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WHEREAS, The Mayor pursuant to Section 10.07.1 of the Charter of the City
of Saint Paul , does certify that there are available for appropriation
total revenues in excess of those estimated in the 1986 budget; and
WHEREAS, Council File 277510, adopted October 1 , 1981 , did establish
certain Special Fund Policies; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor recommends that the following additions be made to the
1986 Budget:
FINANCING PLAN Current Budget Changes Amended Budget
086 Resource Expansion Grant
Comm. Ser. Parks & Rec.
33193-3099-000 -0- $293,519 $293,519
-0- 293,519 293,519
SPENDIN6 PLAN
33193-111-000 Full-time,certified -0- $218,532 $218,532
33193-337-000 Signage materials -0- 1 ,000 1,000
33193-831-000 Shop Equipment -0- 2,500 2,500
33193-838-000 Blowers -0- 2,200 2,200
33193-851-000 Radios Equipment -0- 3,600 3,600
33193-439-000 Fringe Benefits -0- 65,687 65,687
-0- $293,519 $293,519
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10/25/85 DATE �Qj�� e e
ASSIGN NUMBER FOR ROUTING ORDER Cli All Locations for Si nature :
Departmertt Director 4 Director of Management/Mayor
Finance and Managemen Services Director � City Clerk
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� Ci ty Attorney '�"���i-`bs
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WHAT WILL BE ACHIEVED BY TAKING ACTION ON THE ATTACHED MATERIALS? (Purpose/
Rationale) :
Approval of Special Fund budget for 1986.
Funds are available fr�m a grant from the Metropolitan parks and Open Space Cor�nission
for operation and maintenance of regional parks facilities. R EC ElVED
COST/BENEFIT, BUDGETARY AND PERSONNEL IMPACTS ANTICIPATED: �1 � � �'° �A N 2 1 j���j
�CITY ATTORNEY
The state funds �ill supplement available city funds for the reaional parks, zoo,
conservatory, parkways, etc. for operations and maintenance; this includes personnel ,
equipment and supplies.
FINANCING SO,U�tCE AND BUDGET ACTIVITY NUMBER CHARGED OR CREDITED: (Mayor's signa-
ture not re-
Total Amount of Transaction: $293,519 quired if under
$10,00Q)
Funding Source: Metro Parks and Open Space
Activity Number: 33193
ATTACHMENTS (List and Number All Attachments) :
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(1) Memo to Blees
(2) Memo �o Stack ����YQ�'S OFFICE
(3) Couneil Resolution
DEPARTMENT REVIEW CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
�Yes No ' Council Resolution Required? Resolution Required? Yes No
Yes X No Insurance Required? Insurance Sufficient? Yes No
Yes �gNo Insurance Attached:
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INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM
October 9, 1985
T0: Greg Blees
FROM: Robert Pi a
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SUBJECT: Regional Operation and Maintenance Funds
Based on action by the State Legislature last session, the Metro
Council approved distribution of $2 million for regional park and
open space system operation and maintenance. On September 19, 1985,
The Division of Parks and Recreation received a $356,271.49 check
a�s the City's share of the available funds.
According to the guidelines, the money is to be used between now and
July 31, 1986 for regional parks, trails and special use sites within
the City. We are required to provide an audit trail .�hat shows its
use so adequate information is available for a report_back to the
legislature when the bill is reconsidered in 1987.
To create an audit trail , as well as to control the expenditure of
these funds, we recommend that the Metro operation and maintenance
funds be placed in a special fund and that all positions (including
�fringe benefits) and expenses be charged directly to that fund. If
the Legislature decides to reduce or not to renew the subsidy, we can
then reduce services from the special fund.
We have reviewed the needs of regional park facilities located in
Saint Paul and have identified priorities for use of these funds. As
- noted under the justifications in the attached memo, many of the
projects and positions being funded will address areas where we have
had complaints or identified a need for improved service.
Some of the projects are slated to begin as soon as the budget
amendments are complete (November and December) , with the balance
beginning in early January, 1986. An additional appropriation will
be forthcoming in August, 1986, so we have projected costs through
July, 1986. We will be reviewing the impact of the individual
projects to determine a new budget for August 1, 1986 through June
30, 1987.
The availability of these funds over the next two years (the sunset
for the legislation is June 30, 1987) should help us "catch up" with
the growth in the system and hopefully help buy us time to identify
other potential funding sources.
We are excited by the prospect of improving our service to the public
in regional facilities and look forward to approval of expenditures
we are requesting for these resources. A memo outlining priorities
and costs is attached for your information and approval .
APPROVED:
Director of Community Services
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• METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FUNDS
Project/Activity 1985( Nov-Dec ) 1986( Ja-Jul ) TOTAL
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Phalen bridge sandblasting 4,000 -0- 4,000
( See painter for other costs )
Cross Country/Downhill Ski Operations -0- 30,000 30, 000
at Phalen/Como/Hidden Falls
Groundsworker (Hidden Falls/Crosby, 4, 273+ 14, 951+ 19, 233
MSRB winter maintenance)
Zoo service worker 500 1 , 750 2 , 250
Zoo clerk typist 2 , 300+ 8,050+ 10, 350
Conservatory clerk typist 2 , 300+ 8,050+ 10, 350
Custodial Engineer (Zoo/Cons Heating) 1 , 600+ 5, 594+ 7 , 194
Painter ( Phalen bridge/regional buildings ) 5, 000+ 17 , 500+ 22 , 500
Electrician -0- 20, 267+ 20, 267
Carpenter 5, 303+ 18, 561+ 23 , 864
Bituminous work ( contracted ) -0- 10,000+ 10, 000
Park Aide for MSRB -0- 5, 220 5 , 220
Groundsworkers ( Como/Phalen/Mounds ) 8, 547+ 29 , 914+ 38, 461
Groundsworker for Lilydale/Downtown -0- 14, 957 14 , 957
Park Maintenance clerk typist ( data 2 , 300+ 8,050+ 10, 350
entry at Shops )
Miscellaneous Equipment 25, 300
Two pickups for trades 12 , 000
Tools 4,000
Radios 3, 600
Truck equipment 2, 500
Toro blowers ( 2) 2, 200
Signage ( regional facilities ) 1 , 000
Park Rangers/Guides for Como & Phalen -0- 9, 110 17 , 612
Recreation Center Director III ( rangers ) -0- 8, 502+
Clerk Typist I ( CHA) -0- 8, 050+ 8, 050
Division workshop 3, 000 -0- 3, 000
SUBTOTAL
55 , 123 227 ,832 282 , 955
+Fringe Benefits 9, 159 65,687 74 ,846
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TOTAL 564 , 382 5293 , 519 $357 , 801
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INTERDEPARTMENT/1L MEMORANDUM
October 3 , 1985
T0: Kathy Stack ,,�
FROM : Robert P ram �
SUBJECT : Priorities for Metro Parks Funding
We have reviewed the list of supplemental priorities used for the 1986
budget and have given priority to the needs of regional facilities and
programs . The use of regional operation and maintenance funds to
supplement existing budgets will permit us to make a significant impact
in the regional parks and open space system. We are pleased to be able to
recommend funding of projects that will improve service to the public at
these facilities . Therefore, I would recommend the following projects . _ :
PROJECT/ACTIVITY JUSTIFICATION COST
Phalen bridge The bridge is presently rusted and $4, 000
sandblasting in very poor condition and requires
� sandblasting and painting before
winter. ( See painters below)
Cross country and Cross country ski trails are 30, 000
downhill skiing presently groomed at Phalen , Como
operation & and Hidden Falls and a downhill
maintenance operation is run at Como . These
- activities , while popular, do not
generate enough income to offset
costs and are heavily subsidized
from Special Services funds .
1 . 0 FTE Groundsworker Hidden Falls/Crosby Farm trail 19 , 233
maintenance Mississippi R vi er
�oulevar winter maintenance .
�ncludes year round itter removal
as well as brush and tree removal from
scenic overlooks , clearing and widening
of ski trails and regular plowing , brooming
and sanding of MSRB ( not previously done ) .
COMO Z00
. 25 FTE Como Zoo has no custodial staff and 2 , 250
Service Worker for has the opportunity to hire a
Zoo Custodial handicapped Service Worker ; salary
for the worker will be matched by
Ramsey County.
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1 FTE The Zoo is visited by more than 10, 350
Clerk-Typist 750,000 people each year and receives -
dozens of calls each day . Clerical
coverage to answer telephones , type and
handle inquiries from the public is needed .
COMO CONSERVATORY
1 . 0 FTE This popular regional facility 10, 350
Clerk Typist receives more than 50 inquiries
� per day from the public ; telephones
are presently answered by gardeners .
. 4 FTE Custodial Improvements to the Zoo and 7, 194
Engineer Conservatory complex have required
more hours of heating . A qualified
staff person must be available at
all times for heating and water filtration
systems . This will reduce over-time now
used to cover hours since year round ,
round-the-clock coverage was begun .
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
1 . 0 FTE Painter Routine painting of buildings 22 , 500
and structures is needed . This
position will be used to paint
the Phalen bridge this fall and
to implement a systematic painting
schedule for regional buildings ,
as well as to address vandalism.
Two painters will begin again in
April ( one brush and one spray)
and work on the exterior and interior
of regional buildings . Currently we
have two painters who work primarily
on repair, grafitti and signs for 130
buildings and 225 sites .
1 . 0 FTE Electrician A fulltime electrician is required 20 , 267
to address the increasingly more
complex and sophisticated electrical
systems at Como Zoo and Conservatory,
regional buildings , fountains ,
outdoor lighting, etc . Two electricians
are presently employed on a full -time basis
and work on 130 buildings as well as
on lighting and electrical systems at
recreation sites , parks , tot lots and
special facilities .
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1 . 0 FTE Carpenter Many of the buildings within the 23 , 864
regional system have wood components
that require repair and replacement
on a routine basis ; response to
vandalism and other emergencies also
requires carpenter services . Two
carpenters now handle the carpentry needs
of 130 buildings , and numerous signs and
picnic benches . Vandalism and emergencies
now consume 75� of available hours .
Bituminous Work There are many bituminous surfaces in 10, 000
( contracted ) the regional system, including tennis
courts , basketball courts and parking
� lots and require routine resurfacing .
Would include tennis and volleyball
courts in Cherokee, tennis court in Mounds ,
some of the surfaces in Phalen . Seal coating
_ parking lots in regional facilities . The work
will postpone replacement that could cost
10 times as much as routine maintenance .
PARK MAINTENANCE
. 5 FTE Park Aide Mississippi River Boulevard has new 5, 220
paved pathways and more plantings .
Increased use, combined with
improvements require maintenance
- beyond basic mowing. Intensified
maintenance will be required to keep
this facility in good condition .
1 FTE Lil dale/Harriet Island/Downtown Park 14 , 957
Groundsworker Maintenance - he riverfront area is
.. su�ect to extensive littering and
vandalism. A year round staff person would
help this problem. Intensified use of
Rice Park requires more maintenance than
is presently budgeted; brooming and sanding
required to keep this heavy traffic area safe
for users . Brush and weed control in Lilydale .
2 FTE Como, Phalen , Mounds , Cherokee Parks- 38,461
Groundsworker General cleanup�an —brush remova� at
Mounds and Cherokee Park bluffs last done
8 years ago. Improved path maintenance
at Phalen and Como year round . Litter
cleanup and refuse pickup at all facilities
( including Zoo and Conservatory) is
necessitated by heavier use and new buildings .
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1 . 0 Clerk Clerical staff located at Como Shop 10, 350
Typist nee�ed— to set up and enter data on a
daily basis for building maintenance
records . Will answer phones , provide
information and do routine typing and
filing required by increased emphasis
on system maintenance .
EQUIPMENT FOR MAINTENANCE 25 , 300
Two pickup trucks for trades staff 12,000
Tools for trades staff 4,000
Radios (for trucks/hand pack ) 3,600
Truck equipment ( tool boxes , etc . ) 2, 500
Toro blowers ( 2) 2, 200�
Signage ( regional facilities ) 1, 000
PARK SECURITY
1 . 5 FTE Park Supplements expanded summer ranger coverage 17 , 612
Ranger/Guide at Como and Phalen regional parks ; includes
. 2 FTE supervision of the program. '
Recreation
Director III
SUPPORT SERVICES
1 . 0 FTE Clerk Provide clerical support for administrative 8,050
Typ.ist I offices to answer telephones and perform
typing related to regional facilities .
Division Sponsor a Fall 1985 workshop for Division of 3, 000
Workshop Parks and Recreation staff to orient them to
Division activities and facilities . This is a
Strategic Plan priority and is the first in a
series of workshops to involve employees in
improving operations and services within the
parks and recreation system.
TOTAL COST $357 , 801
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February 13, 1986 '
1. .4pproval of minutes from meeting held February 6, 1986. approved
2. Resolution amending the 1986 budget by adding $293,519 to the Financing Plan
, and to the Spending Plan for Resource Expansion Grant - Community Services
Parks and Recreation. approved
'�3. Resolution amending the 1986 Special Funds Budget by adding $70,585 to the
Financing Plan and to the Spending Plan for 1ob T�aining Partnership 3�
Older Workers Program. approved
4. Resolution amending the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation Resolution
to change the compensation for the position of Human Rights Analyst -
Researcher. laid over Co 2/27 �
S. Resolution authorizing agreements with Saint Paul Police Officers for rental
, of snowmobiles as needed to be used__as police patrol vehic.les during-the -_ -
1986 Winter Carnival. laid over to 2/27
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