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Special City Council Meeting August 30, 1994 Page 2 e The City Administrator indicated that the "best guess" as to the repair costs for the roof at the Fire Station was in the $25,000-$30,000 range depending upon whether roof structural damage exists. The City Council directed staff to proceed in the obtaining of quotes for this repair project and indicated that if funds were available, use of the 1994 Contingency fund would finance this project. e The City Council discussed the 1995 Personal Services additions sheet that was distributed on 8/29/94. Some Councilmembers noted that an additional non- budgeted police officer was hired in 1994 and that this should meet the needs of the Police Department in 1995. Other Councilmembers discussed the need for police services in general, and especially when some of the commercial establishments open in 1995-96. The City Administrator noted that the staff would prefer the filling of the 10/94 laborer position and adding one more laborer position in 1995 rather than not filling either position and hiring a mechanic in 1995. A continuation of the planning program was reviewed and it was noted that this position is especially important while the comprehensive planning process is taking place. Combining the need for accounting services with the Administration employee that is already in the 1995 budget was discussed. It was noted that this position is going to have to also have some experience in personnel work. The clerical needs in the Police and Administration departments were discussed. The Council requested more information on the Administration clerical needs. The Administrative Sergeant promotion and the Administrative Secretary changes were briefly discussed. For budgeting purposes, the Council indicated its support for adding $80,000 to the City Council Contingency fund for additions in personnel in 1995. 1995 wage adjustments and comparable worth state certification was discussed. All of these expenditures are located in the City Council Contingency fund in the 1995 budget proposal. Once these expenditures were authorized by the Council, then budget transfers would move these monies to the individual departments. This is a change from previous budgets. The Council discussed the comparable worth law and some of the anticipated changes in pay and point rankings based on the revised benchmark point rankings that they received from the City Administrator in February, 1994. The City Administrator discussed the budget pages that were distributed on 8/29, but which were not reviewed. The following items were noted: Senior Citizen Program - This budget increased due to more conference and employee insurance expenditures. - City Council Contingency - The $70,000 increase in this budget has previously been discussed by the Council as being necessary to cover 1995 employee wage adjustments and 1995 comparable worth wage adjustments. It was noted that this fund no longer includes the contribution to the Fire Department retirement fund. The $80,000 increase for 1995 personnel additions will be added to this proposed budget. The 1995 proposed total will then be $220,000.