08/25/07 Committee Meeting Minutes

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August 25, 2007 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting Page 4 with a total funding for 2008 being estimated to be $14,409,475; 2008 expenditures estimated to be $14,217,729 leaving a cash balance of $191,746. He noted that O'Brien has a 5-year bond payment with 2008 being the 3rd year of that bond. Capital requests for 2007 were $502,000 and in 2008 they are requesting $847,000. Mr. St. Clair stated that the AZA items for the zoo will be addressed, with the zoo last bee accredited in 2004. He noted that the greenhouses are proposed at $206,391, adding that the Botanical Society is going a good job and is being more pro-active. They will continue to make upgrades to the greenhouse complex. There are no fees from the General Fund used to operate the recreation programs, with such programs being based on fees. in response to questions from Council Member Pfeifer, Susan O'Connor and Betsy Harriman staffed that there continues to be a lot of vandalism of park property, including the facilities at the Southeast Water Park, with that being the first water park. The newest water park is at the Charles Black Center which has splash pads. Council Member Puzzello suggested that security cameras might be considered similar to those used at the skate park. Dr. Varner inquired about Coveleski parking and related items. Mr. St. Clair stated that parking is addressed in their reports and that a final statement is not audited by the city. He receives a monthly report, as well as an annual report on the Cove. He noted that this year they are working with a new ownership team. The stadium is in great shape, despite being older. They have a one year agreement currently in place. Mr. St. Clair stated that he would provide an update on the Upper Deck revenues to the Council. In response to a question from Council Member Pfeifer, Mr. St. Clair stated that the traffic flow appears to be better in light of the street changes. Mr. St. Clair stated that $1 from each admission to the zoo and to the golf courses is used for park capital projects. From Fund # 201 they will be using $260,000 for capital projects and will be working with the Kellog Company in Michigan on a grant for accessibility upgrades. Betsy Harriman now tracks vandalism and it appears to be at a consistent level as previous years.