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Home My Public Portal About20070827 budget work sessionCOUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 27, 2007 1 (BUDGET COMMITTEE) CALL TO ORDER The Council Budget Committee Work Session meeting of August 27, 2007, was convened at 5:34 P.M. by Finance Chairman, Councilman Kenneth Ferguson. ATTENDANCE The following Council Members were present: Present: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton (arrived at 6:10 P.M.), Medin, Penfold, and Smith Absent: None A quorum was present. DISCUSSION A motion was made by Councilwoman Jane A. Smith to accept the Mayor's budget as presented, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and following discussion, the motion was defeated with Councilwoman Jane A. Smith being the only "Aye" vote. Parks and Recreation: Councilman Kenneth Ferguson turned the meeting over to Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood who introduced members of the Parks and Recreation Commission who were present at the meeting to answer any questions. Police Department: A staff presentation was made by Captain Doug Shoemaker. Police Chief Roger Schroeder made opening remarks regarding the Police Department's proposed budget. Councilman Kevin Brown asked to see figures regarding the cost justification for the motorcycle fleet. A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, to put the Detective Position ($48,242) on the "Parking Lot" to discuss whether that position could be funded back in. Following a lengthy discussion, the motion was approved with Councilwoman Jane A. Smith voting "Nay." A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, to put the lighted rifle mounts on the "Parking Lot" to fund in the amount of $3,750. Motion was approved with Councilwoman Jane A. Smith voting "Nay." Fire Department: Fire Chief Bob Rennick made a presentation, after which City Administrator Steve COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 27, 2007 2 (BUDGET COMMITTEE) Rasmussen stated he will provide the Council a map showing the location of all the fire stations. Councilwoman Jane A. Smith left the meeting at this point (7:32 P.M.) Mayor John Landwehr stated he would like to have a work session devoted to the issue of the two fire stations #3 and #6. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen stated he will set up an informational briefing with Human Resources Director Gail Strope on the fire list. Finance Director Steve Schlueter gave a presentation regarding the Firefighters Retirement Fund. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, to adjourn, and approved unanimously at 8:00 P.M.