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Council Minutes - July 16, 1968 Page 2 Mr. West, Chairman of the Finance Commtittee reported on their meeting of July lst and July llth at which they discussed the 1969 bu4get and the balance of appropriations. A meeting was also held July 12 with comnittees from the police and firemen, and the Transportation Committee. It was agreed that the Fire Department would be increased by three men, the Police Department by two men, and pay in both departments would be increased by $500 across the board, which brings their pay nearer to what is being paid in surrounding cities. Legislation is being presented for these changes. Although our pay scale is still lower than the other cities, the police and fireatan understand our financial position. The Committee has agreed as of July 1, 1969 they will increase their salaries by $450, which would bring them into line with other cities. The Finance Committee will study the ordinance providing for overtime pay, as to what happens when a policeman or fireman dies, who would be entitled to his overtime pay. The provisions in the present ordinance need to be studied, and the Clerk of Council was asked to furnish copies to the Chafrman. The Finance Committee also studied the provisions for vacations for city employees, and agree that the longevity provisions as to vacations which do not now apply to Building and Bus Departments should be made applicable to both. The Finance Committee authorized entering into a contract to have the Regional Planning Commission study our recreation facilities and mske recommendations regarding the amount of land need, location of land for recreation and landscape architects to lay out such areas. Mr. Prokasy, Chairman, Public Parks, Property and Recreation, reported on ajoint meeting with the Finance Committee and Recreation Commission. The Recreation Commissioner requested the meeting to discuss their program and progress - what they are doing, what they hope to do, and what their financial status is. They would like to provide year-around recreation for all citizens, but are limited by inadequate finances. They feel the need of the entire one-half mill levy for operational purposes, rather than use 10% for improvements. They recommended site improvements in various area4,at a cost of $100,000 for improving existing sites, and another $100,000 for possible development of the landfill area. Unfor- tunately Council does not have this type of money available, but perhaps at some future date capital improvement program monies could be given. The Commission also recommended that the City proceed with the possible acquisition of Spring Vale. They suggested appointment of a Citizens' Committee to assist in the development of this proposed area. Mr. Ed Geschke, 5770 Burns Road, presented a petition signed by citizens involved in the proposed assessment for the paving of Midvale, Decker and Southern. He also requested that a special meeting be set up for the Municipal Development Committee of Council, the people of the area and their legal counsel. Mr. Caster announced a meeting on July 23, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. in the small meeting room, and asked his committee, the City Engineer and other members of Council to attend for a discussion of the assessment figures and the method of arriving at same.