2013-08-12 and 08-13 Regular Meeting, including Budget Workshop of La Porte City Council minutes

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Assistant City Manager Traci Leach began the meeting by presenting the 2014 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Human Resources Department. City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budgets for the City Secretary Office and City Council. Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the 2014 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Finance Department. Chief Adcox spoke regarding the Meet and Confer. Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented the 2014 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Parks and Recreation Department. Mayor Rigby requested a breakdown of cable services provided to the City. Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented the 2014 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Planning Department. Public Works Director Dave Mick presented the 2014 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Public Works Department. Assistant Public Works Director Don Pennell provided information regarding mosquito spraying and the locations of mosquito traps in the City. Councilmember Moser asked if there is adequate water distribution for fire hydrants for the entire City. Fire Chief Mike Boaze responded the city is good all over as far as fire protection, and he is satisfied with the system. City Council recessed for a break at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:13 p.m. Public Works Director Dave Mick continued by presenting the budgets for the Vehicle Maintenance and Replacement Divisions. Mayor Rigby asked if the description for the summary of vehicle replacements indicates that a particular vehicle will be replaced, or does it mean the type of vehicle that will be replaced. Mr. Mick responded the replacement will be an equivalent vehicle. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented the 2014 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the La Porte Development Corporation Board. City Manager Corby Alexander presented the 2014 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for Capital Improvement Projects and reviewed the items listed under "Need" and "Want' categories. Mayor Rigby questioned if the $106.00 Ending Fund Balance for September 2014 would be the total after the listed projects were complete. City Manager Corby Alexander responded in order to fund the projects, more money would have to be pulled over from the General Fund. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the Golf Course/Little Cedar Irrigation System could be funded by the La Porte Development Corporation Board like the bulkheads were at the Golf Course. City Manager Corby Alexander responded the option has not been researched, but staff will if given direction by Council. Finance Director Michael Dolby and City Manager Alexander advised staff will get a determination on funding the Golf Course/Little Cedar Irrigation System from the La Porte Development Corporation Board. Page 6 of 10 August 12-13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes