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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 18, 2016 Page 14 Recreation Department. Mr. Trudgeon reported that the remaining volunteer recognition funding was to provide recreational opportunities with staff- ing/training in several area parks selected to provide segments of the population with recreational opportunities at their location. Mr. Trudgeon noted typically sign up for programs was provided with participants coming to the site; but in this case, staff would be pursuing bringing staff directly to a particular area (e.g. Ka- ren neighborhood) to serve them. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the bulk of that cost would be for seasonal employees to staff those programs and train them accord- ingly; and obviously would be driven by the number signed up as to the number of staff needed by ratio of participant to staff person. At the request of Councilmember Laliberte, City Manager Trudgeon noted the Parks & Recreation Department was very good at communicating with particular neighborhoods to determine their needs and interests, thus indicating a potential need for training in those areas. Councilmember Laliberte noted such programs may attract youth from surround- ing communities as well; and asked how staff was prepared to handle that or how to differentiate residents versus non-resident program use. City Manager Trudgeon stated he wasn't sure such a decision had made yet, and noted the ultimate goal was to provide such opportunities at a low or no cost op- tion; and didn't think there was a large distinction at this time, but would pursue additional detail with Parks & Recreation Director Brokke. Since the Mental Health Liaison is proposed as a pilot program the first year, Councilmember Laliberte questioned staff's funding options if it went beyond that first year. City Manager Trudgeon clarified that the intent for the pilot program was to de- termine the deliverables and what worked or didn't work; after which alternative financing would be pursued; whether via levy funds or via other revenue re- sources. While not having an impact on levy funds in 2017 as proposed, Mr. Trudgeon noted it could very well become a levy factor in the future. Specifically regarding use of forfeiture funds, Mr. Trudgeon reviewed his understanding that the funds could be used for supplemental operational needs, and clarified he was considering this position as an operation need; but further noted he would contin- ue to review that to make sure use of that fund was being interpreted correctly, prompting ongoing conversation and involving the city's legal counsel. Councilmember Laliberte noted she had a similar question regarding funding the Assistant City Manager position from the Communications Fund as an ongoing allotment.