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City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2011 • Page 9 of 11 Councilor Dalton asked for confirmation that there will be a total of 3 new Full Time Equivalents (FTE's). City Manager Fleming confirmed there are 3 FTE's included in the 2012 budget. He explained the budget also proposes increasing the hours of the head life guard, by reducing the part time employee budget at the Recreation Center. Councilor Dalton addressed the golf course improvements and stated his understanding the City would wait until the golf course consultant completed a plan on what was needed. City Manager Fleming explained there are two different projects; the golf course and the clubhouse. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens confirmed there are two different projects. The plan for the renovation and improvements to the clubhouse is complete. The golf course improvement plan is ongoing. There will be some recommendations for short- term improvements and long-term improvements. The Golf Course Advisory Board and the consultant will bring their recommendations. Councilor Dalton inquired about the 2012 allocation for the golf course improvements. City Manager Fleming explained those improvement are not proposed in the 2012 budget. It would have to have a higher priority and additional resources would have to be found by scaling back on other projects. • Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained the improvement costs for the clubhouse are currently known and within the 5-year CIP budget, but are not assigned. City Manager Fleming noted it is important to know the improvement costs for the golf course, so it can be determined what has the higher priority, the course or the clubhouse, or both. Councilor Dalton addressed the McCaslin underpass and supported using funds from the Conservation Trust and Land Acquisition Fund, which would be later repaid. Councilor Sackett commented on the golf course and noted the atmosphere of the golf course has improved dramatically over last year and is in the best shape it's ever been. He explained many golfers come from other cities because they like the course and the service they receive. He voiced his appreciation to those who made improvements to the golf course. He noted the citizens like to know the details and see the City's projections and this budget provides that information. He complimented the City staff for their work on the budget. City Manager Fleming expressed his thanks to Finance Director Watson and Deputy City Manager Balser. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella requested justification for the police officer position and the Capital Project Manager. She asked for clarification on the projection of a decline in • property tax. Finance Director Watson explained the revenue for 2012 is based on the