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City Council Study Session — 08/16/04 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 20 <br />maintenance functions to determine prices in the competitive <br />market place to address maintenance of public areas in City <br />facilities. City Manager Beets noted that this recommendation <br />did not include maintenance of employee work areas, as those <br />functions would continue to be done by employees in their <br />specific work areas. <br />Councilmember Maschka sought clarification on net savings by <br />elimination of one full-time employee versus contract <br />maintenance. <br />City Manager Beets responded that with additional space <br />acquired with the construction, it was an unknown depending on <br />bids received. <br />City Manager Beets further addressed the $1.2 Million deficit in <br />operations of the OVAL, and recommendations for possible <br />ways to address that deficit and repay an inter-department loan. <br />City Manager Beets reviewed those park or open space areas as <br />previously referenced and discussed the nature of the land, <br />current participation/use levels and their passive nature, <br />maintenance costs, neighborhood make-up, need for single- <br />family homes, and projected revenue. Mr. Beets noted the need <br />for a feasibility study prior to moving forward to monitor and <br />investigate soil borings and determine the build-ability of the <br />lots. Mr. Beets noted the benefit of single-family ownership with <br />the added benefit of possible increased enrollment in the area <br />School Districts. Mr. Beets further addressed his perspective on <br />the initial intent for the property when dedicated or acquired. <br />Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke <br />Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke referenced the <br />staff report dated August 16, 2004 and made part of the Council <br />packet, and as prepared following discussion by Parks and <br />Recreation Advisory Commissioners and City staff as to the <br />departmental impacts and adjustments of 2005 budget <br />recommendations by City Manager Beets. Mr. Brokke noted <br />that the Parks and Recreation staff had prepared a 2005 <br />department budget that included a 2.8% operational increase, not <br />