11-29-94 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 1994 necessary, and stated that he was comfortable with the present fees. Morelan pointed out that when he sees the excess balances in the Fund with revenues exceeding expenses, that is a pattern that makes him leery, however. Morelan did not believe that recreation programs should be a money-maker for the City. Scalze pointed out that the 1994 excess if projected at only $1,724 which is pretty much right on the mark. Scalze felt that a little bit of excess is right where the Fund should be and tells the Council that the programs are paying for themselves. Morelan pointed out that in 1993 there was a$9,080 excess. The Director pointed out that the majority of excess in 1993 was associated with adult softball, and he did not believe it was the City's intention not to have that situation exist. Pedersen felt that if the program was running with high participation and there were surpluses, those funds could be used for special recreation projects or equipment. The Administrator pointed out that the Fund was new in 1993, and the Director has been making some adjustments. Morelan stated that he was not concerned with the way things are going, but felt that the Council should look at whether or not it should be reviewing these fees. Morelan stated that it was not that he thought it was necessary, but it seemed the logical thinq to do. Scalze suggested that unless the Council is hearing that recreation fees are excessive, she did not think the Council needed to set those fees. Morelan pointed out that other fees charged by the City are set by the Council. The Administrator agreed except for a few minor fees. Morelan suggested that staff review the policies of other cities in this regard and then make a recommendation to the Council. 14