 16