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City Council Special Meeting Minutes October 11, 2011 • Page4of5 Mayor Sisk asked who this position would report to. City Manager Fleming stated the CIP Manager would not be at the director level, but would report directly to the City Manager. City Manager Fleming explained this request is for a short term position (up to 5 years), during which time the bulk of the CIP projects would be completed. This person would have the type of qualifications required to oversee all CIP projects. Mayor Sisk requested justification of hiring a full-time police officer as a School Resource Officer (SRO). Chief Goodman explained the Police Department's biggest public safety concern is for the schools, but because of tight scheduling, the three school resource officers are spending less time in the schools because they are handling every day calls for service. He noted the Police Department is not so well staffed so as to assign officers to specialized functions. Mayor Sisk stated the Boulder Valley School Board of Directors stressed the importance of SRO officers because it provides safety for the schools. City Manager Fleming explained the request is to fill one of two positions and the department is not being brought back to full strength. Mayor Pro Tern Marsella requested clarification for the figures Chief Goodman • had used in his justification. Chief Goodman stated those figures were from the 2010 FBI statistical tables. Councilor Muckle asked for a breakdown of the Police Department Staff. Chief Goodman explained the Police Department has a staff of 36; 2 civilian clerks, 1 civilian evidence clerk, 2 code enforcement officers, 6 sergeants, 3 detectives, 1 chief, 2 commanders and 19 patrol officers. Councilor Muckle stated the Council is waiting for the golf course consultant's long-term plan for the golf course. He inquired about budgeting for the clubhouse improvements. Deputy City Manager Balser explained staff is waiting for the consultants' report on the long-term plan for improvements to the golf course. After the report is received an analysis would be made on both projects and improvements budgeted in 2013. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens reported the estimate for clubhouse improvements is $300,000. City Manager Fleming requested Council direction on the golf course clubhouse improvements. Mayor Sisk stated when Council knows the amount of revenue generated by the use tax they will be able to make a determination on the clubhouse improvements. He felt it would be premature to discuss those improvements at this time. There was consensus on preserving City assets. • Mayor Pro Tern Marsella inquired when the golf course would be paid off. Finance Director Watson stated the golf course loan would be paid off in 2024.