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BUDGET WORKSESSION AUGUST 8, 1996 Council Member Kuether noted all of the computer requests in the budget. She said that there are stores that will come and evaluate the offices and determine how many computers are needed and where they are needed. Council Member Bergeson asked if the revenue estimate included additional tax revenue. Mr. Schumacher explained that the revenue estimate reflects zero increase in fee income and no change in tax revenue. SUMMARY Finance Department - Ms. Vaske said that her staff is recommending that employee payroll go to direct deposit. She suggested that she request proposals from several different banks on all bank services. Fire Department - Mr. Schumacher explained that this budget has already been completed and approved by the City Council. Police Department - Chief Pecchia suggested that the $1,000 budget for the Bald Eagle winter patrol be given to the Police Department to use during the saturation patrol. He noted that if his department knew when they would be moving into their new building, his budget would be impacted. Council Member Kuether questioned the need for the computers. Chief Pecchia explained that his department has to be able to communicate with other communities police records department. There is a need for sharing information. Council Member Kuether noted that the Council will probably not know until October if the Town Center will be approved. If approved, ground breaking will take place in 1997. Chief Pecchia said again that he would like to know if it is a "go" because his budget would be impacted. Council Member Lyden asked for permission to take a comprehensive look at the proposed budget with Ms. Vaske. Council Member Bergeson noted that permission was not needed but noted that if something is in the audit and he did not get a satisfactory answer, he should call the auditor. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held on July 13, 1998. Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer Kimberly A. Sullivan, Mayor PAGE 15