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September 1, 1982 Park Board Minutes Page 2 Van Hatten asked if the Finance Advisory Board is a result of the • money we anticipate from the county. Schmidt responded this was something that has been on the burner for a long time. Anderson said that the park transfer resolution will be sent to the Council on September 15th. The county has the money and is ready to turn it over. Fornell said there may be a hitch with the title to Hipp's property. Anderson said even if the title isn't ready, would still like to go ahead with the transfer. EQB record has been closed. Received LeFevere's testimony but still waiting for Dayton's. B. City Manager/Park Funding Gunderman stated that last month the Park Board had talked about funding. Concerned about money for the city from the park fund. He thanked Jim Fornell for coming. Fornell stated that New Brighton has an excellent park,system. The residents take pride in their parks. Took a tour of the parks and was able to put things in perspective. Was concerned about the• city's ability to keep up with the state cutbacks. He stated he became cautious - maybe too much. The vibes he receives from the state seem to be positive. Tf this is the case, the city shouldn't see any decreases. Have lost over $140,000 in state aid over the last two years. New Brighton has been able to use reserves. The city has many operating expenses so capital improvements were watched carefully. Just sent in New Brighton's budget to the state, one which he feels is a prudent budget. Staff is looking at creative financing. Looking at tax increment statements, trying to market land. Get land on the tax roles. City has a good Engineering Department bringing in revenue. Park & Rec. will help. Thinking of havngi finance charges for services in the Finance Department. The bottom line is carefully handling resources. The city has bonds that will build up surpluses. Conceivably reimbursement money could be used for Park and Rec. or operating expenses. In Park Improvements, think the CIP that has been passed on to the city council is acceptable. The parks are mostly established. Think the money that is spent on the parks is a good investment. Feel facility improvements are warranted. $100,000 for next year could come out of the general fund. The idea of setting up a fund with Long Lake reimbursement money is good. Have never thought of using-the money for any other purpose. Invest at the current rate of interest. Have no problem using that money for CIP. In the future would like to see the fund also used for operating expenses at Long Lake Park. The first couple of years using it for capital improvements is not a problem. The improvement on the golf course is justified. The size of the parking lot is ba and the parking lot itself needs resurfacing. A maintenance building is needed and improvement of 1st tee needs to be handled. The sale of beer and liquor has been brought up. Support the beer but not the liquor. That would mean hiring a whole different staff.