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ready on time. She stated that the State of Minnesota also has a grant available that could be "tapped into" which would mean the grant money from the City may not have to be used at all. Upon inquiry, Mrs. Helling replied that financing staff's time for KAB was allocated from the Landfill Tipping Fee Fund. She explained there is a $740,000 balance in the Fund and that 75¢ on a dollar can be used. Mrs. Helling stated that although this item is not part of this budget, staff time has been an area of discussion and needs to be addressed. Ms. Peterson stated that KAB feels the work they do is very useful and they would like a Staff person allocated to them. Mrs. Helling replied that from now until Clean-up Day, Ms. Ott, Administrative Coordinator will serve as the Staff Liaison for KAB. Upon inquiry about having a household hazardous waste day again, Ms. Peterson stated that Anoka County refuses to assume liability and the City can't plan one with out the County's support. Councilmember Hardin suggested putting some pressure on the County to do it. Upon inquiry, with regard to tree giveaways, Ms. Peterson stated the only trees that had to be bought were the 800 sent home with the Ramsey Elementary students. The other 3,000 trees were donated. Upo.n inquir.y, Ms. Peterson stated that participation in the household battery recycling drop-offs was ~mpress~ve. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to accept KAB's budget as presented. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Hardin, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #6: Community Education Budget for 1991 and 1992 Mrs. Helling asked Ms. Dodge about the Community Education Budget for 1991 and 1992. Ms. Dodge reported, as a point of information, that the City of Anoka is eliminating their Community Education Coordinators except for two of them and they are pairing their schools together. The City of Ramsey pays the higher part of the Community Education program at Sandburg Middle School right now and that coordinator reports to a manager. Anoka is proposing to have that coordinator report to the Fred Moore Junior High coordinator which will not change the Community Education budget. She stated Ramsey Elementary will not be paired with any other schools. Councilmember Hardin mentioned that Elk River has a lot of school children to participate in the Community Education programs. Ms. Dodge stated that schools levy for community education money depending upon the school district. Mr. Boos stated Elk River has some good funding ideas for a recreation coordinator. A recreation coordinator would alleviate some of the functions the youth coordinator is currently coordinating. Mr. Boos stated he requested to be kept abreast of the developments. He stated it appears the Budget Committee/April 23, 1991 Page 2 of 5