10-17-00 BWS Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 17,2000,4:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, YELM CITY HALL
Present: Kathy Wolf, Glen Cunningham, Adam Rivas, John Thompson, and Don Miller
Staff: Shelly Badger, Stephanie Connors, Tim Peterson, Agnes Bennick and Janine Schnepf
Staff reviewed estimated revenue sources and provided background information about the major revenue
sources for each fund.
The following department budgets were presented with new/increased/decreased expenditures noted in the
department overview.
DEPARTMENT BARS STAFF
Municipal Building Fund 302 Shelly
Yelm Creek Project 312 Shelly
Canal Rd Park 314 Shelly
Shortline Railroad 430 Shelly
Begin Salary Review Mayor
Storm Water Utility Fund 400 Stephanie
Water Fund 401 Tim
Garbage 403 Agnes
Water Capital 404 Shelly
Changes/notes/follow up requested:
1. Municipal Building Fund-Currently on budget. Purchase new tables and chairs for Chambers, used
to PW Building.
2. Yelm Creek Project-Stephanie will update Council ongoing basis.
3. Canal Road Park- repeat 2000 budget. Job description being developed for landscape architect and
volunteer coordinator. Adam Rivas concerned that $ 48,000 may not be enough. Shelly stated that
is the correct projected cost.
4. Shortline Railroad- 99 Grant, construction anticipated next year.
5. Storm Water Utility- unable to begin 2000. Requires consideration Initiative 722. Program needs
staff to monitor DOE guidelines, administrative coordination, computer changes, public education
(handout).
6. Water Fund- Increase $2000 safety equipment to meet Sanitary Survey ( DOE). Vehicle, computer
and software, and new staffing position for cross connection control program. Next City Council
meeting will address Sanitary Sewer audit status of Well 3.
7. CDBG Grant anticipates payout- account closure, so fund will not be closed.
8. Additional; Sales Revenue slow down due to accounting error. Closing two funds with one fund
transfer to Water Fund. Admissions tax could be future consideration.
All items on agenda covered.
Refreshments: Agreed that next year light refreshments are charged to Council budget.
Adjourn: 6.00 p.m.
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