Minutes ofthe Arlington City Council Budget Retreat  Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Tuesday, October 8, 2024  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, Kristin Garcia, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Marc Hayes, Amy Rusko, Marty Wray, City  Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy' Van Der Meersche. Also Known to be Present: Kathy' Vanney.  City Attorney Steve Peiffle acted as facilitator and began the retreat at 9:00 a.m. Mr. Peiffle welcomed veryone,reviewed the rules and procedures, and led ai team activity. Mr. Peiffle introduced City Administrator Paul Ellis, who provided an overview oft the 2025- Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed revenues by fund type. Ms. Garcia and Mr. Ellis continued to review the 2025/2026 budget with the use of PowerPoint slides. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis and Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.  2026 Strategic Priorities from the 2025-2026 Budget.  Next Steps: Council Workshop Council Meeting  Re-cap of2025/2026 preliminary budget Review] proposed 2025 general property tax Public hearing on proposed 2025/20261 budget (Could adopt levy resolution and budget ordinance this date) Adopt resolutions setting the 2025 regular property tax Adopt 2025/20261 Budget Ordinance Review 2024 budgetamendments: Public hearing on proposed budget amendments Adopt Ordinance for 2024 budget amendments  October 28  Public hearing on proposed 2025 general property taxl levy November 4  Council Meeting Council Workshop Council Meeting  November 18 December9 December: 16  levy  Page 1of2    Minutes oft the City of Arlington City Council Budget Retreat  October8 8,2024  Quality ofLife  Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed steps the department is taking to improve the Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed steps the department is taking toi improve the community's quality oflife.  community's quality oflife.  Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed steps the department is taking to improve the Airport Director Marty Wray reviewed steps the department is taking to improve the Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez reviewed steps the department is taking to City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed steps that Maintenance and Operations is taking to Human Resources Director Shawn Friang reviewed steps the department is taking to Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed steps the department is taking to improve the City Council's responses gathered ahead oft time regarding transportation, parks, arts, recreation and culture, development, neighborhoods, and social issues were reviewed.  community's quality yoflife. community's quality ofl life.  improve the community's quality oflife. improve the community's quality ofli life. improve the community's quality ofl life. community's quality ofli life.  ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no additional discussion items.  ADIOURNMENT  With notthing further, the retreat was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.  Don E. Vanney, Mayor  a  Page 2of2