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City Council Study Session — 08/15/OS <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 13 <br />inflationary factors. Mr. Brokke noted that 54% of the <br />department was supported through fees and non-tax dollar <br />support; and that this budget did not include the OVAL grant- <br />matching funding and Foundation work. <br />Discussion included fee structure consideration at the OVAL as <br />recommended by the Task Force; and fireworks costs for <br />RoseF��t and potential donors. <br />Mr. Brokke reviewed the nine divisions in the Parks and <br />Recreation Department, including Administrative Operations; fee <br />and non-fee based Recreation Programs; Harriet Alexander <br />Nature Center (HANC); Roseville Skating <br />Arena/OVAL/Banquet/Me�ting Facilities; and Park <br />N�ainten�ncel�V�urie1 Sahlin Arbqretum/Diseased and Hazardous <br />Trees; Park Improvement Program (PIP); Activity Center; and <br />the Cedarholm Golf Course (Enterprise Fund), both clubhouse <br />and maintenance. <br />Mr. Brokke reviewed specific revenue increases to offset <br />expenses for each division. Highlighted items included salary <br />expenses; fees; additional line-item areas assigned to HANC <br />(ie., phone and other utilities) and continuing volunteer support <br />at HANC; continued staffing efficiencies at the RSCIOVAL; <br />increased fuel costs; and an increase in temporary employees to <br />further modify and reduce total staffing costs. <br />Mr. Brokke reviewed the Park Improvement Program (PIP) and <br />requested increase to address safety concerns (i.e., HANC <br />boardwalk). <br />Further discussion included leased facilities and contractual <br />arrangements; the weather-driven nature of golf course usage, <br />activities, revenues and expenditures; Central Park Foundation <br />applications for capital improvements; and the four Foundations <br />supporting the Parks Department. <br />Public Comment <br />Brenda Himrich, 1082 LaveIl Avenue <br />Ms. I-�imrich spoke in support of Central Park and HANC and <br />the sense of community and small town living provided through <br />