Galena City Clerk Mary Beth Hyde | City of Galena
Galena City Clerk Mary Beth Hyde | City of Galena
City of Galena City Council met April 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
24C-B001 – CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Terry Renner called the special meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers at 101 Green Street on 3 April 2023.
24C-B002 – ROLL CALL
Upon roll call the following members were present: Bernstein, Johnson, Tegtmeyer, Westemeier, Renner
Absent: Kieffer, Wienen
24C-B003 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Mayor Renner announced a quorum of Board members present to conduct City business.
24C-B004 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was recited.
NEW BUSINESS
24C-B005 – REVIEW OF PROPOSED FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET
Mark Moran, City Administrator, gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget highlighting the following:
1. Budget Goals
2. Budgeting Methodology—Zero Based Budgeting
3. Budget Summary
4. Revenue Assumptions
5. Projected Fund Balances
6. Capital Projects and Expenses
7. Street Improvement Sales Tax
8. Debt Summary
9. Staffing and Compensation
10. Pending Budget Issues
Discussion: Westemeier questioned if $25,000 was enough to cover the cost of the additional cameras. Moran advised he received a quote from Jo Carroll Energy.
Westemeier recommended getting an estimate for metal roofs on the pavilions at Rec Park vs. asphalt shingles. It would last longer and look nicer.
Westemeier feels the meter upgrades are important and the city should do as many as possible. The meters could be contributing to some of the water loss. Westemeier feels $20,000 is not enough for those. Moran advised the city is at a point where we are going to need a new wholesale replacement. It will take time to work on it.
Westemeier questioned what limit is being put on the new restrooms. Moran advised right now there is $275,000 budgeted. The design process will go out for bid in April followed by concept plans being presented to the council in terms of general layout. Westemeier noted it is going to be difficult to find someone to clean the restrooms. He questioned if the parking would generate enough money to pay the approximately $9,000 in cleaning fees.
Johnson noted the possibility of solar and geothermal will help offset some of the costs. Moran advised there may be some potential for rebates for the geothermal system. Tegtmeyer questioned if there was any way to get some money from Galena Country Tourism. She would like to see them contribute.
Moran advised he has shared the plans for the remodel with Galena Country Tourism. They have been given the dimensions of the space to be used for visitor services and, hopefully, will be funding that portion of it. Moran advised he originally asked them to participate in the electric vehicle charging stations; however, they have declined stating they are working with lodging properties to add charging stations.
Bernstein stated she was in favor of asking Galena Country Tourism to contribute as tourists will mainly use it.
24C-B006 – REVIEW OF BUDGET PROCESS SCHEDULE
The public hearing has been set for Monday, April 8, 2024.
24C-B007 - ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Tegtmeyer, to adjourn.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Johnson, Tegtmeyer, Westemeier, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Kieffer, Wienen
The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
https://www.cityofgalena.org/media/cms/sc040124_3CB9BD50B9524.pdf
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