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City Council Regular Meeting— 08/28/06 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 26 <br />Mr. Brokke presented an overview of the department's structure, <br />reviewed activities and specific budgets, new obligations, <br />potentially missed opportunities, general department information <br />and benchmarks. Mr. Brokke advised that, based on a 3.2% <br />proposed increase, the budget included $60,000 revenue <br />reduction for the skating center due to the extended shut down <br />period; and included a$24,000 increase in Park Improvement <br />Program (PIP) funding. <br />Mr. Brokke reviewed specific divisions of the department, <br />including: <br />AdministrationlUperations <br />Mr. Brokke advised that budget impact items were personnel- <br />related costs for wages and benefits. <br />Recreation (fee-based) <br />Mr. Brokke noted budget impact items were due to inflation, <br />changing recreational trends, and space needs. <br />Recreation (non-fee based) <br />Mr. Brokke advised that revenues didn't cover the cost of <br />expenses, and fluctuated depending on inflation and actual <br />donations realized. <br />Harriett Alexander Nature Center (HANC) <br />Mr. Brokke noted that budget impact items were based on the <br />market rate of program offerings; personnel and custodial-related <br />costs; school transportation; and securing teachers on an on-call <br />basis and being consistent. <br />Roseville Skating Center (Arena/4va�Banquefi Rooms) <br />Mr. Brokke addressed numerous budget impact items including, <br />personnel & custodial related costs; includes FOF contribution of <br />$25,000 from endowment fund; $60,000 revenue reduction for <br />arena refrigeration system replacement and the extended <br />shutdown period; equipment needing preventative maintenance; <br />utilities, weather conditions; and didn't not include any capital <br />maintenance items. <br />Mr. Brokke detailed basic Skating Center items removed from <br />