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<br />Councilmember Jeffrey inquired about the possibility of the Recreation Coordinator position <br />being a revenue generating position in the future, which would offset some of the costs <br />associated with the position. He commented there could be community events that could bring <br />in revenue that would help offset the position; however, in the future support staff will be <br />needed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson stated she agrees with Councilmember Strommen's earlier comments <br />regarding drafting an overall plan regarding this recreation service. This would help in <br />determining whether this position is needed now, or if it could be contracted out for a while. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen concurred. She stated she would caution against putting in a position <br />that would be expected to fund itself. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson indicated once the recreation and maintenance program begins to <br />evolve it will not include just one position. The City has been fortunate to have the services of <br />the athletic association, but there are a lot of things that are not being accomplished right now, <br />such as toddler and senior programming. <br /> <br />Finance Officer Lund advised there is nothing included in the budget for the purchase of the <br />Boike property. The City's share ofthis purchase would be approximately $360,000 annually. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman indicated further discussion of the 2007 budget can be included on <br />the next work session agenda. <br /> <br />3) Old City Hall & Fire Station #2 Replacement <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler reviewed that at the August 8, 2006 work session, BKV Group provided <br />Council with the feasibility of three options to house a working fire station until a new station <br />could be built, including stabilization, partial demolition, and new construction. Council has <br />been provided with cost estimates for each of these options; however staff has not yet studied <br />these estimates for possible reductions. He stressed the need for a plan relating to the fire station <br />replacement. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked what the estimated bond payment would be on a $2,000,000 project cost. <br /> <br />Finance Officer Lund replied the payment would likely be approximately $200,000 annually. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey noted even if a replacement building were to be authorized right away <br />there will still be stabilization costs involved while the new station is being built. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson inquired about possible reductions in the architect's estimates as referred <br />to by Fire Chief Kapler. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson explained staff would examine the stabilization costs for <br />possible reductions. For example, there are a lot of brick problems in the building; to stabilize <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / August 29, 2006 <br />Page 4 of8 <br />