Mr. Klopsch closed his comments by stating that there are no unusually large projects or capital expenses planned for 2025. In the next year or two, the budget will need to include money to replace a city fire truck, which is a major purchase.

Mr. Gray shared that before he came to the meeting, there was a large coyote sighting at his house.

Mr. Risley added that there have been coyote sightings at Hills and Dales MetroPark as well and encouraged people to keep an eye out, especially those with smaller pets.

Mayor Duncan thanked committee members for attending and showing support to Mr. Klopsch over the years. He reminded everyone of the open house to recognize Mr. Klopsch’s achievements scheduled from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7 at the Oakwood Community Center.

Mr. Klopsch thanked the Budget Review Committee members for their volunteer service. He said he has used two words to describe his retirement, bittersweet and blessed. He shared that he joined city staff in November 1992 and would do it again in a heartbeat. There have been challenges along the way at times, but the pros of working for Oakwood have outweighed the cons by a thousand-fold. In large part, it is because of the fine folks who make the community a special place. He closed his comments by commending the elected officials and city staff. Oakwood is fortunate that for many decades, the community has had excellent leadership from the top. He has been blessed to live and work in this outstanding community for 32 years.

Mayor Duncan quipped that Mr. Klopsch was appointed city manager on April Fool’s Day in 2002 and he informed Council of his retirement on April Fool’s Day this year.

There being no other business, at 6:50 p.m. Mayor Duncan and Mr. Klopsch thanked the committee members for their service and the meeting was adjourned.