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Session 1307, Minutes Page 4 May 19, 1982 Mr. Lieberman suggested a number of guidelines to be considered during the discus- sion of collaboration between the School District and the City. He also suggested that a consultant could be invaluable, and Mr. Levy concurred with this view. Mr. Ollendorff said that two reports which are not yet ready have to do with long- term data processing plans, and an analysis of ambulance bills. Discussion of the budget resumed on page C-71, Parks and Recreation, Administration Maintenance and Forestry (3510). Mr. Adams inquired why 120 fewer trees were to be planted in 1982-83 than during the current and previous years. Mr. Ollendorff said it was not necessary to replace every tree which was removed, and in addition there were some unusual projects this year, such as replacing the trees on Big Bend. He ' said a very thorough review of the Park Department was done this year, which was summarized in a report he circulated to the Council. Several items were discussed. Six permanent CETA employees had been lost, who would be replaced by two regular em- ployees hired by the City. Mr. Levy asked if the 13% increase in Regular Employees Pay (1.1) under Personal Services accounted for those two employees, and Mr. Ollen- i dorff said that was correct. Under Contractual Services, Mrs. Thompson asked about Street and Sidewalk Repairs (6.02), and Mr. McPhail said that was for resurfacing half of the tennis courts at Heman Park. Mr. Ollendorff said the City was trying to get on a regular cycle for resurfacing tennis courts, since it seemed to have been done rather erratically in the past. Mr. Ollendorff replied affirmatively to Mr. Schoomer's question as to whether this budget assumed the same level of maintenance and services which have been in effect in the past. Mr. Ollendorff po-inted out a small increase in Tree Maintenance (9.11) which will provide slightly more tree trimming by contract. He said the City had received very favorable contract prices for tree trimming; however, if prices were to escalate, it may be necessary to cut back. Parks and Recreation, Golf Course (3520). Mr. Ollendorff said the personnel budget was higher because it was found that the cutback to two employees did not provide the needed maintenance required to operate the golf course, so that three full-time employees were budgeted for 1982-83, in addition to the part-time people who work during the summer. Mr. Ollendorff said income from the golf course covers day-to- day maintenance and attendants, but does not cover Park Department supervision, nor fringe benefits, nor the basic investment in the course. Mr. Lieberman asked about felling of a number of sweet-gum trees, and Mr. Ollendorff said those being cut were ones which interfered with playing on the course, but that they would be replaced by other less objectionable trees. Parks and Recreation, Recreation (3530). Mr. Ollendorff said that the number of ten- nis court attendants has been decreased over the past few years, and next year the City proposed to have one at the Heman Park courts, plus a roving attendant at the other City courts. However, the new University City Tennis Club proposed that there also be a full-time attendant at Flynn Park to regulate play, and those playing at those courts would be required to purchase permits. There was general discussion about use of the various courts. Mr. Schoomer noted that putting a full-time atten- dant at Flynn Park would determine how many additional permits would be sold. Mr.