Special Council Budget Work Session
January 29, 2018, 6:00 P.M.
Community Media Center
Mayor Brian Wolken called the meeting to order. Council present: Dave Goedken, Rob Paulson, Johnny Russ, Chris Lux and Tom Yeoman. Also present were City Administrator Doug Herman, City Clerk Sally Hinrichsen, Public Works Director Brant LaGrange, Police Chief Britt Smith, Library Director Michelle Turnis and Park and Rec Director Jacob Oswald.
Yeoman moved to approve the agenda, Goedken seconded, roll call unanimous.
Oswald reviewed the proposed Berndes Center Pulastic Sport flooring, generally described as a black rubber base material with 4 resin coatings and an estimated 30 year life. The approximate cost of the floor is $9 per sq. ft. for a total estimated cost of $109,000 not including potential concrete prep work. Oswald indicated that a new Sport Court floor would cost approximately 15% less but would have a shorter life of 15 to 20 years. The Pulastic Floor installation would take approximately four weeks and August 2018 is completely open at this time for that purpose.
Jones County Economic Development President Patty Manuel requested an increase in City funding of their commission to $10,000 explaining that the current funding level would not support or sustain a salary required by an experienced applicant. The County has been asked to increase their contribution to $50,000 with Anamosa being asked to increase to $10,000 like Monticello. Manuel and Board Member Doug Wortman reviewed recent commission accomplishments. Herman discussed the possibility of JCED having free office space in Anamosa and Monticello, at City Hall, to use as needed as a cost savings measure for the commission. Manuel reported that JCED recently renewed their Anamosa lease for another year.
The Library Director gave a PowerPoint related to Library programs, services, and funding related statistics. Turnis reviewed the proposed Library budget and Library Board’s request for additional funding of $2,500 more than last year. She stated the Library Board hired Madonna Thoma-Kremer full time and she is working on teen programs and activities and several outreach programs, such as senior dining and home delivery.
Smith explained that the next police vehicle scheduled to be replaced was the 2011 Silverado pickup which is slated for replacement in 2021.
Herman generally reviewed projects, expenditures, revenues, and potential tax rates related to the FY ’19 budget. The Council discussed their desire to maintain a stable and consistent tax rate for the FY ’19 budget year. Yeoman suggested appropriating $122,500 to the Library. The FY ’19 Budget Public Hearing notice will be drafted consistent with the above provisions, which will be set on February 5th to be held on March 5, 2018 at 6 PM, and the Council will thereafter consider the final approval of the FY ’19 Budget.
Yeoman moved to adjourn the Council meeting at 8:25 P.M., roll call vote unanimous.
Brian Wolken, Mayor
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk