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Personnel & Finance Committee Minutes - 8/12/87 Page 5 James Seitz noted that he is requesting $40,000 for security so that there can be 12-hour shifts each day. It was indicated that Bill Wight is the East Race Director. Councilman Braboy questioned why the recreation center director at the King Center was lower than other centers. It was indicated that this position is not full time . Mr. Vance noted that the Teamster employees received a $.15 per hour increase and no bonus. Other city employees not within the union would receive a $300 increase in salary plus a bonus of $500. Councilman Puzzello questioned when the work would begin on the Fredrickson Park and it was indicated that work should begin yet this fall. Mr. Seitz noted that an additional $130,000 was proposed in the 120 account due to the many new programs in the Park Department. He also indicated that the five (5) year capital improvement plan includes several projects, some of which were the Edison tennis courts, Navarre Park, and the Marshall tennis courts. He further indicated that there would probably not be a fish run next year for several reasons, one of which includes the fact that the State of Michigan has not begun building their part of the project. Mr. Seitz noted that his department is working with the Police Department with regard to the ongoing problems at Potawatomi Park. Councilman Beck noted her dissatisfaction with the policy regarding trees in the tree lawn. She believes that it is unreasonable to force individuals, especially those on fixed incomes, to trim live trees and then require the homeowner to remove dead trees at their cost. Mr. Seitz indicated , however, that the Municipal Code requires the homeowners to be responsible for clearing of street lights from such foliage. He did indicate, however, that I&M is doing some periodic cutting around the trees. Councilman Puzzello also had several questions with regard to the tree lawns. She noted that several sidewalks are becoming increasingly dangerous due to the roots forcing the sidewalks up. It was indicated that the roots could be cut in some instances so that those sidewalks could be repaired without damage to the tree.