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Finance Director Lund explained that at the last Work Session, there had been a lot of input that <br />this position should be put back in the budget so it was included to show the dollar amount with <br />the intent that it can be further discussed by the Council. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated if the Council is looking at cutting budgets, he would not <br />support adding a position back into the budget. He added he is having a hard time justifying <br />spending $120,000 on a new telephone system. <br />Finance Director Lund explained the current telephone system is very outdated and past the life <br />of the equipment. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he had that discussion with staff and agreed the current telephone system <br />is antiquated. <br />Finance Director Lund noted the budget slide indicates one or the other; either the ED/HRA <br />Manager position or the Development Management contract. <br />Councilmember Backous agreed with the position of Councilmember McGlone on the telephone <br />system. He stated if the current system can take calls and voice mails, he would not support <br />spending $120,000 to add `bells and whistles" at this time. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he does not feel strongly one way or the other but perhaps staff can <br />provide more information on that need. <br />Finance Director Lund presented possible funding sources for Sunwood Drive. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated most everyone has spent their savings and he thinks the City should spend <br />down reserves rather than keeping a large reserve balance or borrowing/levying. He noted the <br />bulk of the Equipment Fund goes to fire trucks but the City is not buying one every year. <br />Councilmember McGlone pointed out that having excess revenue over expenditures means the <br />City taxed too much. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated it means staff did not spend their entire budget. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated in light of the fact Ramsey is looking at the option of a Fire <br />District, there are some things in flux, such as whether the City needs a truck. He stated he <br />would be reluctant to support buying a fire truck until that issue is settled. <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated he spoke with ISO staff and they advised to not change the amount of <br />hauled water that each community has because the need for hauled water will not change. <br />Mayor Ramsey asked whether the plan is to replace or add a truck. <br />City Council Work Session / June 19, 2012 <br />Page 3 of 15 <br />