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1998 Budget Memo <br />October 27, 1997 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />better timing for the flooding of the ice and adequate maintenance <br />equipment. Phil has received some quotes on a number of pieces of <br />equipment that could be attached to our existing John Deere tractor <br />which will help us maintain the ice in our area parks. At this time it is <br />estimated that we will need to spend about $10,000 for three pieces of <br />equipment from the park equipment reserve in order to have adequate <br />ice maintenance equipment. Funds are available in this equipment <br />reserve for this purpose. <br /> <br />Outdoor Hockey Boards - The old hockey boards in Lion's Park have <br />been removed because of their deteriorated condition. The <br />Commission has recommended new boards for approximately $3,500. <br />The Commission has $3,000 in the park budget for "future" capital <br />outlay items. It is recommended that we use these funds for the <br />hockey boards. <br /> <br />The Commission also recommended obtaining a second set of hockey <br />boards for another ice rink which is yet to be determined. Staff does <br />not support this recommendation to purchase another set of boards at <br />this time until the other ice rink is identified and able to be used. <br /> <br />Ho <br /> <br />Fitness/Wellness Room Equipment - The wellness room receives <br />extensive use during the winter months and there is a need for new <br />and improved equipment. There have been no significant <br />improvements in the equipment since the building was constructed in <br />1993. Attached is a memo from Ron Nierenhausen which includes a <br />list of desired equipment as compiled by the Wellness Committee. It is <br />recommended that we purchase all of the items listed, with the <br />exception of the stereo equipment, using undesignated equipment <br />reserves. The new treadmill and bike will replace older equipment <br />items and we will try to sell these two pieces of equipment or receive <br />some trade in value for them. <br /> <br />Administrative Vehicle- Funds are included in the 1997 equipment <br />reserve budget for a new administrative vehicle. Additionally, the <br />Council and staff have discussed the goal of having a city van for <br />transporting larger groups to another community or for using around <br />Elk River for group inspections and tours. It is requested that the City <br />Council allow the $12,500 that is designated for an administrative <br />vehicle be applied toward a used van. <br /> <br />Jo <br /> <br />Varsity Field- Councilmember Holmgren has been leading the efforts <br />to get improvements completed on the school varsity baseball field <br /> <br /> <br />