Medical Lake City Council reviews budget for 2014

The Medcial Lake City Council passed the first reading of the city’s 2014 budget at its Tuesday, Nov. 19 meeting.

Prior to the budget’s first reading, the council held a public hearing to go over some of the finer points for next year. City Administrator Doug Ross said not much has changed from 2013, given the city’s generally flat revenue stream year-to-year.

“We’re not adding stuff,” he said.

Finance Director Jennifer Hough echoed Ross’ point, noting that there were limitations to the city’s budget.

“You’re still limited as far as what goes in and what goes out,” she said.

One of the larger...