City Council Minutes 09-11-2023 SpecialMINUTES
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND WORKSHOP
Monday, September 11, 2023 — 4:30 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, Tracy Hinz, Lee Martie, Sam Murdoff
Absent: None
Staff: Rachel Leonard, Jennifer Schreiber, Angela Schumann, Tom Pawelk, Sarah
Rathlisberger
1. Call to Order
Mayor Lloyd Hilgart called the special meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. THC Ordinance Discussion
Jennifer Schreiber, City Clerk, requested direction on allowing establishments with an
on -sale liquor license the ability to sell THC beverages per ordinance. There was City
Council consensus that an ordinance be drafted for approval at an upcoming council
meeting.
3. 2024 Budget Discussion
Sarah Rathlisberger, Finance Director, presented for the fourth and final budget
meeting. As part of the presentation, she noted the changes that were made to the
draft 2024 budget in order to balance. These included: revision to the proposed parks
position, solar investment agreements, eliminated carpet for library, reduced funding
the pathway maintenance fund, and reduced facilities maintenance allocation.
Ms. Rathlisberger presented three budget scenarios with an 8%, 9% and 10% increase. It
was stated that an 8% increase in 2024 would mean an almost 21% increase in 2025 for
the new public works facility. It was also mentioned that each percent increase brings
approximately $120,000 in revenue.
The MCC budget was also balanced due to staffing vacancies and reduced facilities
maintenance allocation.
The Council discussed the changes made to the proposed 2024 budget. Councilmember
Murdoff expressed that he would favor a 10% increase in 2024. Councilmember Martie
concurred. Councilmember Hinz commented that she supported funding the carpet for
the library.
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There was Councilmember consensus for a 9% increase in 2024, with $40,000 to be used
for carpet in the library and the remaining revenue to be put in Capital Improvements
Fund.
4. Housing Study Workshop with EDA and Planning Commission
Jason Valerius & Brian Wiedenfeld, MSA Professional Services, Inc., presented the
housing study that was completed.
5. Adjournment
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreib
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