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Session 1542, Minutes May 13, 1991 Page 3 Reception and Entertairnnent nonnally would have a larger amount next year to pay for the Boards and Conunissions dinner, however, he suggested postponing it one year, and then hold it every third year. Mayor Majerus said it should not be held in an election year if possible. '!he amount allocated to 721.10 Miscellaneous outside Personal savices is for U. city in Bloom, and Mr. 01- lendorff noted more was requested plus labor from the Park Department, but he felt $2,400 was all that could be spared. Some labor may be available from mid~ober to mid-March. '!he city Clerk said that 723.04 Printing may be reduced since a new company with lower rates will be used next year. Mayor Majerus noted Council has been careful with its travel budget this year. Mr. Ollendorff pointed out that nothing was allocated to 723.03 Rlotographing and Blueprinting next year, and because of budget constraints, he suggested post- poning temporarily the microfilming of early city records. An item applying to all individual budgets except police and fire is 728.08 Non-Uniformed Em- ployees Retirement Contributions, where an amount was arbitrarily included in each budget to fund a proposed pension plan i.rrprovement. He noted a reduc- tion in 729.03 Dles and Memberships, which reflects the omission of st. Louis County Municipal League dues. '!he City Manager referred to 729.14 Election Costs, noting that this amount is to fund two elections--the regular munici- pal election next spring, and one to vote on fee and tax increases. He noted the figure in this account infers that the elections will be shared by other jurisdictions, othen/ise, the cost will be higher. If the fee and tax in- creases are to be put on the ballot in August, Council will have to act soon since June 11 is the deadline for submitting propositions. Mrs. Schtnnan asked the City Manager to explain the errployee salary stJ:ucture. Mr. Ollendorff said the listing of personnel at the end of each individual budget is the current number, and where changes are suggested, he will elabo- rate when discussing that budget. '!he pay rates shown are those in effect now since a change has not yet been approved. 1011 Personnel (Paqe C-8). Mr. Ollendorff drew attention to 723.01 Advertis- ing where every effort will be made to advertise in the U. city newspaper, although this is possible only when the timing is right or there are no legal restrictions. Mayor Majerus asked about the large variation in 722.06 Trav- eling Expense, and Mr. Ollendorff said the Personnel Director did not attend any meetings this year, but is entitled to one national and one state meeting next year. He noted a decrease in 729.03 Dles and Memberships, adding that this item was examined very carefully in all budgets to see what could be eliminated. 1012 Administrative Services (paqe C-12). Mr. Ollendorff referred to 721.10 Miscellaneous OUtside Personal Savices, which included $12,000 for the se- nior citizen bus driver, and $43,000 for University City Residential savice (UCRS), a reduction from the current year since all city departments are be- ing asked to cut back. Mr. Wagner pointed out that the UCRS budget is mainly for salaries, and City departments have not been required to reduce their salaries. After brief discussion, it was decided to postpone discussion on UCRS until the last budget meeting. Mr. Ollendorff pointed out several ac- counts that are being reduced next year. Mayor Maj erus asked about the in- crease in 725.03 Telephone and Mr. Ollendorff said part of that was his car phone, which was not budgeted this year. Mr. Adams asked about replacement