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t r Personnel and finance Committee September 2, 2003 Page 4 2004 Parks and Recreation Department 2003 Expenditures $4,568,548 Maintenance Fund # 201-1101 2004 Expenditures $4,453,939 2003 Revenues $4,088,890 2004 Revenues $4,453,940 Mike Viskavich made the presentation. He noted that they are taking on added responsibilities in light 01 the storm damage. 'They also provide maintenance in the downtown plaza areas, the Southeast Park and the upcoming Frederickson Park. They no longer provide maintenance services in the City cemeteries, with this being given to private contractors at$30,000. It was noted that with the reduction of hours at the East Race the staff paid at time and one-half both full-time and part-time would be reduced. Betsy Harriman noted that she is involved with special events, the Cove, and Park security along with the Park Police. They have removed three (3) part-time park rangers. She noted that vandalism is a problem. Mark Bradley, Director of Marketing, noted that Matthew Moyer is now the Special Projects Manager and is involved in working on the proposed Park Master Plan. They hope to pursue accreditation, and are also looking for grants and sponsorships. 2004 Parks and Recreation Department 2003 Expenditures $1,349,786 Golf Division Fund # 201-1102 2004 Expenditures $1,611,319 2003 Revenues $1,478,000 2004 Revenues $1,800,601 Mr. St. Clair noted that Chad Kilmer could not be here today. $139,000 was lost at Studebaker Golf Course last year, and as a result they are looking at it. This year's losses are projected to be $20,000. 70%of the people using the GPS System at Elbel and Erskine are pleased with it. Dr. Varner noted that he has had several persons voice concern about the operations at the Studebaker Golf Course. Persons are concerned that the city may be proposing to close this golf course which serves a basic need for young golfers and persons who wish to go on a smaller course. Mr. St. Clair stated that they do not cut down the fairways and do not use as many chemicals at Studebaker(Jolt Course. "l'hey have also moved one employee out. In response to a question from Council Member Kelly, Mr. St. Clair stated that the Studebaker golf course employee was cut from $41,000 to$24,000 with her having the opportunity to give lessons to recoup the reduction. They are trying this on a trial basis. In response to a question from Council Member Kirsits, Mr. St. Clair stated that this same employee would continue as the manager of the ice rink.