Mayor Pogatshnik verified 33 of right of way along the southerly portion of the plat. Pictures and costs of treatment plant projects by BWK were reviewed. Timeline to adopt the budget were explained. The public hearing for the proposed budget would be held on Dec. 4 and adopt the final budget and tax levy on December 11, 2000. Mayor Pogatshnik questioned how the city s patrol staff compares to other cities per capita, not including chief and staff.
Budget reflects additional three officers.
Discussed schedules for full and part time officers. Council member Carlson indicated she could not approve the budget as it stands with the city coming off the Cops Fast Grants and the city bearing the burden of additional officers. Council member Blease pointed out this is not an automatic budget, but due to the timeline needs to be approved tonight. Realizes the Cops Fast Grants may be coming to an end. Feels the city should be pro active in the police department for drug investigations and crime prevention.