11-14-2018 Special City Council Meeting Minutes

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Special City Council Minutes November 14, 2018 Page 7 of 9 ----------------------------- Nancy Malecha explained that the cause of the damage determines who is responsible for paying for the repair of a street light along i Highway 371. ', A consensus of the Council agreed to keep this in the 2019 Preliminary �� Budget. s. Street Lighting, discuss the overall budget increase of$6,100. There was no further discussion on this item. t. Park— Contract Services, review the increase of$1,200. Nancy Malecha explained this budget is for irrigation service, lawn care, and lift rentals. A consensus of the Council agreed to keep this in the 2019 Preliminary Budget. u. Park— Electricity, review the increase of$500. A consensus of the Council agreed to keep this in the 2019 Preliminary Budget. v. Park— Repair/Maintenance/Services, review the budget amount of $2,000. A consensus of the Council agreed to keep this in the 2019 Preliminary Budget. w. Discuss the need for an updated Road Improvement Plan for all City streets based on street criteria, property tax analysis, road , standards/specification guidelines, traffic counts, funding sources, etc. ' Nancy Malecha explained that the City needs to begin looking at an updated road improvement plan for the City as we have heard from residents along North Sluetter Road, Coleman Drive, and Myers Road who are requesting their roads be upgraded. Ms. Malecha noted that the City will also need to analyze the funding sources available as it is difficult to levy for large road projects while keeping it affordable to our taxpayers. Special assessments and/or large bonding mechanisms may need to be considered. x. Aim for a 0% levy increase which equates to an $84,175 reduction in the 2019 preliminary general revenue tax levy. Mayor Adams noted that a lot has been cut from the 2019 Preliminary Budget tonight. '