The City of Lincoln Public Hearing met in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 to discuss the tentative budget for FY 16-17. 

City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were seven Aldermen present (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch) and one absent (Alderman Parrott,). Also present were Street Superintendent Mr. Landers, Deputy Police Chief Vhalovich, Fire Chief Miller and Building and Safety Officer Mr. Lebegue.  Also present were Mayor Neitzel, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Administrator Mr. Johnson, City Attorney Blinn Bates, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Temporary Chairman Neitzel called the Public Hearing for FY 16-17 Budget to order at 7:00 p.m.   

Mayor Neitzel led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Tentative Budget Resolution in the amount of $21,188,264, before transfers, for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2016 is on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, daily except Saturdays and Sundays.

Ms. Roxanne Rude was present to discuss last year’s budget with not having work done that they were putting back in.  City Administrator Mr. Johnson said this was all put back in the budget with those jobs that were not completed last year.  Ms. Rude said there has been an increase every year but this year’s budget is smaller.  Mr. Johnson said the money was not used due to the projects that were not done.  Ms. Rude said she didn’t like having a tax without a guarantee of any savings. Mr. Johnson said they will not go forward unless there is a savings. 

The hearing was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Risa Riggs

Recording Secretary