Committee of the Whole

COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023 1. Roll Call: Council President Roelke called the meeting to order at 6:48 pm. Present: Council President Roelke, Mayor Hammer, Alders: Finkler, Gray, Reid, Steiner; Staff: Wilson, Caine, Larson, Chief Weiner, Chief Hazeltine, Bennett, Meyers; also, interested citizens. Alder Motiff was excused. 2. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted. 3. Approve Agenda: Motion by Finkler, second by Hammer to approve the agenda. Carried on a voice vote. 4. 2024 Budget Workshop: As a follow-up to the 2024 Budget discussion held at the October 3, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Treasurer Krystal Larson presented the revised budget in full, which included the changes requested at the previous meeting and additional changes from the Cemetery and Police Department. Larson also shared with the council the remaining budget timeline and the updated 2024 Budget slide presentation. Overall, the council was pleased with the proposed 2024 Budget. There was a brief discussion regarding the recording of the ARPA funds and the possibility of adding better safety crossing signage on the school crosswalks. Larson and Wilson will continue to work together on that project. 5. Adjourn: Motion by Finkler, second by Reid to adjourn at 7:16 pm. Carried on a voice vote. Submitted by: Susan L. Caine, City Deputy Clerk