Council Committee on Ways & Means/Budget (W&M)
Meeting Schedule
Meets Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. during the second week of each Council cycle in the Council Chamber, 317 City Hall.
See the Next Meeting or Meeting Calendar for upcoming dates and times, as well as links to agendas and other meeting documents.
Staffed by Council Committee Coordinator: Anissa Hollingshead (612) 673-2296, 304 City Hall.
Purpose
The Ways & Means/Budget Committee determines the annual budget appropriations for structure, operation and organization for City departments. This committee considers lawsuit settlements; execution of contracts; and considers issuance of bonds. Personnel assignments, replacements, additions or reductions require approval from this committee.
This committee sets travel regulations and allocates funding for travel; authorizes solicitation or acceptance of funds and donations; considers acceptance of bids for goods and services; gives authority to apply for State or Federal grants; authorizes establishment of leasehold cooperatives; and submits certification to Hennepin County for taxes to be levied.
Committee Membership (Quorum 4)
Council Members:
- Betsy Hodges, chair
- Sandy Colvin Roy, vice-chair
- Gary Schiff
- Elizabeth Glidden
- Diane Hofstede
- Meg Tuthill
Last updated Apr. 30, 2013