City Council Special Session for January 16, 2024
Agenda
Special Session
Council Chambers, 3 Quail Creek Circle
5:30 p.m.
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of the Agenda
- General Fund
- General Fund Revenues
- Public Safety
- Culture and Recreation
- Public Works
- Community and Economic Development
- General Government
- Road Use Tax Budget
- Water Budget
- Wastewater Budget
- Storm Water Budget
- Final Questions and Wrap Up
January 16 Meeting Objective: Review and discuss department budgets and minor capital projects within the General, Utilities and Road Use Tax Funds.
2nd Budget Meeting Objective (January 23): Review modifications made to department budgets, discuss and gain consensus on capital projects; resolve any other outstanding budgetary issues.
Minutes
Call to order
Mayor Chris Hoffman called the January 16, 2024 Special Session of the North Liberty City Council to order at 5:31 p.m. at Council Chambers, 3 Quail Creek Circle. Councilors present: Brian Leibold, Paul Park, Erek Sittig, Brent Smith, Brian Wayson.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Grant Lientz, Tracey Mulcahey, Deb Hilton, Ryan Rusnak, Tom Palmer, Shelly Simpson, Jennie Garner, Nick Bergus, Chief Diane Venenga, Chief Brian Platz, Greg Metternich, Guy Goldsmith, Michael Pentecost, and Drew Lammers.
Approval of the Agenda
Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. Agenda approved.
General Fund
Heiar provided an introduction to the overall budget process.
General Fund Revenues
Heiar presented the summary of the proposed General Fund revenues.
Public Safety
Heiar presented a summary of the Police, Fire, Building Inspection, Animal Control and Emergency Management budgets. The council discussed the Animal Control vehicle, the Flock System and Fire Department staffing.
Public Works
Heiar presented a summary of the budgets on the trash and transit programs. Council discussed the proposed budgets with Heiar, specifically the per rider cost for the Coralville bus.
Culture and Recreation
A summary of the proposed Library, Recreation, Parks, Cemetery, Aquatic Center, and Community Center budgets was presented. Council discussed these budgets including what did not make the budget with cuts this year, Library construction projects, equipment replacement, maintenance on city vehicles, and purchase vs. leasing vehicles.
Community and Economic Development
The Economic Development, Planning and Zoning and Communications budgets were summarized for the City Council. The council discussed the Community Relations budget and Economic Development budget including rates charged by Shive-Hattery and the new Community Relations position.
General Government
Heiar summarized the Mayor/City Council, Administration, Legal, and Personnel budget proposals for FY 25. The council discussed the proposed budgets in this section including the Finance Officer position, and potential council and mayor pay increases.
The council discussed the General Fund budget overall.
Road Use Tax Budget
Heiar presented information on the proposed Road Use Tax budget.
Storm Water Budget
The Storm Water budget for FY 25 was presented. Council discussed the budget including projects that were postponed in this fiscal year.
Water Budget
Heiar offered additional information the draft Water budget for FY 25. The council discussed the draft including appreciation for keeping the rate flat.
Wastewater Budget
Heiar advanced the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The council discussed the proposal including vehicle replacement timelines.
Final Questions and Wrap Up
Heiar reported an early start next week, January 23 at 6 p.m. for the Capital Projects work session.
Councilor Wayson thanked the Department Heads for all they do for the city. Councilor Leibold acknowledged Department Heads hard work. He encouraged public education.
Adjournment
At 7:19 p.m., Sittig moved, Wayson seconded to adjourn. The vote was all ayes. Meeting adjourned.
