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City Council Minutes Page 10 <br /> August 7,2017 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> budget and how it needs different/new sources of funding to operate or the city <br /> needs to stop doing certain things. He discussed some funding options with <br /> TIF/Tax abatement once districts are decertified. <br /> Mr. Portner noted the city needs large amounts of cash to keep operating the park <br /> system. He discussed current methodology and it's inequities to various user groups. <br /> He asked Council to think about what they want/don't want,how they feel about <br /> funding, and about a dedicated funding source. <br /> It was noted expected costs, as outlined in the draft replacement plan, are <br /> approximately$19 million over 30 years,which equates to about$630,000 per year, <br /> and does not include trails or future park buildout as the city grows. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated this helps put planning needs into perspective. He <br /> stated Council needs to make some decisions and noted these numbers don't include <br /> the arena, activity center, or the golf course. He questioned if there would be <br /> opportunities for sponsorships and advertising and if we are completely leveraging <br /> these funding sources. <br /> Mr. Portner stated the city doesn't have staff with experience to obtain sponsorships <br /> and advertising and currently has a contract with Decklan Group. He stated there is a <br /> position being requested in the budget that would provide for some of this type of <br /> marketing. He further questioned what someone is willing to pay for sponsorships in <br /> Elk River and noted you don't typically see most cities with them and the cities that <br /> do,have unique business situations. He noted the Council will have to make a lot of <br /> tough decisions,the city can't be all things to all people, and it is okay to cut services. <br /> Councilmember Wagner stated the city would be remiss if it didn't look into naming <br /> or sponsorship rights. She stated companies want to know the return on their <br /> investment. <br /> Councilmember Ovall asked if anything prohibits the city from getting endowments <br /> and it may be another avenue to consider. <br /> 10.4 2018 Budget <br /> Ms. Ziemer presented the staff report. Various staff presented their budgets. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated he couldn't support a $150,000 increase to the IT budget. <br /> Planning <br /> Councilmember Ovall stated he has a contact at the MN Dept. of Human Services <br /> and they perform contracted HIPPA compliant scanning services. <br /> Environmental <br /> Councilmember Ovall questioned the need for environmental to review every <br /> building permit. He asked if there could be potential improvement in streamlining <br /> process to free up Amanda's time if the city teaches planning and zoning how to <br /> P 0 W I R I U 9 Y <br /> otm§A UREJ <br />