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<br /> CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br /> ~ <br /> . TO: Mayor and Oaunci '''''''''-'''s <br /> FRCM: Dorothy Person, city 1ldm:inistra.tor <br /> DATE: SeptEmber 24, 1993 <br /> SUBJECT: Parks BUdget - 1994 included in staff costs <br /> During the last budget session, the increased transfer of funds to the <br /> Recreation budget was questioned ($2,492 increase). <br /> In reviewing the increases with Terry Post and Cindy Severtson, several items <br /> have caused this transfer: <br /> 1) the hours show no increase. <br /> 2) the salaries remain the same with the typical increase planned <br /> ($1,526). <br /> 3) the clerical assists at 20% of her time which was not budgeted in <br /> the 1993 session ($966). <br /> 4) in order to decrease the transfer, fees will be increased by 4.25% <br /> for 1994 programs. <br /> The discussions bring several items to further review: <br /> . 1) Should there be a percentage or flat rate max:il1lum transfer? <br /> During the past =uple of years, the fund transfer has been generally about <br /> 70%. '!his may be set as a goal or max:il1lum allowed, or a flat dollar amount <br /> may be set. <br /> 2) The effect is from the salary increases. If the city wishes to <br /> =ntinue at a specific level of transfer, increased fees or other <br /> revenue sources will continue to be followed. If the fees be=rne <br /> exorbitant compared to other cities and participation drops, we <br /> will prioritize the programs. The Council's input will be <br /> requested prior to dropping services. For instance, the Council <br /> may see a program as a priority service even though it cannot <br /> reach a break even point and therefore keep it active. <br /> =: Terry Post <br /> Cindy Severtson <br /> DAP:rk <br /> . <br />