As you may have noticed the 16th Street and Bridge project is well underway. From what we are being told construction is about a week ahead of schedule. The landscape has definitely changed significantly out there.
The pool project should be getting underway soon. The items not needed for the new aquatic center have been salvaged by a local pool supply company. The majority of the bids were approved and demolition should hopefully begin soon. A couple of the items for the center will be re-bid, however those items should not impact the timeline for completion.
At our last Council meeting in August a quick update on the 2013 budget was provided. City Staff have been working quite hard on this given the tax increase approved by referendum for the pool. In percentages, we’re looking at about a 12% increase for the pool and less than 4% for the 16th Street and Bridge project.
As far as the operating or General Government levy side of the budget we are targeting a 0% increase at this point. The preliminary levy will be set at our next meeting on September 12. Once we set the preliminary levy the final levy can only be the same or less. So essentially we are putting a cap on 2013 budget at that point.
As school begins, please keep in mind the safety of our children as you drive around town and make sure to stop for pedestrians in the cross walks and watch for those who do not always use the crosswalk areas. Please keep in mind as well that as part of an ongoing review process some stop/yield signs have been removed. We’re all busy and rushed at times -- but make sure to slow down through town and keep your eyes open for those heading back and forth to school.
In your service,
Mayor Tim Tjosaas
mayor@cityofkasson.com
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