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City Council M/nutes October 28, 2002 Mechanical Shop Improvements 5.9. Page 4 Phil Hals indicated that the mechanic shop is nearly completed, however an extra $20,000 is needed to address some safety issues regarding air quality. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMOTIVE EXHAUST COLLECTION SYSTEM, CARBON MONOXIDE/NITROUS OXIDE SENSORS AND TWO MAKE-UP AIR FURNACES AT A COST OF $20,000 WITH FUNDING TO COME FROM EQUIPMENT SERVICES GENERAL FUND WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT AT YEAR-END. COUNClLMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED $-0. Custodial Update Phil Hals provided an update on the proposal for custodial services. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with the hiring of a maintenance service firm and to take no action on the hiring of the building maintenance employee at this time. Review 2003 Fee Schedule The City Clerk presented the draft 2003 fee schedule for Council review. She noted that there are some proposed fee increases in the schedule. The Clerk stated that the Director of Planning has submitted a memo explaining the proposed increases in land use application fees. She also noted that the Council previously requested staff to research the possibility of increasing liquor fees. The Clerk indicated that all liquor establishments have been notified of a possible increase in liquor fees. The Clerk indicated that the fee schedule ~vould be presented to the Council for approval on November 18, 2002. 5.10. Review 2003 Budget Including Pay Resolution The City Administrator indicated that with adjustments since the last budget meeting there currendy is an $86,600 budget gap. The Council reviewed the possibilities available to close the budget gap. It was the consensus of the Council to take the following steps to balance the budget: Add $15,000 from the liquor fund (+ $15,000) · Cut the building maintenance posidon (410,000) · Cut the truck enforcement officer position (-$23,250) · Cut the tree coupon program (-$9,000) · Cut the cost to lease gym space from the Boys and Girls Club (-$15,000) · Cut the Fire Prevention position (-$9,900) Councilmember Tveite suggested using the street reserve to cover more of the sealcoating program.