Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting on January 29, 2018, focused on two main presentations: civic engagement and the 2017-2021 Strategic Plan. The civic engagement presentation detailed the city's efforts to involve the public and discussed areas for improvement based on citizen satisfaction surveys. The Strategic Plan was presented as a living document, with council members providing feedback on its structure and alignment with the budget process.
Financial Matters
General Fund Budget Revenue
Revenue for the general fund budget is expected to remain similar to the current year, with some increase in use tax revenue, while sales tax is projected to stay relatively flat.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Budget adoption by April
Watch For
- Annual planning review session for the Strategic Plan in late summer/early fall (e.g., September)
- Potential visioning session
Announcements
- The CFO conducted a live Facebook session to explain the budget and answer questions, a new initiative that will occur monthly.
- Emails have been sent to civic organizations offering the CFO or City Manager to speak on the budget.
Agenda Summary
General Orders - Civic Engagement Presentation
Presentation by Jerry Fletcher, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, on the city's civic engagement efforts, including the civic engagement spectrum and results from a citizen satisfaction survey. Discussion on improving public understanding of tax dollar usage and opportunities for engagement.
General Orders - 2017-2021 Strategic Plan Presentation
Presentation and discussion of the draft 2017-2021 Strategic Plan, emphasizing its role as a living document tied to the budget process. Council members provided feedback on formatting, the relationship between the strategic plan and budget, and the need for measurable progress.