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Town Board BudgeL Study Session
November 6, 1998
Board:
Attending:
Mayor Dekker, Trustees Barker, Baudek, Doylen,
Hix, Jeffrey, and Marshall
All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Finance Officer
Vavra, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
REVIEW 1999-20000 ENTERPRISE, CAPITAL PROJECT, DEBT SERVICE,
INTERNAL SERVICE AND TRUST FUNDS.
Staff reviewed the following 1999-2000 Budget Issues:
Light & Power and Water Rates. A growth factor of 3.5% was noted
in both 1999 and 2000 budgets. The Water Department will
increase the water rates 5% in 1999. There will not be a rate
increase in the water rates in 2000. The Light & Power
Department budget reflects a 3 mill bond issue in 2000,
therefore, the Light & Power budget is larger than it normally
would be. There will be no staff increases for either department
in 1999 or 2000.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Doug Frisbe, representing the Estes Park Salud Foundation
appeared and thanked the Town for the support this year and
expressed thanks for the Town's continued support. The
Foundation did not ask for a contribution increase this year,
they will leave the amount up to the judgment of the Trustees.
The Foundation was established to maintain the long-term
financial security of the clinic. The clinic is a valuable
component to the community with two out of three clients
receiving subsidized medical care. The application process
should provide a fair and equitable process for organizations
needing support.
George Hockman, stated that there are lots of worthwhile
projects, however, questioned where the funding should come from.
Town funds should not necessarily be going towards social
organizations. These organizations are very worthwhile and
should be funded by different sources. The list included, but
was not limited, to the following: Cultural Arts Council,
Retired Senior Group, Parents and Community for Kids, Salud
Clinic, Crossroads, Victims Assistance, Sr. Housing, Seasonal
and affordable housing, trails outside town limits, property
acquisitions for specific purposes, public information program, a
recognition program for volunteers.
BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town Board Budget Study Session - November 6, 1998 - Page 2
TOWN BOARD 1999-2000 BUDGET AMENDMENTS.
Consensus was reached on the following:
1. The Salud contribution will remain at $5,000. Future
increases will be based on need determined during the
application process.
2. The Soccer Field funding will remain as stated in the
budget. Additional information was requested by the
Trustees.
3. Senior Center Personnel levels should be changed as
follows: 1 Director at time, 1 Dietitian at H time, 1
Cook at Yz time, and 2 Cooks at H time.
Discussion followed on: governmental accounting, accounting of
grant money received, 1998 change estimates, the ^ time Fire
Chief position, the Conference Center Atrium,
There being no further business. Mayor Dekker adjourned the
meeting at 10:20 a.m.
CN
Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk
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