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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - 2009-04-18Name E-mail address INVA � 7 1• Q J C� � r° s s C� -� ► n l� of /,k r -w I �. f a ( 0�? �(rfe n I e J—C�4Ae z0 ie-= di47r )&-:5 13, lei • S bf /'QJ��(. �G /ZL%%LLL I[G'i 4-`') ' CZ 21 cv COMMUNITYApril 18, 2009 ROUNDTABLE (a ct6f Lake Oswego ORE GO N 'X� OS LAXE p3Wf `� CO Community Roundtable Notes April 18, 2009 Council Chambers, 10 a.m. oe[coT+ Council: Mayor Hoffman, Councilors Tierney, Johnson, and Jordan Staff: Alex McIntyre, City Manager; Darin Rouhier, Finance Director; Jordan Wheeler, Management Analyst; Robyn Christie, City Recorder Mayor Hoffman explained the format of the meeting. The roundtable incorporated the idea of a Samoan Circle where participants were able to join the conversation as seats became available. The forum was to solicit comments on the City's proposed budget. Eugene Dittler • Was in favor of radical capitalism • The City should only provide police, fire, a library and some parks • Whose idea was the trolley? Is it financially sustainable? • Comments on the WEB • Comments on sustainability; it is not the job of government Jay Woodworth • Comments on the WEB • A lot of people are frustrated • Does the proposed budget have a $2 million shortfall? (Staff answered no.) • In this economy, government is the only growing industry • The stated value of the WEB is incorrect; could sell today for $14-15 million • Last appraisal was a sham at $9 million — it should be sold • The City is overtaxing the people • Diversity and affordable housing; need to welcome younger families Fees are taxes Cut back on taxes and expenditures Annex property that has been acquired in Stafford (discussion with Council about not being able to annex property outside of the UGB) John Beau • Commented on employee vacation as an unfunded liability — he supported a take it or lose it policy • WEB — We've all been dealt the hand we have — it could be used as a post office or maybe the GSA would be interested • Pg. i 9 question about funds — ACC, Parks, Golf, and Tennis • Question about Percent for Art fund • Pg. i 19 — Do we know the rate for the County Library District? (Council responded .39/$1000 and that the revenue raised in Lake Oswego stays in Lake Oswego) • Sensitive Lands — The City has not done a good job of notifying impacted property owners. • Pg. i 19 — Is $250,000 for the Centennial necessary? Community Roundtable Notes April 18, 2009 Norma Heyser • 7 generations in Lake Oswego • Trolley — people are getting older and mass transit makes sense, getting out of our cars • She commented that watching a recent Council meeting, she saw a spectrum of views coming together for a solution; she saw no personal agendas and appreciated the struggle • Sustainability makes sense globally • She recently met with a builder who showed her earth and people friendly technology Public art inspires creative thinking • She encouraged budgeting money for sustainability; first learning and then building • She supported ways to make it easier to age in place Bob Borgford • He appreciates the work of the City Council and City Manager • He questioned carry over in budget • He asked the Council to push back; what could be cut out of the budget? • Planners are doing too much with the neighborhoods; it is a "make-work" situation and they spend too much time on PowerPoint presentations • Metro will demand more infill • Roof pitch is needed for sufficient attic space for some heating and cooling systems • He asked for more direct communication Maria Meneghin • She worked with Friends of the Library • She understood that reserves were set aside for future expansion of the library • In this budget, non restricted funds were combined • She said if it was too easy to get to reserve funds, they would be used for short term satisfaction Lorie James • She participates in LONAC • She would like the budget to include Quality of Life Indicators and money for Visioning (Staff noted funds for Visioning on page 95) • She asked why Royce Way and McNary were selected to receive stimulus funding (Council answered that they were shovel ready and qualified for the funding) Trina Soder • She asked for a community swimming pool • The community lost Rivers Edge and Mountain Park pools • The only option now is the School District Pool which is in bad shape • The SW Community Center and Club Sport are options for lessons but are a drive • She recommended a temporary partnership with LOSD to improve the pool Alex McIntyre. City Manager, clarified that the City would work on asset management plans in the next fiscal year as a Council Goal. The sewer and stormwater plans were funded in the proposed budget by utility fees. If the Council wanted to complete the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update it would have to change the budget. Community Roundtable Notes 2 April 18, 2009 Charles "Skip" Ormsby • He asked why nobody from Birdshill was included in the Streetcar meeting on Thursday (Councilor Jordan clarified that it was a Metro meeting for potential terminus stakeholders) • Multnomah County has not made a contribution to the Willamette Shoreline maintenance for several years • He supported the idea of asset management studies • He asked for use of capacity units: gallons, liters, and equivalent dwelling unit related to the wastewater treatment plant — he did not want Birdshill to experience sewer overflows Adelle Jenike • She commented on Pg. i 15 and the Boones Ferry RFP — what would it include (Council responded that Phase I would take place this summer with Phase II coming out of Phase I by the end of 2009) • She wanted to know when the committee would be selected for Boones Ferry • She had some ideas about the WEB and was looking forward to seeing the draft plan Dan Vizzini • 25 years of change in Lake Oswego • He commented on statistical trends • Be distinguished in landscape • Pursue internal efficiencies (employment, transportation, etc.) • Greenways should provide a transition between neighboring cities • Water quality of Oswego Lake; we have physical and cultural amenities • Specialized needs of aging population; recreation for all ages • Consider how to make expenditures in difficult times; decisions need multiple benefits (some are social) • Increase efficiency • Compatible, durable, build for the ages, build in flexibility, make it beautiful, be restorative (invest to get to a point to sustain) • The budget is clear and well done • Include expected results, investment related to results • Include Quality of Life Indicators • Show results in Budget Crosswalk • Looked at 1998 utility and property tax compared to 2008; in real terms 2% increase in property tax, largest portion in urban renewal, 27% increase in utilities adjusting for inflation, shows impact of Measure 5 leading to pay-as-you-go, combined monthly increase of 14% or about $32/mo. • What did I get? Value up almost 30% (adjusting 20%) • The Council and staff have been effective • A lot of debt is problematic if it doesn't result in long term value Courtney Clements • She encouraged a stronger partnership with LOSD • Streamline maintenance • Look at sustainability measures for the schools — 15 big users Community Roundtable Notes 3 April 18, 2009 Bob Borqford • He restated that he would like leaner government • He wanted Council to force reexamination of the budget • Efficiency will help Mike Holmes • Commented on the City providing too much recreation and entertainment • Choice should be up to individuals • The Community Center Plan looked like Multnomah Athletic Club — fundamentally inappropriate Councilor Tierney would ask department directors about results on Monday. Councilor Jordan commented on a presentation at the National League of Cities conference about costs associated with neighborhood planning. Mr. McIntyre talked about his experience with "management by results" and the difficulty in measuring meaningful data. Adjourned at 12:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robyn hristie City Recorder PROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: Hoffman, Community Roundtable Notes 4 April 18, 2009