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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 7, 1994 <br /> (#6) PARK BUDGETING PROCESS - CONT. <br /> Chair Flint noted the Park Commission would like to become familiar with the park operating <br /> budget to enable them to get more involved. <br /> Moorse stated a copy of the annual budget which identifies projected park expenditures would <br /> be given to them. If you want more things to happen in parks, those objectives need to be <br /> discussed at the Park Commission level. Your recommendations can then be prioritized and <br /> presented to John and myself for consideration and possible inclusion into the annual budgeting <br /> process. After that Council takes a look at those requests. <br /> White asked for an explanation of the budget cycle. <br /> Moorse explained the process begins in April and May with the information presented to <br /> Council in early July. <br /> Mayor Callahan said the budget is a reflection of what has been done in the past and what is <br /> estimated for next year. The budget for park activities is included in the Public Works <br /> Department. Yaur inquiry is reasonable but I think you want to consider what is actually being <br /> done in the parks and what you would like to have done. The overall plan for park activity has <br /> been quite passive. <br /> McMillan noted there is not a separate park staff but parks is a subsidiary of Public Works. <br /> Moorse said a record of peoples' time is kept throughout the year and programs can be <br /> identified. <br /> McMillan asked how funds are allocated for the creation of more parks or the addition of <br /> facilities to existing parks. <br /> Moorse responded that it would be necessary to raise taxes. We need to realize that there is not <br /> only the initial funds needed to purchase park land but also there would be ongoing expenditures. <br /> Howells asked if there are any employees on flex time to be available on weekends. <br /> Gerhardson explained there is enough work for everyone to do five days a week. <br /> Chair Flint said the nature of government is to expand work to fill the time available. He <br /> related a story of a mail man who made sure he didn't finish his route by 2:00 because more <br /> work would be added. The purpose of management is to figure out a way to manage so things <br /> are done better. He suggested that Ron Steffenhagen be utilized in off season. <br /> 7 <br />