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. . Minutes of Special Council/Finance Committee Meeting, September 17 Page 4 Steele noted that the amount Arden Hills has increased its levy in the last few years has been three times the amount the inflation rate has gone up. . It was moved by Steele. seconded by Mertensotto, that the 1/2 time Program Director be deleted from this account, for savings of $10,200. Motion carried unanimously. Erickson again asked about fees...suggested Buckley increase one or two to see if it results in loss of participation or what happens. Buckley predicted persons would go to other programs or drop out. Mertensotto suggested Buckley come to the Finance Committee during the year to discuss at more length the funding for Self Sustaining programs. Committee requested Buckley adjust fees in some way to add $2,000 in income in the Self Sustaining fund. He agreed to do so. Park Fund Balance in the fund at this time is $313,444. Contributions from pull tab' operations in 1986 totalled $26,690; in 1987 contributions are expected to total $34,800, if giving continues at its present rate. Contributions from dedicated funds are lower each year as less land remains to be developed. Without the pull tab contributions. or other fund raising efforts, the fund will be depleted in the next few years, at which time park improvements or . developments will need to be funded from tax levy. Pull tab donations are not included in 1988 estimated revenue. Public Works Accounts General Government BuildinRs Exp. -$5,500 Committee questioned increase in code 223. Bldg. and Ground Maintenance. Raddatz explained that this is for costs of bringing the equipment and buildings into closer compliance with OSHA standards. The City has not had a formal OSHA inspection for many years, and fines could be as high as $30.000 to $40,000 for violations of their standards. Committee asked why, since we purchased our own telephones in 1987, and are no longer leasing phones, there was an increase in this account. Raddatz stated that the monthly cost for leasing decreased; however, an additional line was added, so the net saving per month is $41.50 $500 will be cut from this account. Committee asked about the money budgeted for building doors. Raddatz stated this is the third and last year in door replacement program; if not replaced, the doors would need extensiv~ repair. . Necessity for shop hoist was queried. Raddatz stated it would make repair work on trucks easier and save some time, but would not necessarily cut costs. It was agreed to delete this item saving $3,000. $2,000 is budgeted for blinds for the office area and Council Chambers. Committee concurred to delete~his line item as well ($2,000 saving). Raddatz explained that no additional manpower is budgeted for, although he does plan to again employ an OJT student from School District 621 (On the Job Training) at $4.00, 250 hours in 1987, 875 in 1988).