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Case #2: Budget Cuts Mrs. Helling stated that Department Heads and Coordinators have reviewed their areas for the purpose of suggesting budget cuts. Penny Ott, Administrative Services Coordinator, stated that by not hiring the secretary budgeted for in 1991, approximately $10,000 (this amount includes benefits) budgeted has not been spent because half of the year has passed. She is still recommending this position be filled as soon as possible; however, because with Jo Thieling filling the position of Recording Secretary, Administrative Services has lost several hours of secretarial time. The possibility of sharing a person with the Finance Department was discussed. Police Chief Auspos gave a "State of Policing in Ramsey" address and summarized a couple of manpower studies which show the City of Ramsey to be approximately 4.845 officers short. Discussion ensued regarding funding sources. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to recommend to the Personnel Committee to begin a search for a new Patrol Officer to come "on board" about September, 1991. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Hardin, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #6: Community School Mrs. Helling reported that a number of cities are reviewing funding sources for Community School. There is a meeting in Coon Rapids she is planning to attend and asked that a Councilmember attend with her. Councilmember Beyer offered to attend the meeting. Case #5: Capital Assistance Grant Program Metro Landfill Abatement Account Mrs. Helling stated that a 50% matching grant money is available for cities. It has been recommended that the wood chipper owned by the City of Ramsey not be used anymore because it is in unsafe condition. This grant would subsidize the purchase of a new wood chipper. If the Committee is interested in pursuing this grant, it must be ready to present to the City Council at the May 28th meeting and be submitted to Met Council by the 31st of May. The chipper would cost approximately $15,000 - $7,500 of it would be paid by the City from the Landfill Tipping Fee Fund. The Budget Committee agreed that this issue is worth pursuing and more information should be available for the City Council agenda for May 28, 1991. Case #4: Employee Lunchroom Refrigerator Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to give authority to the Administrative Services Coordinator to purchase a used refrigerator not to exceed $250.00 or have the present refrigerator repaired. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer and Hardin. Voting No: None. Budget Committee/May 14, 1991 Page 2 of 3