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giCity Clerk Ramos stated the operational Portion of her budget- remains much the same as the prior year. Mrs. Ramos reported Account 1-1101- 41, Miscellaneous Expense, on Page 20 reflects the cost of both the 1986 General Municipal Election for City Council Offices and the very likely addition of the Rent Control Initiative. Mrs. Ramos reviewed the requests in Account 1-1101-90, Office Equip- ment, on Page 22, for an additional CRT and accessories. Mrs. Ramos said the requests under Account 1-1101-93, Miscellaneous Equipment, on Page 23, are to replace an old typewriter chair and purchase a small work table needed in the microfilming room. CITY MANAGER: City Manager Edwards stated this budget is very similar to the prior year. The costs for the new City Manager, which are not included in the preliminary budget are reflected in the material on Budget Adjust- ments. Mr. Edwards said this budget reflects the CRT mentioned earlier, along with accessories. O Mr. Edwards said the Community Promotion Account 1-1802-40, is for Council Member Garcia stated she is all for the Centennial activities, however, she would like the Committee to submit an official written request outlining how the money is to be utilized. PERSONNEL: Personnel Director Madsen addressed the Council stating that she is requesting a full time permanent position, of Intermediate Typist Clerk. Mrs. Madsen said the part time person will be leaving this summer to start a full time position with the School District. Mrs. Madsen said the department has struggled along with a part time person and really needs someone full time. Director Madsen said Account 1-1203-04, on Page 48, reflects the cost for the Student Intern Program. Mrs. Madsen said last year the program enabled the City to acquire a Medical Standards study for all City Classif icati'ons . Council Member Garcia asked why Page 57, reflected Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson Attorneys -At -Law, to represent the City during the 1987 MOU negotiations with associations and labor unions. Councilwoman Garcia stated she had not been happy with their performance this year, and is not convinced they should be rehired. City Manager Edwards stated Mr. Benest had indicated that he will be looking at a smaller, local firm to do this work. Mr. Edwards said the City does not have a contract with Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson, therefore, the City is not obligated to them in anyway. Councilwoman Garcia asked that the name of the firm be deleted from the budget. FINANCE: Acting Director Andengaard reported the Administration portion of the Finance Budget remains the same. Auditing & Accounting - Mrs. Andengaard stated this remains the same. J UN 9 1986 the Chamber of Commerce and it is his understanding that the Chamber LD would like to address the City Council with regard to additional funding. 0 co Council Member Rehrer said he would like to have included in the Q budget $25,000 for the Centennial Celebration. Member Rehrer said the Centennial Committee needs some seed money. Plans are to raise funds with the hope, that the $25,000 will be -returned to the City. Council Member Garcia stated she is all for the Centennial activities, however, she would like the Committee to submit an official written request outlining how the money is to be utilized. PERSONNEL: Personnel Director Madsen addressed the Council stating that she is requesting a full time permanent position, of Intermediate Typist Clerk. Mrs. Madsen said the part time person will be leaving this summer to start a full time position with the School District. Mrs. Madsen said the department has struggled along with a part time person and really needs someone full time. Director Madsen said Account 1-1203-04, on Page 48, reflects the cost for the Student Intern Program. Mrs. Madsen said last year the program enabled the City to acquire a Medical Standards study for all City Classif icati'ons . Council Member Garcia asked why Page 57, reflected Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson Attorneys -At -Law, to represent the City during the 1987 MOU negotiations with associations and labor unions. Councilwoman Garcia stated she had not been happy with their performance this year, and is not convinced they should be rehired. City Manager Edwards stated Mr. Benest had indicated that he will be looking at a smaller, local firm to do this work. Mr. Edwards said the City does not have a contract with Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson, therefore, the City is not obligated to them in anyway. Councilwoman Garcia asked that the name of the firm be deleted from the budget. FINANCE: Acting Director Andengaard reported the Administration portion of the Finance Budget remains the same. Auditing & Accounting - Mrs. Andengaard stated this remains the same. J UN 9 1986