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City Council Study Session - 08/15/05 Minutes - Page 13 a three percent increase, basically for health and cost of living adjustment (COLA) increases for personnel, in addition to other inflationary factors. Mr. Brokke noted that 54% of the department was supported through fees and non-tax dollar support; and that this budget did not include the OVAL grant- matching funding and Foundation work. Discussion included fee structure consideration at the OVAL as recommended by the Task Force; and fireworks costs for RoseFest and potential donors. Mr. Brokke reviewed the nine divisions in the Parks and Recreation Department, including Administrative Operations; fee and non-fee based Recreation Programs; Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANe); Roseville Skating ArenalOV AL/Banquet/Meeting Facilities; and Park Maintenance/Muriel Sahlin Arboretum/Diseased and Hazardous Trees; Park Improvement Program (PIP); Activity Center; and the Cedarholm Golf Course (Enterprise Fund), both clubhouse and maintenance. Mr. Brokke reviewed specific revenue increases to offset expenses for each division. Highlighted items included salary expenses; fees; additional line-item areas assigned to HANC (i.e., phone and other utilities) and continuing volunteer support at HANC; continued staffing efficiencies at the RSC/OV AL; increased fuel costs; and an increase in temporary employees to further modify and reduce total staffing costs. Mr. Brokke reviewed the Park Improvement Program (PIP) and requested increase to address safety concerns (i.e., HANC boardwalk). Further discussion included leased facilities and contractual arrangements; the weather-driven nature of golf course usage, activities, revenues and expenditures; Central Park Foundation applications for capital improvements; and the four Foundations supporting the Parks Department. Public Comment