09-14-92 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 Blesener suggested that Police Telephone could be reduced by $1,000. The City Administrator pointed out that that category covers the cost of the cellular phone which the City has purchased for the Sheriff. Blesener suggested that Fire Marshal Contracted Services could be reduced. The City Administrator agreed that there are some options in this category, but pointed out that $1,000 to $2,000 in this area will complete a lot of fire inspections. Blesener felt that Streets Temporary Employees could be reduced. The City Administrator reported that this category deals with temporary help for public works and parks. The Administrator felt it more economical to had temporary help during summer months when the work load is heavier than to add full-time staff. Blesener suggested that Sweeping and Sealcoating could be reduced. The Administrator reported that the increase in this area is based on a quote received from the present contractor for the same amount of sweeping that was done this year. The increase does not cover increased sweeping, but rather increased disposal costs. Blesener suggested that the Park Consultant area could be reduced. Blesener felt that more could be handled in-house than with the consultant. The Administrator felt that this was being done, pointing out the decreasing amounts budgeted for Park Consultant over the last few years. The Administrator stated that the amount budgeted in this category was a best-guess estimate. Scalze pointed out that there will still need to be coordination done by the Park Consultant, and felt that this budget amount should remain as proposed. Collova asked why Day Camp expenditures are down in 1992 from what was budgeted. The Park & Recreation Director replied that there were less registrants than anticipated. It was also pointed out that the Day Camp expense is a pass-through expense with revenues budgeted for registration fees and donations to cover expenses. PAGE 3