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Council approves claims and payroll, discusses $3 million grant and budget schedule
Summary
Council approved the claims and payroll allowance report, confirmed the city is operating within a $3,000,000 grant for a project, and discussed the upcoming budget cycle and a suggested 2% cap for department budget increases.
Princeton City Council approved the claims and payroll allowance report on June 1 after a motion (by Neil) and second (by Dan). Council offered no recorded objections in the meeting text.
During discussion, a councilor noted the city has a $3,000,000 grant for a project (described in conversation as "the grant") and staff indicated the city has not yet spent all of it and that funds remain available for engineering and design work. "We haven't spent nearly all of it," a staff member said, adding the city has "wiggle room" for upcoming design work and lift station work referenced by staff.
Council also discussed the budget process. Members asked that form ones be sent to department heads, recommended engaging Baker Tilly for levy estimates and suggested limiting department budget increases to roughly 2% as a planning guideline. The council agreed to schedule the usual budget hearings and to involve department heads in upcoming presentations.
Next steps: staff will circulate budget forms, schedule hearings and consult with the city's financial adviser for levy estimates ahead of the budget cycle.
