June 14, 2021 City Council Meeting

Monday, June 14, 2021

2021 Long-term financial plan

City website redesign and contract upgrade

City Clerk position promotion and job description

Highway 25 roundabout project landscaping

Stormwater pond maintenance policy and procedures

Areas of Interest (5)

City financial health appears stable with healthy cash reserves and consistent tax rates despite upcoming bond issuances.
Proposed investment in website 'premium features' to improve user navigation and resident engagement.
Transition of payroll duties back in-house intended to save approximately $5,520 annually.
City launches formal long-term maintenance strategy for 45 stormwater ponds approaching 20-25 years of age.
Roundabout aesthetic project finalized with a $13,599 landscaping contract from Natural Surroundings.

Votes (6)

Approve the agenda as presented

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Approve the consent agenda

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Enter into a three-year agreement with Gov Office for website upgrade

Carried4-0

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Promote Deputy Clerk to City Clerk at $25/hour

Carried4-0

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Approve updated City Clerk job description

Carried4-0

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Accept bid from Natural Surroundings for roundabout landscaping ($13,599)

Carried4-0

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Notable Quotes (2)

The cumulative benefit is that you're having a forward look on what you budget and what you plan to spend on capital bonding.
— Steve Mcdonald

Financial PlanningExplaining the purpose of the annual long-term planning report.

If we can make leaps and bounds again on the [website], then I think it's well worth it.
— Maggie

Website UpgradeAdvocating for the website upgrade contract.

People (4)

Steve McdonaldConsultant

Representing Abdo Eiken Meyer, presenting the 2021 long-term financial forecast.

1 quote

“The cumulative benefit is that you're having a forward look on what you budget and what you plan to spend on capital bonding.”

Regarding the value of the annual long-term financial planning document.

MaggieCity Staff

City staff leading presentations on financial planning, website upgrades, and staffing transitions.

1 quote

“It's the seventh year that we've done this document.”

Discussing the annual long-term plan history.

JanelleCity Clerk

Promoted to City Clerk following a four-and-a-half-year tenure as Deputy Clerk.

KylePublic Works

Provided input on roundabout landscaping and maintenance.

Places Mentioned

Highway 25 RoundaboutFire Station

Events & Meetings (3)

Monday June 14th, 6:30 PM, City Council Meeting
April 12th City Council Meeting
May 10th City Council Meeting

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