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Assistant City Administrator Nelson reported she is not sure what it will cost to operate the new building and how much the increase in the cost gas and electric would be. She stated she based the increases on the new Edina building, which is about the same size. Councilmember Elvig asked about telephone service increases on page 84. Assistant City Administrator Nelson replied it is a $1,000 increase. She stated every department . receives a phone charge but does not believe there would be a large increase. Assistant City Administrator Nelson pointed out, because of the ceiling heights in the new building there is a proposal to purchase an auto lift. She also recommended a new vacuum be purchased due to the increased amount of carpet in new the building, Assistant City Administrator Nelson directed the Council to page 96 and stated she pulled out all the dollars spent to have a consulting firm produce the newsletter. She stated the new communications position would take over this responsibility. Finance Officer Lund reported no major changes in finance. She reported utility billing might be brought in house again. She indicated a City employee would be reading the meters. Finance Officer Lund reported on legal services. City Council Work Session / August 14, 2006 Page 7 of 9 Community Development Director Turdgen, Department 191, reported the overall budget increase is about $1,100. He mentioned a request for a full time zoning individual. Director Turdgen indicated in Planning, there is an increase in professional services dollars. In Building, personnel levels would be the same. He reported one capital request for a vehicle for the building department costing about $25,000. Director Turdgen referenced Environmental Services, and reported the only significant increase is for an environmental services contractor. Police Chief Way reported the police department has several positions listed. He stated he would like to hire one patrol officer, a records technician, and a crime prevention intern. Police Chief Way directed the Council to pages 103 to 107, and did a breakdown of all categories. Councilmember Jeffrey pointed out the increase in gas is not listed. Chief Way stated they are tracking how many gallons they use rather than the cost of gas. Councilmember Elvig asked if there is any value added to have bulk fuel. Police Chief Way stated there is a lot of liability associated with bulk fuel tanks. _57_