2010/10/27 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

October 27,2010 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12:30 p.m.,October 27,2010 in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall,Council Member Moore presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephenson,Council Members Moore,Hatloe,Gipson, Nielsen,Stonecipher and Affholter were present. Council President Roberts was excused. Council Member Affholter led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the October 20,2010 Everett City Council meeting were approved as printed.Council Member Aflholter abstained from the vote. MAYOR 2011 BUDGET MESSAGE Council President Roberts Members of City Council Everett residents and City employees Good afternoon Council President Roberts,members of the City Council, and residents of Everett. Today,I present you with a balanced budget that maintains important public services for our community.We have remained focused on the City's financial health through this unprecedented downturn in the economy,and our dedicated staff continues to work as a team to see the City through these difficult times. From the day I first took office,managing the City's resources in a careful and effective manner has been the cornerstone of my administration.It requires focused attention to the day-to-day details of how we provide public services,as well as long-term planning that examines how decisions we make today will impact the Ciys financial strength over the long term. 295