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<br />Regular City Council Minutes - 12/08/03 <br />Page 18 <br /> <br />had taken subsequent action to stem the tide and keep it <br />from reoccurring. Mr. Miller confirmed that the majority <br />of the deficit was created from operation of the skating <br />center, operating expenditures, weather-related revenue <br />shortfalls and additional operation of the compressor, as <br />well as non-operating revenues that were built into <br />operating projections that had not been realized. <br /> <br />Mr. Sands provided a Bench Handout regarding city debts <br />and reviewed options available to the City. <br /> <br />It was the consensus of Councilmembers that staff be <br />directed to provide information as outlined by Mr. Miller <br />and referenced above. <br /> <br />Mr. Miller concurred, noting that from staff s perspective, <br />they wanted to take action to reflect resolution early in <br />2004 and retroactive for the 2003 fiscal year; noting that <br />this would also be in keeping with recommendations of the <br />City's independent Auditor. <br /> <br />IX. <br /> <br />Organizational Business <br /> <br />Organizational <br />Business <br /> <br />A. Car Allowances Car Allowances <br />Councilmember Schroeder reviewed his original intent in <br />bringing this item up for discussion during the 2004 <br />Budget review, in an attempt to have employee <br />compensation reflect actual vehicle mileage use. <br /> <br />City Attorney Anderson noted by making changes that <br />would reduce the City Manager's compensation agreement <br />(benefits or salary), as an example, it could initiate the <br />perception of potential termination including severance <br />eligibility and other ramifications. <br /> <br />City Attorney Anderson also noted in "Attachment F," the <br />legal issues addressed in the compensation of Department <br />Heads and possible ramifications that would need further <br />review by his staff. <br />