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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - NOVEMBER 19, 2001 <br /> <br />C. .... ~.. f. r:: .,.. <br />Jk(i-4.if'" I <br /> <br />webserver. Mr. Parrish indicated the contract would also support the internet <br />faxing and internet email. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Staff was directed to move forward with this item as presented. <br /> <br />PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT <br /> <br />City Administrator Lynch indicated our recreation budget has grown so much that our <br />charitable gambling revenue cannot cover the recreation operating deficit; therefore, he <br />has asked Park and Recreation Director Moore and Recreation Supervisor Olson to try to <br />cut program expenses. They could potentially eliminate programs such as the summer <br />playground and/or eliminate the special events programs, and bring our recreation <br />brochure in-house (proposed overall program cuts would be $14,000) or ask the City <br />Council to propose a tax levy to support approximately $15,000 for recreation. <br /> <br />Mr. Lynch indicated subcontractor Skyhawks increased this year's recreation costs, as <br />well as off-site brochure publication. (The publication costs went from $12,500 to <br />approximately $25,000. Skyhawks increased their costs by $6,000.) Mr. Moore <br />indicated he has seen an increase in community based programs, such as the playground <br />program, Easter Egg Hunt, etc. Because participation in those programs has increased, <br />our costs have increased. <br /> <br />Revenues from charitable gambling goes to public safety capital (40%) and Parks and <br />Recreation (60%). <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Lois Rem asked if we are going to face a location problem due to the loss of the Army <br />Reserve Center. <br /> <br />Mr. Post said the use of the Army Reserve Center for classes has previously saved the <br />program school district building coordinator costs. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst indicated we now have City Hall to host some class activities. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson noted he would like to see current budget recreation numbers. <br />Councihnember Grant agreed. Mayor Probst asked Mr. Moore to collect this information <br />and discuss this item further when these numbers are available. <br /> <br />ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT <br /> <br />City Hall Maintenance <br />City Administrator Lynch explained proposals were requested from six (6) cleaning <br />services and were narrowed to just three for the new City Hall. The CoverAlls proposal <br />is being recommended with a cost of $1 ,063 a month for cleaning for 5 days a week. <br /> <br />Staff was directed to present this item on the Consent Calendar but would like to see the <br />work schedule proposed by CoverAll. <br /> <br />e <br />