The Pella City Council continued round two of the annual budget workshops Thursday evening. The focus for the second meeting included more in-depth discussion about facilities needs moving forward, and what could potentially be addressed in the next five years, including:

– Pella Public Library – $345,000 to $5.3 million
– Indoor Recreation Center – $25 million to $50 million
– Community Center (renovation or new) – $5.3 million to $22.3 million
– Memorial Building Renovations – $300,000
– Soccer Fields – $400,000 to $2.8 million
– Dog Park – $317,000 to $539,000

Further discussion about those projects is expected later this spring. After several departments made presentations to the council for their five-year projections on the first night, Pella Community Services — including the aquatic center and parks departments, the electric department, Pella Fiber, Planning and Zoning, and City Hall all discussed their needs on Thursday.

Click here to review the presentation given to the council at the second of two budget work sessions. The Pella City Council will make final consideration of the fiscal year 2023 budget at a public hearing on Tuesday, March 15th.