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e Manager stated the Library has expended a majority of its book budget. If the Library were reopened on Sundays with that money, they would deplete all new book purchasing money. The librarian feels they should continue the closure on Sundays. Manager stated if any changes are going to be made in the Parks Department budget, they would like to see those changes made in reverse order from how they are listed on the memo. Mr. Henry introduced Ernie Drapela, Parks Department, to provide additional information. Mr. Drapela stated that his February 25 memo was a response to the councilors' request to identify potential sources of funding and how they relate to present service levels. He stated that by staying within the figures outlined in that memo, two things could be accomplished. First, this would enable the $38,000 savings to still be accomplished, and second, they would be able to identify potential service reductions which are currently being cut back so these services could continue to be reduced in the 1980-81 budget preparation process. He further stated that resources are available to accomplish Options One, Two, and Three. He stated the staff recommends Alternative Two as most acceptable, as it restores ball field maintenance and allows for rehabilitation of Jefferson Pool. e Mr. Obie stated that the previous motion had included two budget cate- gories: Library and Parks and Recreation. He would like to change the motion to adopt Alternative One as proposed in the February 25 memo. Mr. Haws asked if this motion involves the Library and if the staff recom- mends Alternative One for the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Obie said the motion does not include the Library. Mr. Drapela stated that staff recommends Alternative Two if the original course of action is not maintained. Mr. Haws then asked if there were any other places which could be cut to obtain the goals. He stated that citizens had called him and stated that there is $100,000 in the Parks budget to maintain parking spaces. Mr. Drapela stated that they could discuss all the funds within the Parks Department budget, but some funds cannot be shifted to other areas. The required cuts apply only to funds under the general operating budget of the Parks Department. He stated the options listed on page 3 are readily available and feels that Alternative Two would be the most equitable choice. Mr. Haws stated he would like to know if there are alternatives in the complete Parks Department budget, for example, if they could terminate ten staff from the Parks Department if that was determined to be the best choice. Mr. Drapela responded that in the February 15 memo, they had outlined $91,920 in cuts, a number of which would adversely affect the operating programs, and they have since withdrawn those suggestions. Mr. Haws stated that he realized they could choose either way but none of the choices was ideal. e 2/27/80--11