City Council Committee Agendas

Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee Minutes January 25, 2023 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Molenaar called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Present Mayor Boudreau Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Hudson, Hulst, Molenaar, and Morales Staff Present: Finance Director Volesky, Parks and Enrichment Services Director Berner, City Attorney Rogerson, Special Project Manager Donovan, City Clerk Jensen. Library Director Huffman, Police Chief Cammock, IS Implementation Manager Thomas, Fire Chief Brice, and Assistant Fire Chief Harris Citizens 0 1. Approval of October 26, 2022 Minutes Councilmember Brocksmith moved to approve the October 26, 2022 committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hulst. Motion carried 7-0 2. Finance Mr. Volesky discussed the following topics:  LTGO Bond – Line of Credit: The terms for going out for a short- term bond or line of credit for the MVLC Project to account for upcoming expenditures before funding is received from the City’s TIFIA loan and grant funding.  Consultant Services Agreement with Dowell Consulting PLLC: This agreement for accounting services will be presented for approval on February 8, 2023.  2023 Budget Amendments: Budget Amendments for additional Parks part-time employees and for the purchase of a mini excavator for the Wastewater Utility will be presented for approval on February 8, 2023.  2022 Sales Tax Report: Revenue received was over 9.6 million Mount Vernon City Council January 11, 2023 Page 2 of 2 which is 12% or over $1M above the budgeted estimate.  2021 Annual Financial Report: Council was presented with the 2021 Financial Statements and Federal Single Audit Report 3. Parks & Enrichment Services Ms. Berner discussed the following topics:  Restrooms in Parks: Reviewed the types of parks and location of current restrooms as well as parks and open spaces that do not currently have restroom. Reviewed costs for portable versus permanent restrooms and ongoing costs.  Sherman Anderson Park Update: The project is currently on schedule to complete prior to baseball season  PUD Fields Update: The City is collaborating with the mount Vernon School District and Skagit PUD for the possible renovation of Mount Baker Middle School fields. There are ongoing discussions regarding operations and terms.  PROS Planning survey: There has been good response to the survey. Council and Planning Commission will be updated following focus group meetings.  Recreation Programming: Fall and winter classes had great success with new classes such as survival club, dance, and art. The Spring and Summer program guide will be out in March. Supervised Playground and Rec on the Go will return.  4. Miscellaneous/For the good of the order  none Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen City Clerk