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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Burkholder called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. in the Lakewood Civic Center South Building, 480 S. Allison Pkwy. Lakewood, CO.
ITEM 2. ROLL CALL
Those present were: Mayor Steve Burkholder, Presiding
Vicki Stack
Cheryl Wise
Debbie Koop
Bob Murphy
Sue King
Ed Peterson
Doug Anderson
Ray Elliott
Diana Allen
Mike Stevens
Staff in attendance: Mike Rock, City Manager
Roger Noonan, City Attorney
Department Directors
Full and timely notice of this Study Session Meeting had been given and a quorum was present.
ITEM 3 - PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW - 2006 REVISED/2007 BUDGET
Mayor Burkholder thanked City Council, the Budget & Audit Committee, staff,
and citizens for their input into the budget process.
City Manager Mike Rock introduced the day's agenda stating that City Council set policy at their annual retreat and the budget being presented reflects the priorities of City Council and the community. It represents a good balance of today's needs versus today's resources.
Finance Director Larry Dorr gave a PowerPoint presentation covering the following budgetary information: budget timelines, budget process, budget policies, economic forecasts, funds, motor vehicle use tax, economic development, revenue summaries, ballot issue 2A and the use of the tax increase, and the strategic financial plan.
Director of Community Resources Kathy Hodgson presented an overview of the projects accomplished with the use of the additional sales tax revenues.
Director of Public Works Dick Plastino presented an overview of the CIF and the projects being able to be accomplished through the use of the additional sales tax revenues.
A question and answer period among City Council members and staff ensued. City Council asked staff to review adding police officers specifically assigned to gang prevention and to investigate holding two police academies in 2007.
Mayor Burkholder called a recess at 11:45 a.m. The meeting was reconvened at 12:00 noon.
Larry Dorr and Ken Milano presented information regarding the proposed self-insurance program. Additional information will be presented to City Council prior to moving forward with creation of the program.
ITEM 4 - PRELIMINARY LRA BUDGET REVIEW - 2006 REVISED/2007 BUDGET
Director of Community Planning and Development (CPD) Becky Clark presented the proposed 2006 Revised/2007 LRA Budget to City Council. She stated that the budget will no longer account for personal services and it will show construction costs as in years past. The budget has been simplified.
Larry Dorr explained that the budget would not show the Public Improvement Fee and Tax Increment Finance. He explained that the PIF is only a pass-through and will not show up elsewhere in the Budget.
Economic Impact statements for both Creekside Shopping Center and Belmar Shopping Center were distributed to Council members.
Ms. Clark reviewed internal staff changes and vacancies in the CPD Department.
Mike Rock received consensus from City Council to move forward with a 2-year
Budget Plan.
ITEM 5 - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; Mayor Burkholder adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m.
Submitted by,
Margy Greer, City Clerk
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