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Session 1519, Minutes Page 2 May 16, 1990 2640 Planning and Development (page C-56) . Mr. 011endorff said a part-time clerk-typist has been added, and also funds for part-time help during the busy summer season. Mayor Majerus asked about 721.02 Architectural, Engineering, and Consultant Services. Mr. 011endorff said that account covered the hiring of consultants, and the Department would like help in updating the City's Zon- ing Code; however, he felt that could be done in 1991-92. In response to Mr. Price, Mr. 011endorff said the inspectors who investigate overcrowding are in- cluded under 714.00 Overtime Pay since they work mostly at night. The various problem involved in trying to keep overcrowding at a minimum were discussed. *C uncilmember Schuman arrived at this time. 2660 Sanitation Division (page C-60) . Under Program Indicators, Mayor Majerus noted that about 2,000 fewer tons of refuse would be collected and taken to the landfill next year, and Mr. 011endorff confirmed that was because of the recycling program. However, he said that the City did not have the labor or equipment available now to do more recycling other than current plans to start aluminum can recycling east of Hanley. In July, two bag routes will be con- verted to poly roll-out carts, freeing two people for recycling, and although that will save money in the long run, it costs about $60,000 to change over each route because carts must be purchased. He said the capital investment required prevented a complete changeover all at once. Two other bag routes will be changed next March, but Council will see what all the changes are be- fore they are implemented. In response to Mrs. Thompson, Mr. 011endorff said the changes contemplated will eventually result in fewer sanitation employees, but that will be done by attrition. Mr. Schooner asked when glass and plastic recycling was anticipated. Mr. 011endorff was not sure because it was first necessary to ascertain the feasibility of changing all the bag routes to roll- outs. If that is successful, then additional recycling will be undertaken. Responding to Mr. Price, Mr. 011endorff said dumpster collection will still be cheaper than roll-out cart collection because dtimpsters serve four houses, whereas each house with roll-out collection will have its own cart. 2670 Street Lighting (page C-64) . The City Manager said there were no major changes, but the City was still trying to find places where surplus lights may be removed, although he believed there were not many left. 3510 Park Maintenance, -Administration and Forestry (paste C-66) . Mr. 011en- dorff said there were no changes in this department. Mayor Majerus asked about 729.07 Taxes, and Mr. 011endorff said that was the assessment paid to private subdivisions for land the City owned within the subdivision, such as Flynn Park. Mr. Price asked Mr. 011endorff to look into finding out if there was any way to enclose the rink/soccer facility. Mrs. Schuman said the Sports Association has raised same money for materials to do this, but wanted to find out if it was legally possible before going ahead. Mayor Majerus said she could call Sen. Danforth's office to get information about this. Mr. Wagner asked about the cycle for resurfacing tennis courts, and Mr. 011endorff said it was about four years, with the Heenan Courts to be resurfaced next year. (re 3520 Golf Course (page C-70) . The City Manager said the golf course generates a little more money than is budgeted, and the surplus is usually used to im- prove the course. He said bids will be taken next fall for a new golf pro and