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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />SEPTEMBER 2, 1992 <br />uniform costs. It was noted that the increase under <br />Travel, Conferences & Schools reflects various programs <br />that the Park & Recreation Director will be <br />participating in. one example, was schooling so that <br />the Director can do coaching certification. The <br />Council discussed the Director's time commitment to <br />this item, and the Director did not see the commitment <br />as a problem. Day Camp expenses were discussed, and it <br />was noted that participation in this year's day camp <br />program was down. Increase reqistration fees may have <br />been a factor, and staffing will be planned accordingly <br />for next year. <br />The Community Service portion of the budget was <br />discussed next, and it was noted that $16,667 is <br />proposed for 1993 versus $10,310 in 1992. The <br />Administrator noted that Canadian Days is requesting <br />$3,000 in 1993 versus $2,000 in 1992. The <br />Administrator reported that staff will meet to discuss <br />the issue of the senior citizen program. <br />Scalze questioned whether the City should be funding <br />the 55+ Club or do its own senior program with the same <br />funds. Scalze noted that the 55+ Club is a private <br />club and felt the City should be addressing this as a <br />park and recreation function. <br />The Park & Recreation Director reported that two <br />meetings have been held with the coordinator. The <br />coordinator has just recently submitted a listing of <br />the duties she performs, and this information can now <br />be analyzed to determine what makes the organization <br />work. There will be another meeting with the <br />coordinator tomorrow to discuss issues further. <br />The Administrator noted that the Council reduced <br />funding to the Youth Service Bureau by $3,000 in 1992 <br />with the indication that if the budget permitted, their <br />request would be re-evaluated. The Administrator <br />reported that there is the potential in the 1992 budget <br />for full funding of their request. <br />The Administrator noted that Shade Tree is proposed at <br />$2,600 for 1993 versus $3,575 in 1992. <br />The Administrator noted that there are excess 1992 <br />budget funds projected at $81,167. These funds could <br />be used to fund the $11,061 that it is anticipated that <br />the Fire Department will be over-budget, and fully fund <br />the 1992 budget request of Northwest Youth & Family <br />Services. This project already allows for full funding <br />of Assistant Recreation Directors' positions. Any cuts <br />in this area would add to that amount. The City <br />Administrator recommended that any excess, undesignated <br />Page 12 <br />