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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST i 6 2010 6 2.B 2011 Budget/CIP(continued) Mayor Harpstead felt the budget timing was convenient for this personnel discussion, but he was - reacting to the job title versus the needed head count. He wanted to be assured that the City Administrator was driving the personnel recommendations. City Administrator Klaers felt the finance intern was a valuable asset to the City and has experience with the City. The thought was to keep him on board for one more year. He stated he would like to see the work load caught up and this could be reevaluated for next year's budget. Councilmember Holden commented there was a need in the finance department if they had 50+ hours of interns per week. City Administrator Klaers stated the Personnel Committee was going to discuss the organizational chart and staffing of City Hall further. Mayor Harpstead suggested the COLA increases and additional staff be put into a contingency fund for the time being. Councilmember Holden and Councilmember Grant were in favor of a 2% COLA increase. Councilmember Holmes was in favor of a 3% increase. Councilmember McClung had not considered an increase and did not have a comment but he was not in favor of 3%_ Mayor Harpstead suggested staff proceed with a 2% COLA increase in the budget for the time being. He then proposed the Council further discuss the 2011 budget. Councilmember Holden questioned how the Park Special Revenue fund would be affected with the potential Hazelnut Park acquisition. Finance Director Iverson explained the Park Special Revenue fund held all park dedications and the PIR fund would assist with all other park expenses. She noted the PIR budget had $360,000 as a placeholder for Hazelnut Park for 2011. Mayor Harpstead asked if the Parks Department had any other outstanding grants. Park and Recreation Manager Olson stated the City was awaiting reimbursement for the Safe Routes to School trail. No additional grants have been applied for. Councilmember Grant questioned what the Cable Revenue funds were spent on. Finance Director Iverson indicated this was used for audio/visual items, the website, and providing information to the public. She stated there was a healthy balance in this account.