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FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Mayor Slocomb with Committee
Members Petfalski, Salentine and Patterson present. Also present were Ald. Madden,
and Schroeder, Plan Director Turk and Finance Director Gunderson. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ald. Damaske and Le Doux arrived during the
meeting.
Mayor Slocomb noted the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the open
meeting notice.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Petfalski moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 5, 2003. Ald.
Salentine seconded; motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUISNESS
1. Discuss hiring Personnel Consultants
The Committee deferred this item on February 5, 2003. Ald. Petfalski moved to accept
proposal submitted by Public Sector Personnel Consultants for training for a cost not to
exceed $3,055. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Determination of Value of Park Fee Waivers-The Settlement on Woods Road
Mr. Turk stated the development is located south of the Plum Creek Subdivision and
west of the high school. The Conservation Commission has recommended acquisition
of land that runs across the southern portion of the development parallel to Muskego
Drainage Canal #1. This property abuts the Engel-Ewald property that the City is
interested in acquiring. The Parks & Recreation Board and Conservation Commission
have recommended acquisition of the property in lieu of park dedication fees. Market
values established in the Engel-Ewald appraisal were used to determine a value of
$16,800 for the property. Ald. Petfalski moved to waive $16,800 in Park Dedication
fees in lieu of the land acquisition (Outlot 2) and to consider budgeting funds in 2004
for conservation purposes, which would allow a transfer to the Parks budget for
reimbursement of the $16,800. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried. Finance
Director Gunderson noted the transfer was appropriate, as the land being acquired will
ultimately be used for conservation purposes. However, transferring the funds in 2003
could leave the conservation fund balance short for this year.
2. Offer to Purchase - Ihde - Future Roadway and Infrastructure Improvements
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Mayor Slocomb stated the Offer and accompanying documentation was for future
roadway and infrastructure improvements. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend
approval. Ald. Patterson seconded; motion carried.
3. Dissolution of Tax Incremental District Number 5
Finance Director Gunderson stated the dissolution of Tax Incremental District Number
5 is being proposed. If dissolved, $21,817,900 would be placed back on the tax roll for
2004 collection purposes. Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Patterson seconded; motion carried.
4. Disbursement of Funds from Tax Incremental Districts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
The Finance Director stated in working with the City’s auditors, it was determined that a
partial distribution of funds from the dissolved tax incremental districts could be
disbursed. The amount of the partial distribution to be done at this time is $1,946,354.
This represents approximately half of what may ultimately be disbursed. Another
review will be done in 2004. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $626,716.88, Tax Checks in the amount of $3,596,336.96 and Utility
Vouchers in the amount of $412,591.08. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn at 7:22 pm. Ald. Patterson seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk