City Council Minutes 2020 09 29 SP

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City Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2020 Page 2 of 5 DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED 2021-2022 OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGET, 2021-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, AND 2021-2026 LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN Mayor Stolzmann noted this is the first in depth discussion of the budget and there will be additional meetings and the public hearing in October. City Manager Balser noted an addendum to the packet was put out late today with additional information on the Recreation Fund and answering some Council questions. Director Watson reviewed the Recreation Fund projections as it was the only significant change since the presentation last week. Staff is leaning towards a worst case scenario for 2021 with only a 10% increase in revenue from 2020, a return to 80% of pre-COVID numbers in 2022, and back to 100% by 2024. Additional transfers from the General Fund would be needed to keep the fund balance at minimum levels. Staff recommended an initial $350,000 transfer for 2021 as a start. Mayor Stolzmann supported the initial $350,000 transfer from the General Fund. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney agreed that using conservative numbers is the best plan as we don't know what will happen. He also supports the 2021 $350,000 transfer. Members discussed the policies and goals that guide the Rec Fund. Public Comments — None The consensus was to include the $350,000 transfer for 2021. 2021-2022 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET Mayor Stolzmann asked for questions about the proposed operating budget. Councilmember Lipton noted the citizen survey showed people wanted a higher level of street maintenance and snow removal. He wondered if this needs to be addressed. Director Kowar stated the City is on pace to meet the pavement improvement goals in the six -year plan. Additional funds would be used to focus on neighborhoods. Staff is working on a list of projects that could be added if bids come in lower than anticipated. Councilmember Lipton would like to find out what exactly people are dissatisfied with related to streets. He asked that this survey be part of the 2021 Work Plan discussion. Councilmember Lipton stated he does not support full elimination of Nite at the Rec. While it can't continue right now he would like to keep a place holder for this in 2022. Members agreed it should be added back into the budget starting in 2022.