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City Council Minutes August 8, 2006 Page 4of10 ---------------------------- • Parks The proposed 2007 Park budget is $15,200. This is an increase of $3,200 from the 2006 budget. Discussion was held about the possibility of using up the reserve in the Park Fund rather than levying for 2007. Discussion was held regarding the fact that the money in the fund came from Sibley Township with the stipulation that it be used for parks. It was suggested that the money could also be transferred to the park dedication fund for future use. • Police The proposed 2007 Police Budget is $458,020. This is an increase of $36,647 from the 2006 budget. The major increase in this fund relate to repair, maintenance and services, wages, and health insurance. It was suggested that $9,000 for the laptop computers be moved to capital outlay. It was also noted that these may be donated. If they are donated, this $9,000 could be a budget reduction. • Civil Defense The proposed 2007 Civil Defense budget is $4,150. This is a decrease of $4,000 from the 2006 budget. Chief Braam noted that Jenkins and Breezy Point may be interested in sharing costs for sirens that will reach joining communities. • Community Policing The proposed 2007 Community Policing budget is $45,120. This is the first year the City has budgeted for this fund. It was noted that this fund is funded by administrative fines and will not affect the tax levy. • Council The proposed 2007 Council budget is $61,710. This is a decrease of $11,903 from the 2006 budget. The reason for the decrease is based on the Council decreasing to five members.