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COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION AUGUST 7, 1997 <br />working on this matter as well as preparing a handout with questions and answers to give <br />people quick answers to the most asked questions. <br />Mr. Ahrens referred to the Contracted Services portion of his budget and explained that <br />he relies on consultants to pick up his work overload. He also presented a handout that <br />outlined uses for the GIS system including a land information management system. This <br />tool makes staff more efficient. Mr. Ahrens explained that the GIS system can be <br />interfaced with the GEO system. Many additional uses are then available. <br />The need for two (2) new computers was noted. Ms. Vaske explained that the current <br />computers would be rotated to other areas in city hall where they will not be heavily used. <br />Community Development, Brian Wessel <br />Additional staffing requests: <br />- Senior Planner <br />Capital outlay requests: none. <br />Mr: Wessel noted this preliminary budget is almost t <br />request for a City planner. The City Planner wo <br />Wessel's position when he retires. <br />Council discussed Ms. Wyland <br />new Planner would take s <br />take some of Ms. Vige <br />full -time Admin. <br />proposed staff -re <br />flow of a project <br />except for the <br />ed take over Mr. <br />de ment. Mr. Wessel explained that the <br />nd sresponsibilities and Ms. Wyland would <br />ity Development duties since Ms. Viger will become a <br />t. r. Wessel used the overhead projector to show the <br />lan. Council discussed the need for continuity, continuous <br />w -up once the project is approved. <br />Council asked if a new City Planner would eliminate the need for consulting planning <br />services. Staff explained the goal is to reduce the need for a consulting planner. <br />Mr. Wessel explained that the Contracted Services portion of his budget will continue at <br />the same level as in 1996. The Comprehensive Plan update will continue to take top <br />priority because the City is mandated to have a Comprehensive Plan Update in place by <br />January 1, 2000. <br />Staff explained that the Forestry Department duties have been removed from the Park <br />Department budget and combined with the Solid Waste Department budget. A job <br />description has been prepared for the combined departments. Mr. Asleson is the <br />Forestry/Solid Waste Director. He will have a temporary office in a leased space until a <br />new city hall can be constructed. <br />PAGE 10 <br />