01-24-96 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AND PARIC & RECREATION J21Ni7ARY 24, 1996 to add a full-time position. Fahey suggested that the Commission identify whether there are additional needs that should be met and how to go about meeting those needs. Ables agreed that the Commission should survey residents to find out what sorts of programs they are interested in, if they feel the program should be expanded or changed. Scalze suggested that the survey contain some cost estimates for new programs. Fahey pointed out that the 1995 Community Survey indicated that residents are only interested in paying more taxes for crime prevention, and the 1989 Community Survey indicated the path around Keller Parkway. Holm questioned the concern that the full-time position would cost more money. Holm suggested that perhaps funds designated for trees and park benches be reallocated for the position. Johnson suggested there may be grant monies available to help underwrite the cost of the position. Remerowski agreed that a survey should be done to establish what people want. Remerowski sugqested that a list of possibilities be put together along with cost estimates. Johnson also suggested that the survey could ask for volunteers to help conduct these activities. Remerowski stated that he believed programs should be self-sustaining, and did not support the City underwriting the cost of these programs. Fahey pointed out that the City spends a great deal of money maintaining its trail system, parks, and grounds. There may be residents not using these facilities, however, may be interested in taking a ceramics class. Therefore, Fahey stated that he did not oppose the City's subsidizing the programs. Ables suggested that the next Commission meeting, come back to the Council survey be discussed at the and that the Commission will with a plan of action. 10