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Session 1519, Minutes Page 3 ILMay 16, 1990 the new contract may be more expensive than the old, therefore, he didn't bud- get much for improvements in case it takes additional funds next year to oper- ate the course. If it doesn't, he will bring a list of suggested improvements to Council later in the year. Mayor Majerus said the Park Commission chairman told her they have devised a plan for a driving range, but Mr. 011endorff said he would like to wait till after the budget period to discuss it. 3530 Recreation (page C-74) . The City Manager said that last December Council approved several additional recreation specialists for the summer recreation program, and one additional supervisory person at the swimming pool. There are no new programs, however. 3540 Community Center (page C-78) . Mr. 011endorff said there were no major changes in this budget frau last year. Responding to Mayor Majerus, he said the need for a new air conditioner for the Center was being studied and he would report to Council as soon as he had the necessary information. 3550 Swimming Pool (page C-82) . Mrs. Schuman said she did not understand the arrangement for use of the Natatorium. Mr. 011endorff said it is owned by the School District, and the City staffs only the public swim part of the program. 3570 Soccer (page C-86) . The City Manager said this account is an arbitrary budgeting of electricity for the soccer facility, since the Sports Association runs the program and keeps all the revenue. Mrs. Schuman asked who maintains the facility during the summer playground program, because it was not well kept last summer. Mr. 011endorff said he was not sure but would find out. 3900 Grant Funds (page C-88) . This account includes $30,000 for the Victims Assistance Program and $100,000 for recycling equipment for the yard wastes program grant from the state. 6000 Sundry and Contingencies (page C-90) . Mr. 011endorff said this account has been reduced from $100,000 to $80,000 for next year. 6011 Transfers (page C-92) . The City Manager said the $40,000 that has been put into the Fire Equipment fund yearly may have to be increased in a year or two. He said the payoff of the Debt Service Fund would be completed in about two years, however, the amount shown here (Transfer Appropriation for Debt Flom - $196,000) would pay it off completely right now. He suggested that should be done because next year the City will be fully hit with the sales tax decrease that is expected because of the census results, and he felt the City should be debt-free at that time. He circulated a list of suggested items for the Building Fund ($147,000) noting that one item, $7,000 for a study of Civic Plaza needs suggested by the Historic Preservation Commission, was not includ- ed. He felt it was very important to have a plan for Civic Plaza improvements over the next few years. Other Building Fund items included Heman Park fenc- ing, improvements at Eastgate Park, ventilation of Park Department paint room, Community Center roof, asbestos removal, and several renovations in City Hall. He noted several other high priority items, including renovation of the Heman 4L, Pool bathhouse and Park Department garage improvements. He said more money will be needed for the lion gates, but the amount will not be known until the City receives the next study phase report.