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BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 3, 2013 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Doug Poehls Mark Mace
Tom Nelson Emelie Eaton
OTHERS PRESENT: Shirley Ewan Mayor Ken Olson
Rick Herr
Co- Chairman Poehls called the regular meeting of the Budget/Finance Committee to order at 5:37 p.m. There was
one person from the public in attendance. Mark arrived later in the meeting.
The minutes of the November 19, 2013 meeting were presented and approved via motion by Emelie, seconded by
Tom, and passed unanimously.
Emelie made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of $667,232.88 for Council consent. Shirley let the
Committee know that the City is still paying on capital projects, which includes the bank stabilization and the rehab
at the sewer plant. Consequently, the claims are higher than usual. Tom seconded the motion, all in favor, motion
passed.
There were no purchase requisitions presented to the Committee.
The Comp /OT reports for PPE 11/24/13 were reviewed by the Committee. There were no questions.
The Payroll Register for PPE 11/24/13 totaling $143,049.11 was reviewed by the Committee. Motion was made
by Tom, seconded by Emelie, to recommend council approval of the payroll register. Motion passed.
Clerk/Treasurer Comments:
Nothing.
Mayor's Comments:
Nothing.
Other:
The Mayor retrieved the map from the State that showed where the West Interchange Project would be built. The
Mayor stated that the West Interchange definitely needs to be addressed in the Transportation Study. The City
needs to get the County Commissioners to back the City on moving the road across the railroad tracks. If the truck
traffic could be routed across the railroad tracks, the maintenance on West Railroad Street could be maintained as
any other street in the City.
Emelie wonders how much the State will change their plans, even with public comment. The Mayor stated that
public input will be noted, but is not sure if it will change the plans. The Mayor stated that the interchange will be
somewhat like Zoo Drive in Billings.
The Mayor will contact Stefan Streeter at MDT to make sure everyone is aware of the next public meeting.
Tom inquired as to whether camping will be allowed at Riverside Park next year. The Mayor stated that camping
will be incumbent on getting the buildings renovated and the restrooms opened up again. He hopes that both can be
accomplished in the spring of next year. He would also like Riverside Park to be considered for the museum.
For next agenda:
Park Maintenance District — Under Mayor's comments.
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Budget/Finance Committee
December 3, 2013
The next regular Budget/Finance meeting will be Tuesday, December 17, at 5:30 p.m. Tom will not be at the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Shirley Ewan, Clerk/Treasurer
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