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Mounds View City Council February 24, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mayor Linke explained that the City has the money for paths and parks and those funds do not come from the tax base. Council Member Marty indicated he would like to schedule a work session for March 17, 2003 to discuss the budget and how the City can cut expenses. Mayor Linke indicated he was hoping to have an administrator on board for the budget discussions but it is time to look at the budget. Council set a work session for March 17, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Linke asked Mr. Ericson to have the department head begin reviewing expenses and be prepared to discuss what can be trimmed from budgets. 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 5954 Authorizing a Step Increase for David Parker, Golf Course Grounds & Equipment Manager Council Member Stigney asked if this individual is working at the present time. Golf Course Manager Burg indicated he is not working currently but has been working as needed over the winter. Council Member Stigney indicated the suggestion to make him full time was to have him maintain the equipment and file reel blades. He then asked if that had been accomplished. Golf Course Manager Burg indicated that he is in the process of putting the equipment back together and all the grinding will be done before the season begins. She then said that they have made arrangements with New Brighton to use their equipment so that the City could save the $2,000 on equipment rental. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Approve Resolution 5954, a Resolution Authorizing a Step Increase for David Parker, Golf Course Grounds and Equipment Manager. Interim City Administrator Ericson read Resolution 5954. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 6. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Council Member Marty asked what the water use permit was for. Golf Course Manager Burg indicated the state requires the City to pay a fee for the use of water for irrigation at the golf course.