4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 05-20-2019

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City Council Minutes Page 13 May 6,2019 ----------------------------- amount toward projects instead of paying for large projects that only affect their property. The plan is for the LID to go to a public hearing on June 3, 2019. Mayor Dietz asked if everyone on the lake would get a formal notice. Ms. Bednar confirmed they would receive a letter in the mail. Councilmember Wagner asked if the lake owners may be upset that things are moving so quickly. Councilmember Westgaard stated this project was something that had been discussed for a long time. A:!Or N6�, Mr. Plant stated their group had held four open public hearings as learning sessions and paid for direct mailings to all affected. The neighbors have been invited to participate in the discussion and should be aware of the process. The council directed staff to move ahead with the application process. 10.7 2020 Budget Discussion Ms. Ziemer presented the staff report. She outlined possible dates for budget work sessions including July 22 and July 29 with a possible date of August 12, 2019. These meetings would start at 5:00 p.m. The Council should approve the maximum levy at the September 3, 2019, meeting. The Council expressed a desire to maintain the same level of services despite proposed expenditure increases. Ms. Ziemer asked for recommendations on essential services that could not be cut out of the budget. Councilmember Christianson asked Mr. Femrite if they could have a discussion in early July about sidewalk plowing. Ms. Ziemer asked if the council would like to start looking at how to fund capital improvements. Mayor Dietz asked about the vehicle replacement fund. Ms. Ziemer stated the fund took a hit when they purchased a fire truck and another fire truck purchase was scheduled in the next few years. UREJ