City Council Minutes 2015 09 21 SP

Home Browse Search

City Council Meeting Minutes September 21, 2015 Page 7 of 17 parks operating expenditures out of the Open Space & Parks Fund, or 50% from the General Fund and 50% from the Open Space & Parks Fund? It is the biggest expense and if the percentages for operating are determined, the reserve balance would shake out. Council member Loo felt 50% was appropriate. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton stated the Council could determine the right amount of money from Open Space & Parks Fund for parks maintenance and operations after this budget cycle. He suggested 50% for this year and then having the discussion of what is appropriate in years to come. Mayor Muckle asked for the fiscal policy on what Council wanted as the targeted fund balance of a required reserve. Council member Lipton inquired whether the number of acres and dollars per acre for the top three properties was the correct target. City Manager Fleming noted the acre number is based on the top three properties. Council member Loo was in favor of the Mayor's suggestion of having funds for one property. Mayor Muckle suggested a reserve for purchase of 200 acres. He supported 50% this year and staff coming back with a suggested reduced reserve. Council member Stolzmann suggested leaving the reserve policy in place if there was going to be discussion of changes soon. Mayor Muckle agreed there should not be extensive work on the subject. DAILY FEES AND PROPOSED RESIDENT DISCOUNTS Council member Lipton inquired if Section 4.7 of the Financial Policies, assumed the 75% subsidized fees for operation services of direct/indirect costs was just for children's programs. Council member Stolzmann noted Section 4.6 stated costs will be recovered with fees on numerous things. Children's services are called out because the City is not recovering 100% cost. Council member Lipton suggested a new title for Section 4.7 to show it is for children's programs. Council member Stolzmann noted the reason it was titled "Fees for Recreational Services" was it also contained the phrase concerning non - residents paying regular fees plus an additional 25% or $5.00, whichever was higher. Council member Lipton noted if $5.00 is the fee for daily membership for residents, non- residents would have to pay an additional $5.00.