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Special Council Meeting
October 28, 2014
Mayor Slavik called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. in the
Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on October 28, 2014.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Wosje, Willis, Stein, Prom, Johnson,
and Bildsoe.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer,
Community Development Director Juetten, Deputy Police Chief Plekkenpol, Public Works
Director Cote, Finance Manager Bursheim, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Park and
Recreation Deputy Director Northway, Human Resources Manager Kone, Fire Chief Kline, and
City Clerk Engdahl.
2015 Budget
City Manager Callister reported on the 2015 amended budget and noted that revenues are
exceeding projections and expenditures are below budget. Staff is anticipating approximately $2
million in surplus.
Councilmember Willis asked if that surplus could be used to lower the levy which is currently at
2%. City Manager Callister replied the Council could do that, but it could create a catch up
situation next year if cash is used to buy down the levy. He added that next year there will be
more demands on the budget with union contracts and additional positions with the police
department.
Councilmember Wosje stated he preferred to finish out the year and look at the Capital
Improvement Program to see if the Council wants to use any of the funds for those projects.
City Manager Callister cautioned that the building permit revenue will be ongoing for a few
years and then start to level off.
Councilmember Willis requested that the Council receive updated projections on all permit
revenue before the budget is adopted in December. He stated he's not looking at a 0% levy but
feels it can be lowered.
A discussion was held with the Human Resources Manager Kone regarding the City's
contribution to employees for single or family health insurance coverage.
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Human Resources Manager Kone stated the Council hasn't received a raise in their pay per the
City Code following the general elections for the last several years. She asked the Council is
eligible for a 3.39% increase effective January 1, 2015. The majority of the Council stated they
support the increase in salaries.
Report on Major Capital Reserve Funds
Administrative Services Director Fischer discussed funding strategies for use of capital reserve
funds. Based on the fund, the uses included funding economic development, Hilde Performance
Center improvements, tax abatements, Park and Recreation facility improvements (Northwest
Greenway and Ice Center), Public Works Maintenance Facility expansion, and stop light
enhancements.
Councilmember Willis voiced his concern that he would've preferred a list of possible projects
for the Council to pick from rather than staff identifying certain projects. He mentioned other
projects that could've been considered, such as filling gaps in trails and maintenance of trails,
constructing a vehicular/pedestrian bridge over Highway 55, and enhancing timing of signalized
intersections.
Councilmember Johnson stated staff identified projects in the CIP and comments that the
Council has identified in previous discussions.
The majority of the Council supported the projects that were identified in the report.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, Citf Clerk
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