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City Council Regular Meeting - 06/20/06 Minutes - Page 16 Discussion included the relationship between the School District and City for gymnastics facilities and cost-share agreements; Reservoir Woods renewed land use easement agreement language and provisions; tax revenue impacts of the Twin Lakes Hazardous Substances District, it projected timeframe and household impact (anticipated in 2008 at an impact estimated between $5-10 annually per household for an average $250,000 - $300,000 home); projected costs for the 800 MHz radio system and tax impacts through Ramsey County, with city monies set aside in the equipment replacement fund for the City's in-kind funding portion; dispatch costs and phasing; and the City Manager's 2007 budget recommendation to not use reserves, and the impacts for departments. Public Comment John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn suggested that the Council discuss new or increased funding sources on a city-wide basis; and to review OVAL Task Force meeting tapes for ideas and options to increase revenue at the facility. Mr. Kysylyczyn expressed his opinion on Police Department funding related to Bike Patrol and Cadet programming versus Records Technician positions. Police Chief Carol Sletner Police Chief Sletner clarified her previous budgetary actions related to compromises in reducing the CSO position in an effort to fund a Records Technician to maintain the integrity of the data records system; and opined that the decision had proven beneficial to the continuity of the department. 11. Discussion of Budget Policies Budget Policies Finance Director Miller provided the City's current budget- related policies for review. Mayor Klausing requested additional time for reVIew of the individual policies prior to further discussion. Councilmember Pust requested staff recommendation regarding whether any of the existing policies should be changed in any way prior to discussion by the Council.