HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-03-25 Budget RetreatMinutes of the Arlington
City Council Budget Retreat
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Friday, October 3, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, Shawn Friang, Bryan Terry, Sheri
Amundson, Peter Barrett, Mike Gilbert, Jim Kelly, Amy Rusko, Marty Wray, and Wendy
Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Tim Abrahamson, Drew Bono, and Randy
Nobach.
City Administrator Paul Ellis acted as facilitator and began the retreat at 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Ellis welcomed everyone.
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Ellis reviewed the 2025 budget amendments.
He presented the three 2025/2026 strategic priorities: public safety, fiscal sustainability,
and economic development. Additional capital projects were discussed. Financial
assumptions were reviewed from the general fund. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis and
Directors answering Council questions.
Prior to the lunch hour, Council dismissed to join North County Regional Fire Authority
firefighters for a live burn sprinkler demonstration in the parking lot adjacent to City Hall.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mr. Ellis received a Council request prior to the retreat to discuss the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee selection. After introducing the item, discussion followed with Mr. Ellis
answering Council questions.
ADJOURNMENT
With nothing further, the retreat was adjourned at 1:10 p.
Do . anney, Mayor
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