City Council Minutes 11-25-2024 SpecialMINUTES
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, November 25, 2024 — 5 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, Tracy Hinz, Lee Martie, Sam Murdoff
Absent: None
Staff: Rachel Leonard, Sarah Rathlisberger, Tom Pawelk, Matt Leonard, Tracy Ergen,
Jim Thares, Ron Hackenmueller, Angela Schumann, Stephanie Trottier
1. Call to Order
Mayor Lloyd Hilgart called the special meeting to order at 5 p.m.
2. 2025 Budget Discussion
Sarah Rathlisberger presented for the final 2025 budget workshop. She noted that the
preliminary levy was set in September at $14,117,00 or an 8% increase. The increase in
levy was attributed to increases in operations and capital. Operations increased with the
following items: COLA, Compensation Study, Fire Stipend Pay, Administrative Support
Position, Park Dedication Study, Library Fire System Update, Emerald Ash Borer
Response, and an AP Workflow Module. Proposed capital included: Water Treatment
Plant, roofs for well houses and WWTP buildings, MCC Romp and Stomp and cardio
equipment, MCC jase upgrade and window replacement, Golf Course Rd pathway, West
CR 30 extension, Haven Ridge West oversizing and Fallon Ave Design, Ditch 33
Improvements, Karlsburger Pond expansion, Fibernet extensions, fleet vehicles and
equipment. Other item discussed was Bertram Chain of Lakes projects which will be
funded by the sales tax, which is set to begin on April 1, 2025.
Ms. Rathlisberger noted that Hi -Way Liquors is planning to hire another full time
employee rather than cover with part time employees. There was no issue with the City
Council.
There were no changes or issues with the proposed budget.
3. Adjournment
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreib'1
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Attest:
City Administrator
City Council Workshop Minutes — November 25,2024