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City manager proposes facilitated budget‑priorities retreat to tackle long‑term needs
Summary
City manager recommended a facilitated, public retreat in September to help the council prioritize general‑fund needs (staffing, capital projects, maintenance). Council signaled consensus to schedule the session and to engage a consultant for structured public input.
City Manager recommended the council dedicate a half‑day, consultant‑facilitated retreat this month to set priorities for the next biennial budget and to consider funding options for projects and staffing requests the city has identified.
The manager said staff can compile options and the consultant would do pre‑work, interview key participants, and facilitate a public, focused session. Councilors supported the idea and emphasized pairing needs identification with a concurrent review of potential revenue sources; Bonnington urged combining technical analysis and public engagement. Staff will proceed to schedule the session and select a consultant with the goal of holding the meeting within a few weeks.
