Latest News and Views- November 2, 2011

Sorry for the delay since my last post.  Busy with work and kids, etc…  Have you driven down the newly resurfaced Fairview Drive between First and Fourth?  Pretty smooth.  Next up will be the bikepath that will run parallel to Fairview near Kiwanis Park.  Construction slated for Spring 2012…if we can get easement from Fairview Cemetary.  Cross your fingers.

Thanks to everyone in the Fourth Ward for fixing up your houses!  I walked 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th streets with the kids the other night for Halloween Trick or Treat, and it makes me proud when I see all the improvements that people have done to their homes (even given the economy).  Keeping your house painted, lawn mowed and other simple homeowner tasks; sets a good example for our kids…who someday will be homeowners and may even live here!

Financially the City is in much better shape as the final audited numbers come in for Fiscal Year 2011.  When I was elected we had about $26,000 in our unrestricted general fund.  Most recent reports show that number exceeding $1 million.  That is a good improvement, but we are still below the 25% level we need compared to our revenues.  We will continue to be conscious of the fiscal responsibility we owe you the taxpayer as we spend dollars to keep our city running.  I told a friend this morning that cleaning up our balance sheet at C.O.D. is a group effort, and at the end of my term in 2013…I hope the fund balances are at a level that makes you proud!

I am very happy how seamless the transition to our new outsourced legal firm Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi & Andersson, P.C.  There advice has been top notch and I have heard nothing but compliments as to their professionalism and knowledge.

Remember if you have any questions regarding the Fourth Ward, please email me or call.  Contact info is on the front page.  Next City Council meeting is Monday, Nov 14.  See you there!

- Brendon

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