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Mr. Mevissen stated there was a "to-do" list for 1990 but they wouldn't be able to address all of <br />these issues. They work on the top priority jobs first and if time allows, do as much of the other <br />jobs as they can. Mr. Mevissen stated that nearly all of the maintenance work on the equipment <br />was done by his employees. <br /> <br />Mr. Mevissen stated that the operating supplies remained about the same, however, a small dollar <br />amount was added for inflation. He also went over the list of equipment requested and explained <br />their uses and multiple purposes for many of these items. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley asked if costs have resulted from storing the equipment outside. Mr. Mevissen stated <br />he had not done a cost assessment but that it is definitely tough on equipment to be outside in all <br />the different weather conditions. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley stated a storage shed needs to be added to the budget to house the chloride sand. The <br />cost would be approximately $30,000.00. Finance Officer Ashley added that the shed could also <br />be used to store the recycling containers. Ms. Ashley also stated that the shed should be included <br />in the 1991 budget but that it could be facilitated in a loan in 1990. A brief discussion took place <br />regarding location possibilities for this shed and the liability possibilities if a shed were not built to <br />house the chloride sand. <br /> <br />Mr. Mevissen explained the two part-time temporary employees he requested for the snow and ice <br />removal duties and also the request for money to be put in reserve for overtime for this time of the <br />year. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley stated he feels there should be money budgeted for an overtime pool so that when the <br />need arises, the money is there, however, the City's policy regarding overtime remains the same. <br />The overtime would have to be approved by the immediate supervisor and the City Administrator. <br />This would allow flexibility but also fight control so the overtime issue is not abused. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley also elaborated on the great success the City has had with the hiring of interns. He <br />stated the City is getting great value for the dollar and this program supports higher education <br />institutions and the individuals themselves. Sandra Ashley was in agreement with the success of <br />the intern program but cautioned that the City needs to be careful about the amount of hours with <br />regard to PERA and PELRA. <br /> <br />Presenter: <br />Topics: <br /> <br />City Engineer Steve Jankowski <br />Engineering, Space needs - rental?, Timing on 1990 Capital Outlay <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley informed the Committee that the City still needs engineering consulting services for a <br />period of approximately one to one and one half years. We need to keep the close relationship with <br />Hakanson Anderson to keep continuity with the projects. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski gave brief descriptions of the subscriptions and trainings he requested. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley stated that most of the engineering equipment listed in the 1990 budget was not <br />purchased, as the decision was to wait until it was closer to the time where it would be utilized. He <br />also stated that the timeframe regarding hiring the Technical Engineers was set for the first part of <br />1991. The job description is being worked on fight now. <br /> <br />Finance Officer Ashley called attention to the space needs. <br /> <br />Budget Committee/August 8, 1990 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />