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Session 1642, Mi/lutes May 17, 1995 Page 3 to operate but brings in only $35,000. 3550 Swimmir~ ~ool (page C-72). Mr. Ollendorff noted that 725.04 Water and 725.05 Se~er were greatly increased for 1995-96 because there are still prob- lems with leaks. ~%en all the leaks are found, it will also be possible to cut back on 732.03 Chemicals. ~his budget includes installation of two one- 3570 Soooer (p~ge C-76). Mr. Ollendorff said part of the electricity use at the soccer rink was arbitrarily charged to this account (725.02). University City Residential Service (UCRS). Mr. Ollendorff circulated UCRS' trial balance, noting the money seems to be well accounted for, with costs running close to budgeted amounts. They are mmking for a $2,514 increase for 1995-96. Mr. Schoc~er moved approval of the requested increase, and Mr. Wag- her ~ the motion. Mr. Cotton felt UC~S was a private agency that pro- vided a private service and salaries to private individuals, and if it is a valuable servioe, he wondered why the City wasn't running it. Mr. Ollendorff said if money is given, the Oouncil has decided it provides a public benefit. Mayor Majerus said U(~S b~m a contract similar to those with the Sports Asso- ciation and U. City in Bloc~. Mr. Cotton said the city does not pay salaries in those organizations. Mayor Majerus thought it would be similar to the Em- ployee Assistance Program where counselors are paid salaries to work with em- ployees. Mayor Majerus said the City was not doing this service because it would cost a l~t more--U(~S obtains contributions, patron fees, some grants, and a great d~] of work frum volunteers. Mrs. Schuman felt UCRS has been served with special prc~otion of areas north of Olive, assistanoe to Loop also noted the UC~S budget for 1990-91 was $47,000 plus $3,500 for the Olive North study, so increases since then have been small. She pointed out that a number of ~ benefit frc~ their research, and wondered if they were real- ly maximizing ~otential resources in those areas. After further brief dis- cussion, all voted Aye ex~ Counci~ ~mms and COtton, who voted Nay. Mr. COtton left the meeting at this time (8:06 p.m. ). Mr. Ollendorff circulated a list dated May 17, 199_4, of projects that were to be done when tb~ City had available funds. He said most of the items have been accomplished, as follows: One paramedic position was restored; three police positioms were added; Building and Property Improvement Fund was in- creased, although more should be added; Fire vehicle replacement account reached a minimum level; City employee wages and classification adjustment of four per cent is a good step, though perhaps more should he done; vehicle al- lc~unce for those usin~ persoDa] cars On city business has been increased; recreation ~ ba~ been expanded, with more to cc~e; tb~ recycling pro- gram is budgeted and will soon be und_er way; tree trimming is still sion on the best method; Public safety dispatch center recording system--new budget includes replacing the old system; Finance Department data processing s~not quite ready for that; Improve calem4a~ and recreation publica- tions--color to he added to calendar; Environmental inspector--being left at