09-13-00 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 Department. The Administrator pointed out the Budget proposed making the position afull-time position that is provided with health insurance benefits. The Administrator noted that in addition to the fairness issue to Anderson, there are also issues to consider with hiring part-time temporary employees to fill the Public Works part-time position. The estimated increase to the budget for Anderson's health insurance is $5,300. The Council discussed this item in detail and asked for additional information on the discussion that occurred when Anderson's dual position was created. Council asked staff to present any other options may be feasible. Council discussed the $3,000 budgeted for a second street sweeping for 2001 and the impact that a second sweeping would have on the City's storm sewer system as well as water quality issues. It was the consensus of the Council to eliminate this $3,000 expenditure from the budget. Council next discussed the $5,200 net increase in sealcoating budgeted for 2001. It was pointed out that the increase is due to more square footage of sealcoating, i.e. the inclusion of Country Drive and South Owasso Blvd. to the 2001 sealcoating program. Council discussed whether it was possible to even out the allocation of volume over the course of the 7-year sealcoating program. It was noted that while the program can be adjusted, the proposal is to segment the City and sealcoat streets in given areas so that residents are not driving over freshly sealcoated streets in their neighborhoods each year. It may be possible, however, to balance out sealcoating for the years 2001 and 2002 a little more. The City Administrator reviewed some previously identified items that would impact the budget. The first is the Building Inspector's Contract. He noted he anticipated an increase in the fee paid to the Building Inspector currently at 45% of revenues. The next item is the possible reduction in the City's contribution to the Fire Relief Association from $18,000 per year to $15,000. A meeting of the Fire Relief Association will be held on October 11°i, and that issue will be discussed at that meeting. The Administrator suggested eliminating City funding to the Music In The Park program. It was noted that there have been contributions to the Program. Therefore, it could be continued or scaled back somewhat depending on contribution levels. Council agreed that $1,000 should be eliminated from the Budget for the Music In the Park program.