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NOVEMBER 23, 1982
Adjourned Meeting - Budget Review
The City Council met in session on this date at 9:00 a.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall,- Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn - Carmichael, Henry Beauchamp, Shirley Doty and W. K. "Pete"
Moore. Council members Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan and Jack Sparl-
ing absent.
PARKS & RECREATION
Ed Carroll, Director of Parks & Recreation, reviewed the policy issues
for the 1983 Parks and Recreation Preliminary Budget. He discussed the
proposed methods to increase revenue and/or decrease areas of main-
tenance, therefore enabling the Parks Department to raise the level of
maintenance in other areas. Mayor Carmichael expressed her concerns
regarding Gilbert Park, commenting the park is located in a vital area
and the City needs to seek every possibility to retain the property.
Council member Moore suggested that the City should either propose to
the residents in the area of Fairbrock Islands Park to take the respon-
sibility of maintaining the park themselves or turn the park over to the
developer for maintenance.
It was the general consensus of the Council that the current system in
use regarding the concessions area is adequately being handled and no
changes need take place. Mr. Carroll explained the proposed fee charg-
ing system for tennis court use. Council member Doty expressed her
reservations regarding the proposed system. Mr. Carroll was available
to respond to Council's question regarding staff/personnel changes in
1983. Council member Doty addressed the issue of using volunteer help
to clean up the park areas. Mayor Carmidnael proposed several sug-
gestions in organizing volunteer help. Denise Nichols, Senior Center
Supervisor, informed Council that staff is aware of volunteer groups and
they are working with them. Council member Doty expressed her desire to
see participants of the Senior Citizens Center facility become more
involved to support the facility. Ms. Nichols indicated there was a
planned project in 1983 to replenish funds. The issue of employee
cash-out for sick leave, vacation and compensation time during 1983 was
discussed. City Manager Zais indicated it was a major problem and that
staff would respond to Council with a further update, locking at alter-
: natives to address the unfunded liability. City Manager Zais addressed
the need for additional time necessary for the 1983 Budget wrap up. It
was decided to extend the Thursday, December 16 meting to an all day
meeting to provide the necessary time.
There being no further business to come before Council, it was MOVED by
Doty, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of
12:00 p.m. to then meet on Tuesday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m. in Council
Chambers, City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Barnett, Buchanan and Sparling absent.
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