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City Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2006 Page 9 of 12 There was discussion relative to the Golf Course fund. City Manager Simmons stated the Golf Course fund is an enterprise fund. Mayor Sisk reported the proposed budget shows 50% more for reserves than fiscal policy. He had citizens question how the city can properly measure the impact of new businesses in surrounding cities and sales tax. He encouraged Council and staff to keep a monitor on this in the coming years. Council member Brown pointed out this has been a tough budget year. He spoke of the history of setting aside at least 30% of sales tax revenues for capital projects. He addressed the confusion over capital projects and the shortage in the General Fund. He supported the philosophy of moving away from new capital projects to maintain what we have. He thought it interesting to note our sales tax collection per capita is actually healthy compared to some of our neighbors. Brown encouraged citizens to continue to shop Louisville. He urged staff to review the structure of the organization and the services provided. Mayor Sisk requested public commEmt. Suzanne Smith, 902 Grove Dr., Louisville, CO made several suggestions concerning budget items; attracting relocation of businesses, donations of books to the library, employee training combined with surrounding governments, recruiting volunteers or partnering with private companies or individuals to enhance some programs such as median improvements. David Waldman, 1871 Continental View Dr., Louisville, CO commended staff and Council for their hard work on the budget. He spoke of a mandate to be fiscally responsible and being pro-active in the coming years. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved to set a public hearing on the Proposed 2007 City Budget for November 8, 2006, seconded by Council member Brown. All in favor. LIBRARY UPDATE City Manager Simmons updated Council on the Library project. Mayor Sisk asked that the punch list of items needing to be finished be made available to City Council. CITY HALL REMODEL City Manager Simmons updated Council on the progress of the City Hall remodel.