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City Council Regular Meeting - 08/28/06 Minutes - Page 23 that additional time was needed for a democratic process before selecting a new City Manager, and more review at the next City Council Study Session on the salary issue and an applicable range in the job description. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Maschka; and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan and Kough. 10. Public Works Department Budget Presentation Public Works Director Duane Schwartz presented the 2007 Budget requests of the Public Works Department, representing a status quo budget, with limited new initiatives and attempting to meet previous city and department goals; and continued cooperation by the department with other jurisdictions to share overhead/support. Mr. Schwartz reviewed the various sections of the department, their staffing and duty areas, along with specific budget issues related to each. Sections included: AdministrationlEngineering (including joint power arrangements with the Cities of Arden Hills and Falcon Heights); with the 2007 budget request maintaining the current level of staffing and service already in place. Mr. Schwartz noted that ongoing mandated storm water monitoring compliance would continue to tap staff time and resources, and it was anticipated that the existing fee structure would help to offset some costs, but anticipated future impacts to the department. Street and Storm Water Division Mr. Schwartz noted the impacts of energy-related issues on this department, represented by a significant increase in fuel and asphalt costs, and was cautiously anticipating that in the long- term costs may stabilize. Mr. Schwartz further noted that streetscape needs continue to increase despite a reduction in FTE (full-time equivalent) staffing in 2005, and continue to stress department staff, summarizing that the department continues to feel the broadening scope of services required, with stagnant staffing, thus draining current service levels. Public Works Department Budget Presentation