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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST 16, 2010 6 <br /> 2.B 2011 Budget/CIP (continued) <br /> Mayor Harpstead felt the budget timing was convenient for this personnel discussion,but he was <br /> reacting to the job title versus the needed head count. He wanted to be assured that the City <br /> Administrator was driving the personnel recommendations. <br /> City Administrator Klaers felt the finance intern was a valuable asset to the City and has <br /> experience with the City. The thought was to keep him on board for one more year. He stated he <br /> would like to see the work load caught up and this could be reevaluated for next year's budget. - <br /> Councilmember Holden commented there was a need in the finance department if they had 50+ <br /> hours of interns per week. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated the Personnel Committee was going to discuss the <br /> organizational chart and staffing of City Hall further. <br /> Mayor Harpstead suggested the COLA increases and additional staff be put into a contingency <br /> fund for the time being. <br /> Councilmember Holden and Councilmember Grant were in favor of a 2% COLA increase. <br /> Councilmember Holmes was in favor of a 3% increase. <br /> Councilmember McClung had not considered an increase and did not have a comment but he <br /> was not in favor of 3%. <br /> Mayor Harpstead suggested staff proceed with a 2% COLA increase in the budget for the time <br /> being. He then proposed the Council further discuss the 2011 budget. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned how the Park Special Revenue fund would be affected with <br /> the potential Hazelnut Park acquisition. <br /> Finance Director Iverson explained the Park Special Revenue fund held all park dedications and <br /> the PIR fund would assist with all other park expenses. She noted the PIR budget had $360,000 <br /> as a placeholder for Hazelnut Park for 2011. <br /> Mayor Harpstead asked if the Parks Department had any other outstanding grants. <br /> Park and Recreation Manager Olson stated the City was awaiting reimbursement for the Safe <br /> Routes to School trail. No additional grants have been applied for. <br /> Councilmember Grant questioned what the Cable Revenue funds were spent on. <br /> Finance Director Iverson indicated this was used for audio/visual items, the website, and <br /> providing information to the public. She stated there was a healthy balance in this account. <br />