November 8, 2021 Special Budget Council Meeting 11/08/2021 06:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER/PRESENTATION TO THE FLAG: Mayor to call the meeting to order, lead the group in reciting the pledge of allegiance and conduct roll call.

a)Approve Hearings Examiner Use - Community Development Director Ben Shumaker requests the City Council to consider use of a hearing examiner under SMC 2.15.030. On October 20, 2021, the City conditionally approved BLA2021-07 involving the adjustment of boundaries between 5 lots. The approval has been appealed by the applicant. Under SMC 16.40.010, appeals to boundary line adjustment decisions are heard by the Planning Commission. The appellant understands and does not object to the optional use of the hearing examiner.

MOTION: To approve use of a hearing examiner for appeal of the conditional approval of BLA2021-07.
b)2022 Proposed Budget Discussion - City Administrator Leana Kinley presents the 2022 draft budget document for council review and discussion.

Additional information regarding the budget process, revenue resources and trends can be found in the enclosed 2022 budget suggestions published by MRSC.

The Tourism Funding Application for the Farmers Market is enclosed for discussion on funding through the General Fund as it is not eligible for Lodging Tax funds.