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Special City Council Minutes August 30, 1999 Page 2 e carry-over figure before making her decision as to how the budget will be balanced. The council discussed the concern of using carry-overs to increase the fund balance in order to keep the A3 bond rating. The City Administrator noted that the audit shows the history of additions to the fund balance. Mayor Klinzing also requested to see revenues corresponding to each department. The City Council discussed pOSSible ways of decreasing the budget gap. The following issues were discussed as possibilities for decreasing the budget gap: CSO and COPS FAST Officer It was the consensus of the City Council to cut the CSO position and related grant revenue from the budget. Council member Thompson stated that he would be in favor of keeping the COPS FAST officer in the budget provided that the officer is used as a patrol officer. It was the consensus of the council to leave the COPS FAST officer in the budget. Buildina Maintenance Position It was the consensus of the council to reduce the proposed 2000 Government Buildings Maintenance Worker position to half time status. Fire Inspector e Discussion was held by the council regarding the possibility of hiring an Assistant Fire Chief in lieu of a Fire Inspector. It was indicated that an Assistant Fire Chief, whose main duties would include fire inspection, would be a better investment for the City. Following council discussion, it was the consensus to keep the funds for an additional employee in the fire department budget with the decision to be made in 2000 whether the employee would be a Fire Inspector or Assistant Chief. The Emporium Mayor Klinzing indicated that it is hard to justify the amount of money being spent on the Emporium based on the number of youth that use the facility. She indicated that she did not want The Emporium to deter the City from being able to support the Boys and Girls Club. It was the consensus of the council to make no changes at The Emporium at this time, and to reevaluate once the Boys and Girls Club has opened. Travelina/Conferences and Schools Mayor Klinzing suggested that the City Administrator review the budgeted amounts for this category and consider cutting some if necessary. Street Maintenance I Position e It was the consensus of the council to reduce the proposed Street Maintenance I position to 6% months with the employee to work the other 5% months at the ice arena. The council agreed to cut $6,500 from the Community Recreation budget to add $10,000 in interest revenues, and to add $7,500 in grant revenues (per the Chief of Police update on Safe/Sober program). The City Administrator further noted a possible $10,000 error in the parks budget.