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Council debates modest pay increase, possible $50,000 boost for sidewalk and parks projects
Summary
A council member proposed raising council pay (about $50/month) and members discussed adding $50,000 to the capital projects allocation to fund sidewalks, park trails and matching donations; staff said such changes require council direction.
During the same work session, council members discussed nonoperational allocations in the draft budget, including council compensation and capital contributions for sidewalks and parks.
One council member proposed a modest increase in council pay, saying a "$50 a month price would be extremely reasonable" and noting the city has not raised compensation since before 2016. Council members debated whether a pay increase could discourage some candidates or affect equity; staff said any change would be a council policy decision.
Council members also discussed sidewalk replacement and a potential one-time capital boost to accelerate projects. One council member suggested adding $50,000 to the capital projects allocation and using matching donations to extend the program so the city could do more sidewalk repairs and park trail work. Staff said the transportation utility and restricted capital funds currently finance much of the road and sidewalk work and that council direction would be needed to change the allocation.
Council did not adopt any change at the session; staff said they would incorporate direction if the council formally requested an increased allocation during budget deliberations.
