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City Council Meeting Minutes November a, 2006 Page 9 of 13 $2,874,138 for payment of debt service, and $10,610,917 for capital improvements. Total uses of funds, including operating transfers out and interfund loan repayments are $32,7'22,055 A. Personal Services: Personal Services in all funds decreased 2.1 % from the 2006 budget. This was due to over $300,000 in cuts to personnel services for four enforced employee furlough days, benefit cuts and restructuring. These cuts were offset by an approximate 1.0% cost of living raise and a 2.5% merit increase. In addition, benefit costs increased about 9% for 2007 but the net cost to the city was approximately 2.75%. No new positions were added to the 2007 budget. B. Capital Improvements: Capital improvements over all funds are approximately $10,610,917. Some of the more significant projects included in the 2007 capital improvement program are Dillon Road - 96th to 104th street construction for $1.4 million, $.8 million for street reconstruction, $.5 million for South Boulder Road/Highway 42 construction, over $4.0 million is set aside for open space land acquisition, and $.5 million for the bHginning phase of the Windy Gap Firming project. Construction for Windy Gap is expected in 2009 for a cost of $5.8 million. Mayor Sisk asked for public comment. There were no comments. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Clabots asked if the Fischer Farms Trail would eventually end at Via Appia. Land Manager Director Robson stated the trail would connect to the Tamarisk Trail. Council member Clabots also had questions about sponsors for scoreboards and about the community garden on the Lastoka property. Council Member Sackett voiced concern over keeping up with the wage scale for the employees, and requested wagH comparisons. He also noted there have been some recreation center memberships going to competitors. He suggested giving freedom to managers to try some new ideas to gain memberships. Council Member Marsella asked what provisions were in place in case revenues continue to fall. City Manager Simmons noted the staff has agreed to keep a close eye on revenues and adjust accordingly. Mayor Sisk asked Recreation & Senior Services Director Williams to address some issues concerning the recreation center. Director Williams reviewed the trends in the industry, membership rates, membership programs and expressed confidence in meeting expectations for this year.