City Council Committee Agendas

Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee Minutes April 26, 2023 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Hudson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm Present Mayor Boudreau Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Hudson, Molenaar, and Morales Staff Present: Finance Director Volesky, Parks and Enrichment Services Director Berner, City Attorney Rogerson, Special Project Manager Donovan, City Clerk Jensen, Solid Waste Supervisor Hanson, and Assistant Fire Chief Harris Citizens 0 1. Approval of March 22, 2023 Minutes Councilmember Beaton moved to approve the March 22, 2023 committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Morales. Motion carried 6-0. 2. Parks & Enrichment Services  Hillcrest Lodge Improvements: Restoration work on the outside structure of the Lodge has started, a new sound system will be added in May, and staff are researching options for new windows, doors, and improved lighting.  Earth Day Event Update: Approximately 100 people attended the Earth Day Event on April 22nd, to participate in stewardship projects, educational activities, and giveaways.  100 Year Anniversary of Hillcrest Park: Hillcrest Park turns 100 years old on March 19, 2024. Staff are forming a committee to plan the celebration. The public is invited to contact the Parks Department if they would like to participate or have historical information to share for a video being produced by TV10.  Spring/Summer Programs and Events: Spring events have been successful with popular classes such as youth dance, adult art, and youth baseball. Upcoming summer programs include sports Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services April 26, 2023 Page 2 of 2 and nature camps, Supervised Playground, Rec on the Go, Family Fun Nights, and 4th of July at Edgewater Park.  Park Projects: 25th Street Park Phase II is in process, Edgewater and Lions Park restrooms have been cleaned and painted, and a playground audit has been completed. Staff are currently preparing baseball fields, mowing, pressure washing and performing planter bed maintenance. 3. Finance  2023 Budget Amendment: Mr. Volesky presented a 2023 budget amendment which included the purchase of a Commercial Rear Load Garbage Truck and a downpayment for a Residential Automated Garbage Truck for the Solid Waste Utility. These items are both included in the Equipment Replacement and Reserve schedule and will be included in the 2023 ER&R budget.  Gambling Tax Discussion: This item was postponed.  Mr. Hanson addressed cart sizes and costs used by the City and Waste Management. 4. Library Commons Update  Construction alternates list discussion: Mayor Boudreau provided an update on the status of the contingency budget and the possibility of adding some construction alternates that have been previously discussed.  Budget Update: Mr. Volesky and Mayor Boudreau discussed the overall committed funding for the project as well as additional potential funding opportunities. 5. HB1590 Opportunities/Brownfield Grants Council and Mayor Boudreau continued to discuss potential projects that would qualify for Brownfield grants and HB1590 funding. 6. Miscellaneous/For the good of the order none The meeting recessed at 6:55 pm The meeting reconvened at 8:40 pm The meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm Submitted by: Becky Jensen City Clerk