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ADJOURNED MEETING — BUDGET REVIEW
NOVEMBER 10, 2008 — 8:30 A.M. —12:00 NOON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS — CITY HALL
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Dave Edler presiding, Council Members Micah Cawley, Kathy
Coffey, Rick Ensey, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover and Neil McClure
Staff: City Manager Zais, Acting City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk
Moore
2. Public Works - Part II
• Parks and Recreation
Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director, and Ken Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation
Manager, were available for questions.
Points discussed included:
Lack of vacant land for growth of parks
Harman Center attendance and revenue stream
Fisher Golf Course — decisions need to be made in 2009 on its future
Upper Kiwanis Park Phase 1 Financing
• Parks and Recreation Capital
• Cemetery
3. Yakima Municipal Court
• Municipal Court
• Probation
Linda Hagert, Court Services Manager, introduced Judge Kelly Olwell as the
presiding judge and official spokesperson for the municipal court for the years 2009-
2010. Judge Olwell gave background information on the court and their activities.
She reviewed challenges for 2009, one being the impact of the County not being
able to cant' their full load due to their budget constraints. That, in turn, will trickle
down to the municipal court level.
4. Fire Department
• Fire/Police Public Safety Communication
Mr. Wantland described the major changes for 2009 in staffing and funding.
Fire Department and
• Fire Capital
Chief Charlie Hines, Deputy Chiefs Stewart and Willson, Benda Cantu and Wayne
Wantland of Communications, were available for questions. Chief Hines explained
that the budget increase is primarily due to negotiated wage increases. He spoke
about the challenge of keeping the apparatus in service. Three fire engines have
been identified as needing to be replaced within the next 4 -5 years. Also discussed
was the partnership with police on arson investigations. The policy issue to remodel
Station 94 (airport) because it does not meet federal requirements was presented.
• This will exhaust all of the current funds available by the end of 2009 and they will
need to be replenished with future REET1 contributions or other sources.
NOVEMBER 10, 2008 — BUDGET REVIEW
• Emergency Services •
EMS levy is not budgeted yet.
Upon request, City Manager Zais addressed what will happen as a result of Council
Member Johnson's election to a State Representative position. Mr. Zais advised that
Council Member Johnson has said he will fill out the balance of this year. Council Member
Johnson interjected that he would be happy to tender his resignation when his
replacement is selected rather than staying to the end of the year.
Assistant City Attorney Helen Harvey referenced the Revised Code of Washington that
states that First Class Cities are to adopt their own charter in which they can specify how
to handle this situation. Appointments are by a majority vote of the Council. She noted,
however, that it is clear by charter and Attorney General's opinions that an appointment
must be made after the effective date of the resignation. Mrs. Harvey distributed a memo
outlining this information. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to
• Modify the Boards and Commissions application form to include an essay question
asking why the applicant wants to serve and why they should be appointed (200
words or less.)
• Receive applications for a two-week period (ending November 2e)
• Advertise in the Yakima Herald Republic
5. Adjournment
JOHNSON MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO NOVEMBER 18,
2008 AT 8:30 A.M. FOR COUNCIL BUDGERT REVIEW IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS .
AT CITY HALL The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting
adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
ATTEST:
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
CITY CLERK DAVID EDLER, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's
Office
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