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City Council Minutes August 11, 2009 Page 2 of 10 • Library Budget presented by David Anderson. The proposed budget expenditures are $17,400. This is an increase of $2,000 from the 2009 budget. The main increases are due to professional services, contract services, and books and materials. David Anderson noted that this budget includes insurance, electricity, heating, and repairs. He noted that last year the Council agreed to cover these expenses in the general fund; however, the Library Board offered to pay the charges in 2009 due to the budget crisis. David noted that the Library Board is once again requesting that the Council consider including these line items in the general fund budget. He indicated that the cost is approximately $3,000. It was the consensus of the Council to look at the entire budget before making a decision. • Library Building_ Budget Budget presented by David Anderson. The 2010 Library Building Budget expenditures are at $20,000. This is a 100% increase from `-- 2009. The increase is due to the fact that this is a new fund. • Fire Budget presented by Fire Chief Tom Nelson. The proposed 2010 Fire Department Budget expenditures are at $166,700. This is an increase of $11,700 from the 2009 budget. The major reasons for the increases relate to Capital Outlay (thermal imaging camera) and for Capital Outlay Carryover (savings for a fire truck or air packs). The Council made no changes to this budget. • Planning & Zoning Budget presented by Dawn Bittner. The proposed expenditures in the 2010 Planning and Zoning Budget are $121,340. This is a decrease of $550 from the 2009 budget. Council Member Ryan noted that the City should realize a carry -over from 2008 and 2009 from Community Growth due to the slow down in the planning and zoning activity. Dawn Bittner explained that the level of service has been reduced for Community Growth in the amount �. of $4,200 for 2010. Council Member Ryan indicated he would like to