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City Council Meeting Minutes March 1, 2011 Page 3 of 6 Blue Parrot has sponsored the event, which would calculate to approximately $25,000 in their contributions. All proceeds go to help defray the cost of heating bills for needy seniors. The Consent Agenda approved five vehicle purchase requests, none of which are hybrid vehicles. He noted the hybrid vehicles are significantly more expensive and do not meet City department requirements. Mayor Sisk noted other municipalities have hybrid vehicles in their fleets and asked if there are opportunities in the future to have hybrid vehicles in the City's fleet. City Manager Fleming stated the City has one hybrid vehicle, a Honda civic, which is driven by the Facilities Manager. Public Works Director described the vehicles in the City's fleet. Many sedans in the City's fleet used by the building inspectors, the engineering and parks staff are decommissioned police vehicles. He explained the hybrid pickup trucks do not have the power to do the snowplowing on the trails. He stated bio- diesel fuel is successfully being used by the City's snow plow fleet. Other opportunities include natural gas /propane vehicles, but there are challenges in getting dispensaries. It was noted electric plug -in hybrid vehicles use electricity derived from fossil fuel. Mayor Sisk expressed his desire to have further discussion on the City's fleet and future vehicle purchases. REGULAR BUSINESS PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE LOCATED AT 717 MAIN STREET Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained the 2011 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes $50,000 to initiate improvements to the historic "white house" (circa 1898) at 717 Main Street. The City has contracted with Lodestone Design Group, LLC to assist City staff in evaluating the building and developing a phased improvement program for the house, which currently provides office space for five Parks Recreation employees. The short term plan is to make minimal, but necessary improvements to the building including making the restrooms ADA compliant, fixing substandard electrical work, replacing a hot water heater, organizing storage, painting and identifying and addressing needed structural work and deferred maintenance items. The work contemplated for 2011 will be completed in Phase I. Staff recommended the "white house" eventually be converted from office space to functional meeting room and rental space. The main floor of the white house is 1,306 sq. ft. With a significant Phase II remodel in 2014, the structure could provide flexible