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A discussion ensued regarding the increase of a Sandburg Coordinator to 6 hour:· per day and <br />transferring the Ramsey Adolescent Program to that person's supervision. The organiza{ional <br />structure was also discussed and Mr. Tom Holton stated that the Sandburg and Ramsey <br />coordinators would report directly to him. <br /> <br />Case #2: Review Of Fire Department Budget: <br /> <br />A discussion ensued regarding the funding source for the Fire Department budget. <br />Councilmember DeLuca stated that it was his understanding that the Fire Department was <br />authorized $500,000 from the Landfill Fund for start up costs; he cautioned aga]ns~ depleting the <br />principle balance in the Landfill Trust Fund to fund the Fire Department; the cost of operating a <br />Fire Department should come on line as far as the taxpayers are concerned. <br /> <br />The Committee reviewed the status of and proposed capital outlay items. The need to establish an <br />equipment revolving fund beginning with the 1990 budget was discussed and agreed upon. <br /> <br />Case #3: Review Possibility Of Establishing An Engineering Department: <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley reported that the amount of hours expended at Hakanson Anderson on Ramsey <br />engineering tasks is approximately equivalent to 5.5 persons. Ramsey's proposal is to establish a <br />4 person engineering department consisting of an engineer, experienced engineering technician, <br />entD' level engineering technician and a clerical. Mr. Hartley stated that it should not be assumed <br />that this 4 person department will be able to cover 100% of the City's engineering duties. <br /> <br />A discussion ensued regarding providing space to house a new department either by an addition to <br />City Hall, lease space, use of a temporary office trailer or committing to a certain amount of lease <br />time in a business incubator facility. Mr. Hartley noted that use of temporary office trailers is <br />discouraged by City Code unless it is for a specified period of time and ~anted permission for <br />through a conditional use permit; the Cig, would have to set an example. <br /> <br />The Committee requested that Mr. Hartley provide more information regarding space and related <br />costs for housing an additional City department. <br /> <br />Case #4: Review Future Plans For Public Works Facility: <br /> <br />A discussion ensued regarding the need for an expanded public works building and the land <br />necessary to do so. Mr. Hartley reported that the department managers feel that a public works <br />facility would provide better and more efficient service to the public if it were at least somewhat <br />connected to the main Municipal Center facility. <br /> <br />AD JO URMENT <br /> <br />The Budget Comm/ttee meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. <br /> <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />.~_: · '\ ..... ,,.7~_~ .,\ -, <br /> <br /> Sylvia Frolik <br /> Pianning Assistant <br /> <br />David Hartlev <br />CiD, Administrator <br /> <br />Budget Committee/September 13, 1989 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br />