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Mayer stated that he would drop the Human Resources Technician, stay with the Police officers, try to see if in the late third quarter an additional Police officer for the Mann Theatres (based on it coming in), try to do the .65 Library, and that they look at what they are getting from the Recreation Center Programs (except for the Adult activities) to see how they are going to fund both of the ballfields and the additional youth activities. He was concerned about dropping a lot of the improvements to the Recreation Center. He felt rates should be raised to generate sufficient revenue to keep the Recreation Center in good condition. He stated that he was willing to take one-eighth of the new money and put that into items that would be recurring. The rest could go for Police cars, etc. One-eighth of it would go for things such as the Library, the .65, an additional Police officer, but only 1/4 of it starting in 1995. He wanted two Police officers in January and an additional third Police officer for the theatre coming on line in about September or October 1. Sisk did not want to promise the Police Department another one-half Police officer, if the revenues aren't there. He commented that the city is paying for the Warembourg acquisition. Lathrop felt Council's real job was to look out for the health and welfare of the citizens, which meant keeping the Police Department fully staffed and equipped. Keany suggested combining a Police car/Code Enforcement vehicle. Goodman stated that they can combine the vehicles by buying a utility vehicle (Cherokee or Ford Explorer) at the same price as a full size Chevrolet Caprice and use changeable magnetic signs. Davidson wondered if there was a way to increase the Community Facilitator and not fund the Human Resources position. Asti-Caranci commented that of the additional $93,000, another Police officer would be $33,000, leaving $60,000. She wondered if Council wanted that $60,000 to apply toward the fund balance, rather than funding $229,000 from the fund balance, they would fund approximately $160,000 from the fund balance. Davidson wanted to look at the Rec Center maintenance, which is so necessary. Mayer commented that when the Mann Theatres open, he wanted Council to look at accelerating the hiring of a third Police officer. Davidson commented that, if retail sales taxes are above what was anticipated and the General Fund was actually getting more money, he wanted to revisit hiring another half Police officer.