Minutes: Special Meeting 02/17/2025

1. Mayor’s Report – Nothing to Report. 2. City Council Reports - Nothing to Report. 3. City Administrator’s Report – Discussion and Review of FY 2025-2026 Budget. City Administrator Doug Boldt opened the meeting by addressing the city’s rising expenses. Key points included a $244,128 increase in the second year of the five-year contract with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, bringing the total to $673,808 to add two more deputies. The Fire Department discussed replacing truck #159 and ongoing drainage issues at the station, which will be addressed in a special meeting in April (date TBD). Premiums for workers' compensation and property insurance have experienced significant increases compared to the previous year. No changes were proposed for the building department. The Council approved an increase to the library's operational budget, including part-time wages. Additional approved projects included installing lights at Deerview and Potter Park basketball courts, adding trees at City Park's entrance, purchasing two Cushman golf carts for seasonal public works and parks staff, acquiring a road grader, mowers and a Kubota for Public Works, and adding lights to the parking lot south of City Hall. The Council also plans to update the Council Chambers with new technology and tables. Starting July 1, 2025, all outside rentals will be discontinued due to the new technology. Lastly, beautification efforts will be expanded with additional plants and trees around the city. L. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Limkemann. Second by Orris. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM. ___________________________ February 19th, 2025 Abigail Hora, City Clerk City Council Agenda Page 2 of 2