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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />OCTOBER 23, 1996 <br />Based on this review, the Administrator recommended <br />that the revenue account be increased to $7,200 for <br />1997. <br />The Administrator reported that another area which was <br />changed is the fund balance in the Parks & Recreation <br />Special Fund. The City has been charging a$1.50 <br />administrative fee per participant to provide an offset <br />to general administration costs. This fee has never <br />been transferred to the General Fund. The Accountant <br />and Parks & Recreation Director have reviewed this <br />funding and have provided a transfer of funds in 1996 <br />in the amount of $7,057 which includes administration <br />fees for 1993 through 1996. $1,665 has been budgeted <br />as a transfer in 1997. <br />Fahey reported that he has heard that the City's <br />recreation program fees are low in comparison with <br />other cities. Fahey suggested a fee analysis be done <br />as part of the 1998 Budget. <br />Scalze suggested that if there is a balance in the <br />Parks & Recreation Special Fund that those monies could <br />be used to offset salaries of the recreational <br />supervisor, for example. <br />The Parks & Recreation Director suggested these funds <br />could be used for replacement of gym mats, for example. <br />The Administrator pointed out that the $1.50 charge was <br />established to cover administration costs, and the City <br />has never transferred those balances from the Special <br />Fund. The Administrator pointed out that there are <br />late registration fees as well as non-resident fees <br />which have been and are being collected and are being <br />posted to the Special Fund. <br />Scalze felt that the City should not carry a huge <br />balance in the Special Fund. <br />The Administrator pointed out that uniform and <br />equipment replacement costs are built into program <br />fees. Another look can be taken at the Parks & <br />Recreation Special Fund to make sure that the fund <br />balance is appropriate. <br />The Administrator reported that a survey was done of <br />plumbing permit fees. Based on the results of that <br />survey, staff is recommending an increase. If adopted, <br />this increase could put an additional $1,500 of revenue <br />into the General Fund. It was the consensus of the <br />3 <br />