Council advances first reading of FY2025 budget after removing LED‑lighting amendment
City Director Lippman told council the proposed amendments raise the general-fund deficit by about $180,000 to roughly $1.5 million; an amendment to remove $60,000 for LED lights passed on a 4–3 roll call before council moved the budget first reading forward by voice vote.
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Council conducted a lengthy review of proposed FY2025 budget amendments and advanced a first reading after a targeted amendment vote. Director Lippman summarized the package and said the amendments increase the general‑fund deficit by about $180,000, bringing the projected general‑fund deficit to "closer to a 1,500,000 general fund deficit for 2025." The amendments included funding adjustments for public events, compost sites, LED streetlights on Lutheran General, a backstop for concerts in the park and a library budget correction.
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