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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 21, 2020 4 <br /> E. Recreation Programs Review <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained Council had requested Staff <br /> provide information about the Park and Rec programs. Information provided included a summary <br /> of revenue and expenses, an initial comparison of programs with other cities, and a summary of <br /> specific programs offered in 2018. <br /> Finance Director Bauman handed out a summary of 2019 noting the year hasn't closed yet but <br /> there is a difference between budgeted and actual costs, mostly due to a staff member being on <br /> leave for two months. <br /> Councilmember Holden expressed concern over the expenditure amount. <br /> Finance Director Bauman said a memo was found from 2001 stating their formula at that time <br /> was to cover all direct costs plus 40% of overhead. Direct costs are program expenses such as <br /> temporary employees, supplies, materials, contractual services etc. Charitable gambling funds also <br /> went toward covering those programs. It appears the City is currently covering their direct costs <br /> but only a portion of the overhead. <br /> Recreation Coordinator Knoll said they could increase fees for Summer Playground program. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested the item be sent to FPAC for discussion. <br /> Councilmember Holmes said she would be willing to be on the FPAC as an ad-hoc member or <br /> be on the committee. <br /> Councilmember McClung felt FPAC could look at the numbers and possibly bring a new policy <br /> forward to the Council. <br /> City Administrator Perrault asked if they wanted to give FPAC specific direction. <br /> Councilmember Holden thought they should be allowed to look at it and come back with a <br /> recommendation. <br /> Councilmember McClung said he would give it to them with no preconceptions. <br /> Finance Director Bauman noted the recreation programs are a service to the community so how <br /> much would Council like to be city funded and how much would be user fees? <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested asking FPAC to look for up to 50%recoup from user fees. <br /> F. Karth Lake Pump and Control Cabinet <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom noted that Staff worked with the Karth Lake <br /> Improvement District Board to consider proposals for replacing the pump. Four options are listed <br /> in the memo. The Improvement District Board is recommending Option 1 with the full amount <br />