Minutes of the Arlington City Council Spring Retreat Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Friday, March 28, 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, Kristin Garcia, Jonathan Ventura, Mike Gilbert, Peter Barrett, Jim Kelly, Marc Hayes, Amy Rusko, Marty Wray, and Wendy Van Der Meersche. Mike Wolanek joined after lunch. Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney and Steve Peiffle. Former City Attorney Steve Peiffle acted as facilitator and began the retreat at 9:00 a.m. Mr. Peiffle welcomed everyone. Mr. Peiffle introduced City. Administrator Paul Ellis, who provided an overview of the 2025-2026 Strategic Priorities from the 2025-2026 budget. Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the ten-year financial plan and current revenues and expenses. Ms. Garcia reviewed the state of the economy and the outlook for the next 10 years. The general fund, which pays for most employees' salaries and significantly supports the police department, is primarily fueled by retail sales tax and property tax. Notably, 45% of this fund is generated through sales tax. Over the last quarter, there has been a drop in sales tax, and with the decline, the council was asked to look at options over the next several months, that would increase revenue and decrease expenses. Meanwhile Ms. Garcia will be monitoring the sales tax revenue trends. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis and Ms. Garcia answering Council questions. Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed utility projects and transportation projects. Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Amy Rusko reviewed community development projects. Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes provided an update regarding Island Crossing subarea. Human Resources Director Shawn Friang provided updates about HR update, and emergency management. IT Director Bryan Terry provided an IT update. Page 1 of2 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Budget Retreat March 28, 2025 Airport Director Marty Wray provided an Airport update. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS Councilmembers provided closing thoughts. ADIOURNMENT With nothing further, the retreat was adjourned at 2:27 p.m. Don E. Vanney, Mayor Page 2 of2