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Kent City Council
Workshop
March 20, 2012
Council Members Present: Albertson, Boyce, Higgins, Perry, Ralph, Ranniger and
Thomas.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Council President Higgins, who
noted that because the State Legislative is in Special Session, Doug Levy cannot be
at tonight's meeting, therefore the Alternate Agenda will be used.
State Legislative Update/Governmental Relations. Michelle Wilmot gave an
update on the status of bills in the Legislature, including the Motor Vehicle Excise
Tax and budget issues which would affect the City. Council members then gave
updates on regional committee meetings, and discussion was held on several issues
of regional importance.
Potential Short-Term Budget Adjustment Strategies. CAD Hodgson noted
that it is unclear whether the cut in liquor tax revenue will be a one-time cut or a
permanent cut, and he, Mayor Cooke and Council members discussed where and
how other cuts could be made.
Strategic Goals. Hodgson provided copies of the Council's Strategic Goals and
noted that new information is shown in italics. He outlined the process and timeline
moving forward.
Biennial Budget Process. Barbara Lopez of the Finance Department explained
the steps they are taking to prepare for the first biennial budget.
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Brenda ]acober, CIVIC
City Clerk