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96 amount, with additional detail work to be brought to the Council in the near future. Second <br /> 97 by Ristow. Motion passed unanimously <br /> 98 <br /> 99 7. BUDGET DISCUSSION <br /> 100 The City Managers recommended budget will significantly impact the Parks and Recreation <br /> 101 Department. This proposal requires Parks & Recreation to reduce the staffing levels by one <br /> 102 full-time recreation staff position. The elimination of this position will affect non-fee <br /> 103 programs and many, if not all of the community special events. Also included in the <br /> 104 reductions is a downsizing of the PIP budget from $185,000 to $45,000. In 1990, the PIP <br /> 105 budget was $250,000 and responsible for many major projects, today, the budget has inched <br /> 106 its way back to $185,000 but is needed to take care of day-to-day park needs of maintenance <br /> 107 and replacement. In the greater scheme of things, the Parks and Recreation budget is <br /> 108 proposed to bear 34-35% of the over all city budget reductions for the 2012-2014 budget <br /> 109 cycle. <br /> 110 Commissioner Comments: <br /> 111 o There seems to be a huge disparity in how the departments are impacted by the city-wide <br /> 112 reductions. <br /> 113 o A reduction to the PIP is a serious problem. <br /> 114 o Roseville community special events are what make Roseville special and people enjoy <br /> 115 and participate in these events. <br /> 116 o City Administration needs to communicate the proposal with people so they know what <br /> 117 they will lose if there is a cut to Parks and Recreation Staff. <br /> 118 o These proposed cuts could seriously impact volunteer involvement and result in Roseville <br /> 119 losing volunteer support. <br /> 120 o It seems as if people are not listening to the community and hearing what is important to <br /> 121 them. <br /> 122 <br /> 123 City Council will take public comment on Monday, August 8. To date, the Council has had <br /> 124 general discussions on the proposed budget and is looking for community comment. <br /> 125 <br /> 126 8. DIRECTORS REPORT <br /> 127 o Forestry Ordinance has been adopted by the Council. The Forestry Ordinance included a <br /> 128 complete EAB report and the completed DNR grant report. <br /> 129 o Upcoming Council Agenda Items: <br /> 130 o August 22—request for council action based on the motion from tonight's <br /> 131 meeting to move forward with the Master Plan implementation phase one: <br /> 132 Preservation and Improvement Program <br /> 133 o September—public tree Master Plan to go to Council for review/approval <br /> 134 o There has been quite a bit of storm damage in the parks this summer, pathways flooding, <br /> 135 trees down due to saturated grounds, branches down. <br /> 136 o The Kellogg all-school reunion was held at the Skating Center this past weekend, over <br /> 137 1000 attended. <br /> 138 o Thank you to all the Commissioners that have participated in this summer's Discover <br /> 139 Your Parks series. <br /> 140 o The Capital Region Watershed will be working in Villa Park to clean out the sediment <br /> 141 ponds and improve the natural filtration system. <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />