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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 16, 2016 Page 11 City Manager Trudgeon gave credit to Chief O'Neill and his Department for tak- ing this on. Mr. Trudgeon noted that staff continued, at their frequent department head group meetings, to discuss how to better position the city and its staff and to be better trained. Mr. Trudgeon noted the duty was not a perfect fit in the Finance Department ancl opined that by shifting this duty, it freed up Finance staff to allow thein to focus on more important finance issues for the city and its residents. Councilmember Laliberte thanked Chief O'Neill and his staff for stepping up and taking that on. Councilmember Laliberte sought clarification on whether this was a budget itein when part of the Finance Department, with this being the first time it was contracted out. Finance Director Chris Miller clarified that it had always been contracted out, but coordination was now just shifted from the Finance Department to the Fire De- partment as noted by Chief O'Neill. Infrastructure Sustainability Increased Investment — Pathwavs & Parking Lots City Manager Trudgeon noted this initiative didn't include recent City Council discussions for making connections with various segments throughout the com- munity; but would be incorporated into this effort. Mr. Trudgeon clarified that that component would be new infrastructure, and not addressing maintenance of existing pathways and parking lots as this was originally intended to do. Mayor Roe aslced how sustainable the fund balance loolced for annual pathway and parking lots. Public Works Director Marc Culver responded that with some minor tweaks, the fund fluctuated from year to year, and only a small fund balance at this time, but not sufficient for a full budget year for any significant work. Specific to equipment lifecycles for that increased investment in maintenance of pathways and parking lots, Councilmember Etten asked at what level maintenance is being done, given typical Minnesota winters and complaints about that current level. Councilmember Etten asked if the city is able to respond at its best level, good, or just making do. Parks & Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke responded that this addressed ongo- ing maintenance, not sweeping; and involved capital needs, not operational needs; simply the rehabilitation, repaving, or replacement of segments. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Culver clarified that this was maintenance at the CIP leveL Stormwater Plan Update Comprehensive Plan�