2013-05-13 Special/Study FY 14 budget

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where the City is in each ward as to who owns a large percentage of properties. Mr. Walker said the City would come back with some numbers. Mr. Sharpe asked for money to be put in the budget for travel for Mr. Wilson to attend the MML and the NLC to view all the services available for municipalities. Mr. Walker noted there was money in the budget for Professional Development. Mr. Kraft noted that $1.2 million was added to the budget last year for streets. He asked if the concept this year would be to add more reserve money to do more streets. Mr. Kraft said similarly would there be extra money from the reserves for additional tree trimming. Ms. Carr asked about the 28, 29-thousand dollars last year to pay the Army Corp of Engineers on the flood prone properties and where it stood. Mr. Walker stated that a response is being prepared for Council and should be distributed the later part of the week. Ms. Carr asked if there would be any budgetary steps the Council would need to move it forward. Mr. Walker stated, not in FY14. Mr. Price asked when Capital Improvements are looked at, if staff could look at some of the unfunded items. Mr. Price asked for Millar Park improvements for $70K; alley repair for $35K; and George, Purdue and Kennedy unimproved streets reconstruction for $350K. Ms. Carr asked if CDBG funds could be used for unimproved streets in private subdivisions who cannot afford them. Mayor Welsch noted that CDBG funds could only be used in certain neighborhoods meeting certain income guidelines. Mr. Walker stated that he would provide clarification as to how the CDBG money is distributed. Mayor Welsch asked if someone on staff could look at doing more City sponsored sport’s leagues for children and adults and not have to depend on the U-City Sports’ Association or Soccer Association. Mayor Welsch stated with the formation of a Chamber, she hoped staff could work more closely with businesses in the City. Mayor Welsch would like to see a more concerted effort in trying to get the Neighborhood Associations more active. She also would like to see if the City could work with the state and the county on a job summit, maybe a resource fair. Mr. Walker proposed to put together a list and circulate the list. He said he would try to schedule another meeting next week. Several Councilmembers stated they did not need another meeting. Mr. Walker said he would circulate the list and if they were okay with the list to let him know. Mayor Welsch adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m. Joyce Pumm, MRCC/MCC City Clerk 3