City Council met in special session on July 22, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Scott Winkler
Mike Peterson
Dylan Canaday
Beryl Grant
Amy Farris
Pete Lane
City employees present were Public Works Director Mager, City Administrator Kennedy, Chief Drew, Sgt. Quintal and Library Director Sobrero.
WELL UPDATE: Mager provided an update on Park well going down last night. A media blast has occurred asking citizens to conserve water. The water department will monitor well pumping records and consumption closely and will move to restrictions if necessary.
LIBRARY: Sobrero explained she reduced travel, added $1,500 in capital outlay for 1 to 2 new computers and reduced the amount for grants to match up with what they’ve been applying for and receiving.
POLICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL: Chief Drew added $8,000 for possible vacation payout and budgeted step 4 in case the new officer is a lateral. Drew and Kennedy collaborated to utilize Debbie in the part time administrative assistant position to see if it would work this year. If it works, it will save the City a 20 hour/week position.
CITY: Kennedy included the pay increases in the Mayor/Council budget and allowed for two single health insurance coverage in Council benefits. Attorney Green’s pay increase is in the budget for consideration. Kennedy re-budgeted the UB2 software and budgeted UB2 software. Administrative meeting budget was up to include a rate of $50/council meeting rather than $20/council meeting.
RECREATION: Kennedy stated the City had 3 guards get their WSI.
SNOWHAVEN: Kennedy added money under telephone to install a 2nd line for credit cards when the hill is open. The rental shop has $10,000 budgeted to replace skis and boots and $2,000 in tubing hill for new tubes.
SALARIES: Most employees were covered by the salary schedules; however department heads and those not on the schedules should be reviewed annually and a COLA considered based on the consumer price index (CPI). Kennedy suggested always using May – May for consistency. The CPI for May 2018 – May 2019 is 1.8%.
Adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
