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City Council Meeting Minutes March 20, 2012 Page 9 of 10 stated that was her understanding. She noted there will be a lot of work to do in the next few months. City Manager Fleming explained all the options are based on the assumption RTD will ask the voters for a 4/10 of a one percent sales tax increase to fund the system changes. To the average consumer this would calculate to 13 cents per day. Deputy City Manager Balser stated RTD Representative John Tayer suggested the RTD staff needs to determine what is needed, in terms of tax increases, to complete the entire rail project. Mayor Muckle did not feel the Council need take any other action. AWARD COMMUNITY PARK POND IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT TO ROCK & COMPANY Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. City Manager Fleming explained with regard to the Award of Community Park Pond Improvements Contract to Rock & Company, staff had suggested pulling funds from the Dillon Road Landscaping Renovation and the South Boulder Median Improvements. He suggested amending the budget to consolidate all the projects through the Conservation Trust Land Acquisition Fund and making a budget amendment through the reserves. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens supported the recommendation. He explained when the park was built the dog park was not envisioned to be such a success. With the amount of usage, the design is not appropriate. The improvements to the pond will ensure it is sustainable. MOTION: Councilor Loo moved to approve the contract with Rock & Company, seconded by Councilor Sackett. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No items to report. COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Pro Tem Dalton addressed the new Council Agenda schedule and stated after a three month trial period, he felt the schedule should be returned to the Friday deadline. There was Council consensus.