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<br />Mayor Ramsey felt it would be helpful to get a better understanding of what the <br />community education person does. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey felt it would be helpful to see the all or nothing program. <br /> <br />Ms. Nelson stated that with regard to these community programs, we have not balanced <br />each against each other. She stated she is looking for direction on how Council wants to <br />go through the process of prioritization. She wondered if Council wanted these programs <br />to come in and have them tell us what they provide. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated that if it comes to cutting someone from City staff or cutting one of <br />these programs/organizations, he would vote to keep staff. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that he sees this list as wants - not necessarily needs. What <br />are they bringing in as revenue - can they be self-sufficient - are they even trying to be <br />self-sufficient. <br /> <br />Ms. Nelson stated that we can request that they provide us with that information. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated he would like to see the community education program try <br />to market more and be more self-sustaining - try to make it on their fees - maybe they <br />need to charge higher fees. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated that there's a third or a quarter of the City that is in the Elk River <br />School District and we do not do anything for them. He would like this to be funded but <br />this is something we need to talk about. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig commented that teen dances are through community education and <br />that keeps kyds off the streets. <br /> <br />Mr. Ulrich stated they would bring in Community Education staff. He inquired if <br />Council wants to open up the debate of where charitable gambling money goes - <br />reexamine the policy. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated maybe temporarily and added that he felt they are forced to <br />look at it. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone asked what we are doing to. self-examine what equipment we <br />have - what properties we own, etc. They can make a quick effect on the budget. <br /> <br />Finance Officer Lund stated that for purchases of land - if the land is acquired through <br />TIF - it has to be put back into TIF. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone mentioned that we still have the old town hall. He added that <br />in his business, if he has equipment that doesn't get used very often - it's gone. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session - May 5, 2009 <br />Page 12 of 14 <br />