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Councilmember Peterson stated that it had been discussed before about changing the Commission stipends; however, some of the Commissioners mm the money back in. He felt the $20 was enough for mileage compensation. Ms. Hart commented that the Horse Care Board is status quo. Ms. McAloney, with regard to Administrative Services, stated there is a slight increase in supplies. The miscellaneous operating supplies were reduced by over half. Other equipment decreased - maps increased slightly. The Agent of Record is included as is personnel testing. The mileage reimbursement and some training for employees and department trainings increased slightly. Office and data processing has $955 budgeted but if the copy machine we requested is staying in, we have to put $4,000 back in. With regard to elections, there is no primary or general election in 1995. Ms. Hart stated there has been no major changes in the Finance Department. There will be an increase in cost for printed stationary when we get the new computer equipment. There were no dollars budgeted for gasoline; however, Finance does use a City car for deposits, etc. There is an increase in auditing and accounting. Training for employees is virtually the same as 1994. We are not requesting dollars for the National Conference in the year 1995. Training comes with the new computer equipment. If the City is required to publish the truth in taxation notice in the Star Tribune, it will increase the cost slightly. The dues remain about the same as in 1994. Ms. Hart stated she is asking for one additional subscription. Other contracted services - this is the amount the County can charge back to the City on the truth in taxation. Assistant Fire Chief Kapler inquired about direct deposit. Ms. Hart stated that we will be looking into it with the new computer system. When asked about the savings, Ms. Hart stated it would save the cost of the checks. Assessing - Ms. Hart stated that we contract with Anoka County. The increase is 3.5 percent over and above what the 1994 rate was. There was no dramatic changes. With regard to Legal Services - Ms. Hart stated that the general legal rate was adjusted based on past history with a slight increase. We just settled on the contract for prosecution. We reduced general liability because the biggest pending litigation is almost over. With regard to Planning and Zoning - Ms. Hart stated that the change in personnel is monitoring the intern at half time. There is a decrease in supplies and a small increase in miscellaneous operating supplies. There is a small decrease in postage and general notices. There is a request for an additional publication which would increase that area slightly. With regard to data processing - Ms. Hart explained there will be a small decrease relating to microf'dm, tapes and discs. With regard to other equipment, she is hoping to be able to cut due to new equipment. With regard to telegraph and telephone - Ms. Hart stated we will need some type of fiber optic for Public Works and modem for direct deposit, etc. Relating to training - Ms. Hart stated there is a significant increase in looking at spreadsheet, installation of network, etc. The laser printers equal the maintenance. The 71990 for the Enfors System shows no dramatic difference. What is budgeted for f'mancial and network would cover the extra training that we do not get with the purchase of the Finance/Budget Committee/August 8, 1994 Page 3 of 9