At the finance work session, City Council members expressed frustration with the city manager. They wanted more details on the trust fund and potential salary cuts and/or staff reductions.

Members of council revisited this topic again late this week. They said they hope to get more answers soon.

Meanwhile, Harry Walker said he was satisfied with the way the finance meeting turned out. He said he will be presenting more clarity on financial issues at Monday's City Council meeting.

At the Oct. 5 finance work session, City Council President Martin Eggleston urged administrators to look into salary reductions in every department.

“The city can make cuts in any department regardless if it’s union or not – just not the fire department,” City Manager Harry Walker responded.

Walker said he plans to recommend about $350,000 in expenditure cuts. He said he was looking into cuts in the recreation and codes departments. More details about potential staff reductions are expected at next week's City Council meeting.

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