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session 1543, Minutes May IS, 1991 Page 3 department would like $10,000 for a consultant to update the Zoning Code in line with the Carprehensive Plan, hawever, that will be IX>Stponed for naw. He noted there was no allocation under Capital OUtlay; $2500 is needed for further improvements in the fourth floor waiting area, and money for another portable radio for an inspector. 2660 Sanitation (page C-60). '!he City Manager said another one-fourth of the City will receive roll-out carts on July I, and another quarter in November. He noted this budget would be smaller if this maj or changeover was not being made since the investment in trucks and carts is so large. Hawever, the sav- ings should shaw up in the future. '!he Mayor asked about the increase in 729.12 D.1rrping Fees, and Mr. Ollerrlorff said less is going to the landfill, hawever, the fees continue to increase. 2670 Street Lighti.nq (paqe C-64). '!he City Manager said this budget was based on eliminating about 50 more street lights next year. 3510 Park Administration. Maintenance and Forestry (paqe C-66). Mr. Ollen- dorff said this department will no longer fulfill requests for those asking for special favors. '!his budget reflects two fulltime IX>Sitions that will be left open in the fall, through attrition, that will probably be filled by tenporary workers next spring. Also, a part-time clerk IX>Sition will be de- leted. He said the City should do a complete street tree invento:ry and com- puterize it, but cannot afford the $35,000 cost right naw. Mrs. Schtnnan sug- gested that the state Department of Conservation, which has encouraged this project, might be willing to fund it through a grant. Mr. Ollendorff drew attention to the large reduction in 729.11 Tree Maintenance, which reflects less contracting out of tree trimming; hawever, that must be increased next year or it will fall too far behind. It has been suggested that contracting out this service may cost less than having City crews trim trees--a study will be done next year to see if this is correct. Mr. Price asked why the park mowing was not contracted out. Mr. Ollerrlorff said using city workers gives more control over the way it's done; also, more efficient equipment means fewer workers may be used. He said no complaints are received about park mowing and the parks always look nice. He noted a reduction in 732.01 Agricultural SUpplies, which is mostly trees--about as many trees will be planted as before, but more will be charged to Connm.mity Development. He said there was no allocation for 742.08 Tennis Courts, since the next courts scheduled for renovation can wait a year. 3520 Golf Course (paqe C-72). Mr. Ollerrlorff said there were few changes in this budget. '!he carpeting and tile floor should be replaced fairly soon but may be IX>Stponed for naw. Mr. Wagner asked about 726.10 Miscellaneous Re- pairs and Maintenance, and Mr. Ollerrlorff said the increase is to replace four tees. 3530 Recreation (paqe C-76). '!he City Manager said there were several minor improvements here that Council approved last January when the smmner recrea- tion program was considered, othezwise, there were no changes. 3540 Connm.mitv Center (paqe C-aO). Mr. Ollerrlorff said the administration is continuing to t:ry to bring revE>.J1ue closer to expenditures, but there is still