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BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
MAY 6, 2008 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Mark Mace
Gay Easton
Doug Poehls
Mayor Ken Olson
OTHERS PRESENT:
Cathy Gabrian
Chairman Mark Mace called the regular meeting of the Budget/Finance Committee to order.
There was no public in attendance.
The minutes of the April 15, 2008 meeting were presented and approved via motion by
Doug, seconded by Gay, and passed unanimously.
April claims totaling $143,447.67 were reviewed. Motion by Doug, seconded by Gay, to
recommend appraval of the claims by the council. Motion passed unanimously.
The fallowing purchase requisition was reviewed and approved:
SOL1D WASTE
Parts to fix damaged garbage truck $ 2,300.00
The Comp/OT reports were reviewed for PPE 04/20/2008.
The Payroll Register for PPE 04/20/08 totaling $137,804.30 was reviewed by the
committee. Motion by .Doug, secanded by Gay, to recommend council approval of the
payroll register. Motion passed unanimously.
Clerlc/Treasurer's Comments:
Audit response: Cathy indicated that Mary is waiting for Judge Jean Kerr to respond to her
portion of the audit. When she receives her comments, she will submit the document.
Riverside Park revenues transfer to CIP: There was no progress made on this issue.
Bud et ro ress: Mary will set up appointments with Mayor Olson when she gets back next
week.
Mayor's Comments:
CIP: Mayor Olsan stated Mary and Miral Gamradt are in the 2"d phase in the process,
meeting with department heads. A conference call will be set up between Miral, Bill
Sheridan and himself and after this call, he will bring it forward to the council.
Doug stated that Scott Wilrn, Fire Chief, is concerned whether the council supports the
findings of the Fire Hall Task Force. This item is on the City Council Agenda for tonight's
meeting, under Reports of Boards and Commissions. Mayor Olson said that if there is
support for it, we need more education on G.O. bonds and what is involved.
Mayor Olson said we are looking at a C1P software program. Tt will give arun-down of the
project and all the steps that are required, leading up to it.
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In regard to Riverside Park, Mayor Olson said we need it surveyed again. This is just a
hurdle in getting this done correctly. We need to find out the cost of a title search and then,
proceed forward.
Im act Fees: Mayor Olson said Carson Bise had another obligation that will take a couple
weeks. When he is finished, he will come back an this issue.
TIFD: A meeting is being set up to see what has to be done to manage this and go forward
with the district. Steve Zeier indicated that we should have five to seven individuals sitting
on the board. There was discussion regarding who should be involved in the make-up of the
board. Mayor Olson said he will meet with Sam when he gets back to research it. He will
find out all he can from Sam, then get Steve back for his recommendations. An ad would
then be drawn up for publication. We will take applications and eventually seat a board.
Other -None
The next regular Budget/Finance meeting will be Tuesday, May 20th at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
Re~spec~tfully Submitted,
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Cathy Gabrian
Deputy Clerk