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Special City Council Meeting Thursday,May 22,2014 Page 8 Regarding trail plowing, Mr. Brokke noted that the Department currently had two machines, not allowing for much flexibility in case of any mechanical issues or a larger than normal snowfall. Mr. Brokke clarified that the machines were needed for the 6' wide sidewalks versus the 8' width trails that would accommodate a truck for plowing purposes. As an enterprise fund, Mr. Brokke noted that the golf course business had changed over the years, not only in MN but nationwide. While the golf course remained a great public recreation facility, playing an average of 25,000 to 30,000 rounds annually depending on weather and seasonal conditions, Mr. Brokke noted that it often lived off the fund balance, with maintenance deferred on buildings and/or equipment purchases delayed. However, Mr. Brokke advised that the situ- ation was now becoming closer that a serious discussion was needed regarding the club house and long-term needs and improvements for the facility. Mr. Brokke noted the increasing community conversations and interests in wild- life management, with deer becoming a significant part of those conversations. Mr. Brokke advised that typically he would field and average of ten calls per year about deer populations, with tracking of the location of those deer over the years; and coordination with Ramsey County for their wildlife program and flyover of the entire county for a deer count in January of February of each year after a fresh snowfall, at which time the deer count and map was prepared. With the exception of 2011 when there was a lack of snow cover, Mr. Brokke advised that the data over the last ten years of tracking provided interesting information that would be- come part of future discussions, and address different viewpoints on the situation. Mr. Brokke opined that the City would become more involved in this discussion in the near future. In expressing the sincere appreciation of the community's volunteer labor force, Mr. Brokke noted the need for them to be nurtured and trained, and expressed his excitement with the upcoming work of the new Volunteer Coordinator and past experience in enhancing the City's overall efforts. Mr. Brokke recognized what a great community Roseville was and their willingness to help, with guidance from the City. Discussion At the request of Mayor Roe, Mr. Brokke outlined dollar amounts for the pro- posed 2015 new initiatives: Park Maintenance= $30,000 (levy funded) Recreation Supervisor = $75,000 (of which an estimated $5,000 would be levy funded) Minimum Wages = $15,000 Intern Stipend= $5,000 (levy funded)