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SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 25, 2002 needs. Other increases in the department include a half-time accounting clerk/special assessment clerk in 2005. Councilmember Carlson asked where the general obligation funds fit into the Plan. Finance Director Rolek referred to page B-3 and indicated the bonds are for levies required for debt. He stated a debt schedule will be distributed later in the meeting. The general obligation funds do show up in the annual report and the budget includes a debt section. Expenditure Estimates, Community Development Department, Mike Grochala - Community Development Director Grochala stated the budget for Community Development includes inflation and the addition of three staff persons: Building inspector, associate planner, and engineering technician. Those positions will lower the department's contractual needs. Councilmember O'Donnell asked when it makes sense for look at a full time engineer as opposed to consulting. Community Develo •, • t . m , tor Grochala stated staff looks at that option every year and three additional • plo' ees would be necessary to cover the City's needs. The City would also still ha consultants. City Administrator Waite Smith stated the City every year. There would probably not be a co additional training costs. A full time engineer Expenditure Estimates, Public Sery Services Director DeGardner stated programs and three new staff pos outlay expenses that are foreca Public Services Director needed for parks trail and needed. Based on vehicle ri will also be necessary. do to needing a full time engineer gs the first year and there would be probable within the next two years. rtment, Rick DeGardner — Public ent used the assumption of no new eferred to page D-87 and noted the capital d a full time park maintenance worker will be es. A full time street maintenance worker will also be eds and the age of current equipment a full time mechanic Finance Director Rolek referred to page D-83 relating to the fleet management budget. The capital outlay increases steadily and represents the City's maximum levy on equipment. Equipment may be funded through that and would save $70,000 — 80,000 of interest that is paid every year. That possibility will be subject to what comes out of the legislature. City Administrator Waite Smith noted that staff numbers will also increase as the greenway program develops. Councilmember Carlson stated greenways are included in the Comprehensive Plan and the City has to think about those costs. 4