February 2013 Council Meeting Summary

MELROSE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

 To accommodate emergency fiber optic repair work by Century Link, traffic on Melrose Avenue, from Stadium Drive to Olive Court, will be shifted slightly resulting in the elimination of the turn lane in this area. It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by the end of the day on Thursday, February 14th.  Motorists are asked to take note of this lane shift and to allow extra travel time as delays may be possible. As always, caution should be exercised when traveling in all construction areas.

Last night city council held regular monthly meeting for February, here are a few highlights:

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1. FY 2014 Budget

Council heard last night from city accountant Steve Kuhl and finance committee chair, Jim Lane about the city’s proposed FY 2014 budget which must be adopted by council prior to March 15, 2013. A formal budget hearing will take place at council’s regular March meeting on 3/12/13. The FY 2014 budget year starts on July 1, 2013. The proposed budget showing changes alongside the FY12 actual income/expenses and the FY13 budget can be found here:

FY2014 Proposed Budget

2. Proposed Ordinance 182

Council gave second approval to a speed limit ordinance. If approved for a third time in March speed limits on non-arterial streets (everything except Melrose & Sunset south of Melrose) will be 20 mph. For the full background on this proposal more details can be found here:

Proposed Speed Zone Changes

3. Zoning Comission Report

Council received a report from the Zoning Commission, and voted to update and distribute a brochure for all residents this spring.

Zoning Commission Report

Council will hold its March meeting on 3/12/13 with the place yet to be determined. A public hearing on the FY 2014 budget will occur at 7:00 PM.

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