Statesville City Council Winter Budget Retreat
February 12-13, 2025
Statesville Fire Station 1 822 Fifth Street
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Meeting Agenda:
Wednesday, February 12
9:00-9:15 Welcome and Intent of the Retreat
9:15-9:30 FY 2025 Achievements, Smith
9:30-10:30 Budget and Development Forecast
a. Revenues and Expenditures, Memo #1, Smith
b. Development, Memo #2, Ashley
c. EDC Update, Bosser
No Action Required
10:30-11:30 Growth Strategies, Memo #3, Ashley
Action Requested: Approve the proposed growth strategies with or without refinements.
11:30-12:30 Fourth Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Future Planning, Memo #4, Harrell & Vaughan
No Action Required.
Potential Closed Session – Contract
12:30-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Employees, “Developing Our Team,” Memo #5, Everette
Action Requested: Provide guidance on topics provided. What is the Council willing to pursue if revenues support it?
2:00-3:30 Six Year CIP, Memo #6, Smith and Staff
Action Requested: Council should identify projects that are non-starters and understand these requests are balanced with other operational or staffing needs.
3:30-Finish Strategic Plan Measurables, Memo #7, Pierce
No Action Required
Thursday, February 13
9:00-9:15 Welcome and Review of Previous Day
9:15-11:15 Proposed Rate and Revenue Changes, Memo #s 8-10, Smith, Harrell, Leis, and Moore
Action Requested: Receive the proposed rate increases and provide guidance on what is acceptable.
11:15-12:00 DSDC Organizational Moves, Memo #11, Pierce
Action Requested: Does the City Council want to move forward with this proposal?
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:00 Other Potential Initiatives
a. Streetscape Extension/Expansion, Memo #12, Pierce
b. Civic Center Parking Lot, Memo #13, Hubert
c. Micro-Transit, Smith
d. Affordable Housing Fund, Smith
Action Requested: Provide guidance on topics provided. What is the Council willing to pursue if revenues support it?
2:00-3:00 Prioritization Process
Action Requested: Staff will lead the Council in a process to prioritize the needs and proposals presented in the retreat.
3:00-3:30 GO Bond Referendum, Memo #14, Smith
Action Requested: Is the City Council interested in moving forward with a Bond Referendum?
3:30-4:00 Voting Update, E. Kurfees
4:00-4:15 BUILD Grant Discussion and Advocacy Strategy, Smith
Action Requested: Determine if an advocacy trip is necessary and who will attend.
Conclusion and Adjourn
