2012-08-13/08-14 Regular Meeting, including Budget Workshop of La Porte City Council

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Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the Legal Department. Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the Finance Department. Public Works Director Dave Mick presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the Public Works Department. Councilmember Moser requested lists for the number of fire hydrants installed; chip sealed and cracked sealed streets. Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the Utility Fund Revenues Councilmember Martin questioned the percentage of citizens paying utility bills by bank draft. Mr. Dolby responded he did not have the information at the time but could provide it if requested. Councilmember Martin questioned if there was an option for citizens to receive utility bills electronically. Mr. Dolby responded, yes. City Council recessed for a break at 7:29 p.m. and reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented the Hotel/Motel Revenues and the La Porte Development Corporation Funds. Public Works Director Dave Mick presented the Capital Improvements Projects. Councilmember Moser questioned how streets were selected for Asphalt Overlay Mr. Mick responded the Street Superintendent and Street Supervisor drove by and evaluated which streets were severely deteriorated. Councilmember Moser commented that "E" and "D" Streets from 2"d Street to Broadway were in the deterioration and were not on the list. Mr. Mick advised Public Works would evaluate the streets versus the streets listed. Councilmember Moser questioned how Shady River Drive was selected for the Concrete Street Replacement Program and not East D St. from east to west to Broadway and Broadway to 5th Street going west. Mr. Mick advised Public Works will look at the streets. Councilmember Moser requested a list of Concrete Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Finance Director Michael Dolby reported there will be a TIRZ meeting (Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One) held on August 22, 2012 and the budget will be presented at the September 10, 2012 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Moser requested overtime be reviewed in the Planning Department to assure public service in the community. Councilmember Leonard commented he has concerns with the Post 65 Retirees and questioned if the Chapter 172 Employees and Retirees Insurance Benefits Board would be meeting before the budget was adopted. City Manager Corby Alexander responded staff would proceed with Council direction and added if recommendation were not available at time of adopting the budget it would not be a concern for adopting the new budget. 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS - Matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing Page 5 of 6 August 13-14, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes