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<br />Mayor Ramsey stated that the inequity coming into the Building Department is a sticking point <br />with him. He stated that it seems to be common sense to him to decrease that department. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he doesn't know enough about the department to make that <br />decision. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich noted that staff will take this direction, look at the department, and <br />also whether something different can be done with the inspections, such as the roofing, siding <br />and possibly the electrical inspections. <br /> <br />There was discussion about upcoming capital projects and future revenue projections for the <br />Building Permit revenue. <br /> <br />There was a consensus to accept the decrease in salt costs. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that rather than leaving the Parks and Recreation position <br />vacant, he would suggest keeping this option open right now. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that as this has been outlined by staff, there is only an additional <br />$250,000 or so that is needed to come up with the $1.3 million cuts needed. He suggested that <br />staff present additional ideas to the Council on how to cover the additional $250,000 needed for <br />the budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that he would like to see the exercise that was completed by staff <br />on the different budget scenarios. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he is not interested in the minute details of this information. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone stated that he isn't sure the Council needs to see this information <br />because the budget is only about $250,000 off. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that they will bring this back for additional discussion next <br />month. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey asked if the two-week furlough being suggested was for all employees <br />and whether this would create a need for overtime to cover shifts. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Nelson stated that the number presented includes all employees, <br />including public safety. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson asked what information will be made public for the budget exercise <br />completed by Department Heads, because. he has concerns about the rumor mill that this <br />situation may create for employees. He stated that right now, people need to be as productive as <br />possible and having these fears makes it hard to motivate people. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session I July 21, 2009 <br />Page 8 of9 <br />