HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-1221 XMAS TREE RECYCLE DAYas one possibility, and suggested that discussions over this agreement might make a meeting with the county's board
of commissionersappropriate. McLaughlin noted that they will be updating this intergovernmentalagreementthis year,
and also noted that the county is rewriting its land use code. Reid suggested sitting in on the county discussions.
Freeman asked that council direct him as to the need for joint regional sessions. Fine noted that these sessions could
be with less than the full council.
Under "Financial Management" on page 7, Freeman explained for Shaw that items 1 and 2 were to be more long range
than the budget cycle. Freeman briefly explained background of item 2, and noted that there may be an RVTV show
with the budget committee. Stated that he would also like a video of proposed capital projects. Council discussion that
these items aim at continually increasing and improving the comprehensive information provided to the community on
city budget and financial issues. Item I was changed to read: "The City will create long-term~nancialprojections
for all funds." Item 2 was changed to read: "Promote a more thorough understanding of how the City receives and
sl~ends its funding." It was noted that item 4 had to do with new technologies and capabilities; briefly discussed the
suggestion of looking at performance-based budgets.
Under "Social Human Services" on page 7, Fine suggested that the 200-2001 Goal begin as follows: "After developing
Based on the development of a health and human services plan for the City .... '
Freeman explained that the section on "Organizational Efti~ctiveness"on page 8 was not ready to be ~nalized, and noted
that this item developed from employee input.
l.aws noted that council would need to know costs in both money and time before giving final approval to the draft
priorities. Asked that department heads convey if they can do the projects listed, and stated that where there are
reservations the priorities need to be looked at further. Freeman asked if there could be an evaluation of what might
be dropped here, and explained that the primary areas of concent are the volume of work for the Electric Department
and for Community Development.
Looking at the Departmental Goals handout, McLaughlin questioned "Develop a program that will encourage the paving
of unpaved driveways and parking lots." Explained that paving is already required as a condition of planning actions,
and questioned whether the department should pursue requiring paving at existing houses. Shaw suggested developing
a program to encourage the paving of unpaved driveways and parking lots on publicly owned lands. McLaughlin
questioned the intent of the goal, and asked what incentives are to be offered and what outreach would need to be
involved. Emphasized that this is not a land use issue. Shaw stated that the item could simply be worded as, "Encourage
the paving of unpaved driveways and parking lots on publicly held lands." After discussion, this item was moved to
the bottom of the priority list to be looked at in the future. Reid questioned the program for using recycled blacktop.
Public Works Director Paula Brown noted that this program does not apply to parking lots. Finance Director Jill Turner
stated that the possibility exists to create an LID to pave a publicly-owned lot. Reid suggested continuing with existing
practices lbr streets, and encourage paving of public lots where possible.
Relative to the item stating "Update the Public Services element of the Comprehensive Plan," McLaughlin noted that
various master plans which have been implemented address the item. Explained that the City has met the review
requirements for the State of Oregon, and questioned whether the current workload would make it feasible to get into
internal housekeeping. Council expressed their consensus for removing this item.
McLaughlin also questioned the design standards for public buildings item, noting that some committee meetings have
already occurred. Explained the committee has had some difficulty in determining their purpose and direction.
McLaughlin emphasized that all current projects are at a high standard, and suggested that if there are to be more
projects, the staff can be directed to beef up the review process. Suggested that a new design process may not be
necessary.
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