By NICK BUDD
Hays Post

At Thursday’s Hays City Commission work session, City Manager Toby Dougherty will present the 2015 budget to commissioners.

Dougherty will include a brief explanation of various aspects of the budget. According to the memo sent to commissioners, the intent of the presentation is to introduce the commission to the 2015 budget, which will be discussed in more detail at the July 31 work session.

The commission also will discuss using money from the commission’s Financial Policy Projects account to help fund the initial marketing United Express marketing campaign. When the city commission recommended the selection of SkyWest Airlines operating as United Express to the U.S. Department of Transportation, it obligated $50,000 for marketing assistance. City staff is recommending the commission use $25,000 for the initial marketing campaign.

The commission also will hear an update from Chuck Comeau regarding his proposed downtown hotel project.

The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at City Hall. Click HERE for a complete agenda.