02-23-1982 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1982
Mayor DeMeyer called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M., with the following members
present: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar, Alderman Ted Beatty, and Mayor
James G. DeMeyer. Absent: Alderman Kenneth Gruenhagen. Also present: City Adminis-
trator Gary D. Plotz, City Accountant Kenneth B. Merrill, Staff of Parks and Recre-
ation Department and Forestry.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss reductions in the Parks, Recreation, and
Forestry budget.
Bruce Ericson, Parks and Recreation Director, was present to review proposed cuts.
The motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Carls, to cut a total
of $13,805.00 from the Parks, Recreation and Forestry budget, which included a cut
of $550.00 from Parks/Recreation Administration, $3,055.00 from Recreation, $3,600.00
from Civic Arena and $6,600.00 from Parks/Forestry.
It was decided to leave the capital outlay budget as stated for tennis courts and
playground equipment. After discussion, the motion was unanimously approved.
Director Ericson reviewed potential cuts of the Old Armory budget in view of the an-
ticipated closing of the building within 30 days. A motion was made by Alderman
Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to strike the total of $6,800.00 from the Old
Armory building budget. Motion unanimously approved.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Carls, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion unanimously approved.
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