2025-06-16 Minnetrista Work Session
Gillespie Center contribution discussion
26 yard waste disposal service
Budget levy consideration
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
If the building got picked up and taken to Oz in a tornado, we could still use that $10,000, not tonight. Could still use that $10,000 for programs for for our seniors.
I'm not saying that it's not a great organization or it's not a great facility. But I would also say we have to look at how many residents are serviced in Minatrista.
We have to dip into the endowment when we have those large bills... the building hadn't been painted for 25 years. We just repainted the building.
People (10)
Lisa WhanMayorLeading the work session and presiding over the meeting.
Leading the work session and presiding over the meeting.
Rhonda NelsonDirectorSeeking city funding support for the Gillespie Center.
1 quote
Seeking city funding support for the Gillespie Center.
“We have um people anywhere from even Weisetta, Delano... I am a Ministrista resident and I have several people in my neighborhood who use use the center.”
Describing the reach and local usage of the center.
Claudia LacyCouncil MemberAdvocating for the $10,000 annual contribution to the center.
1 quote
Advocating for the $10,000 annual contribution to the center.
“For the dollar a year per Minatristan, it's a marvelous, marvelous facility and we don't have to replicate it here in Minatrista.”
Justifying the funding request as a cost-effective community service.
Brian GovernCouncil MemberQuestioning the long-term funding commitment and precedent.
Questioning the long-term funding commitment and precedent.
Brian GrimFinance DirectorPresenting budget information.
Presenting budget information.
David AelCommunity Development DirectorParticipating remotely.
Participating remotely.
Anne MeyerhoffCity ClerkParticipating remotely.
Participating remotely.
Gary PetersPublic Works DirectorPresent in person.
Present in person.
Ally PalfusAssistant AdministratorPresent in person.
Present in person.
Jasper KrugalAdministratorPresent in person.
Present in person.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- June 16th, 2025: Miniaturista work session