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Orono City Council <br /> Work Session <br /> Monday, August 26,2019 <br /> Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. <br /> PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, and Matt <br /> Johnson. Representing staff were City Administrator Dustin Rief, Finance Director Ron <br /> Olson, Accountant Maggie Ung, Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, and <br /> City Clerk Anna Carlson. <br /> Guests: Richie Anderson <br /> Meeting Start Time: 5:00 p.m. <br /> 1. Budget <br /> Finance Director Ron Olson presented the budget. The biggest increase since we last <br /> visited the budget is the Fire Department and IT Services. The tax levy has not changed. <br /> Olson asked if the Council had any changes they would like seen. Walsh wants to make <br /> sure that we are updated on what we have coming in for revenue. Numbers will be <br /> posted from CitizenServe near the first week of each month. There was discussion about <br /> the revenue. Walsh noted that the City has been pretty conservative about raising the <br /> budget in the permits area, to make sure we don't fall short on budget. <br /> Olson presented the Enterprise budget which includes the Sewer, Water, Stormwater, and <br /> Recycling Budgets. He mentioned the City is currently doing a utility rate study. Olson <br /> stated that staff has been looking at various areas that the Council will have a chance to <br /> give input on. <br /> 2. Department Mission, Vision and Goals <br /> City Administrator Dustin Rief briefly discussed each department's mission, vision and <br /> goals. He added that in May 2019 the City Council adopted the City Vision, Mission and <br /> goals. Since staff has created their own Vision, Mission and Goals for their departments. <br /> Rief asked for input from the Council. <br /> City Council Member Matt Johnson asked how do you benchmark these goals, and <br /> measure your success with each department goal. He added that coming up with them is <br /> great but how will you measure your success. Johnson also noted that we need to <br /> measure internally as well as externally. <br /> City Council Member Richard F Crosby II recommended a feedback form for residents. <br /> Walsh recommended ways to gain feedback for other departments as well. He also added <br /> that keeping track of both the negative and positive is a good way to measure your <br /> success. <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br />