City Council Minutes 2012 10 09 SP

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City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2012 Page 6 of 9 regarding street lights and fast moving technology related to LED lighting supported a funding scenario further out in the schedule. The Council was satisfied with staff's response. 13)Discuss long-term Memory Square Pool plans, why cut from $300,000 request to $25,000? Funding was cut in order to balance the fund and maintain an adequate reserve. This project has merit but there simply is not enough funding to cover it and other higher priority items. According to the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan (PROST) survey, 14% of our residents view an outdoor aquatic facility as a #1 priority and 28% view the outdoor aquatic/swimming pool as one of their top three outdoor preferences. Capital funding currently proposed at $25,000 will sustain Memory Square but will not be sufficient to make major improvements or address deficiencies based on today's aquatic experiences available in a number of Colorado communities. Further discussion (possibly outside of the budget process) may be required on the best way to utilize our current resources and/or expand outdoor aquatic opportunities in the City. There was discussion relative to a joint agreement with the Town of Superior for a new aquatic facility (waterpark) at the Via Appia property. A Recreation District concept was discussed. Citizens had suggested an increase in the punch card for Memory Square Pool to increase revenue. It was noted the City of Lafayette may also be a good partner in a joint aquatic facility. 14)What are the long-term goals to complete the Golf Course Advisory Plan? Only have $750,000 budgeted for next CIP, how fund additional capital needs? Similar to Memory Square Pool, funding was cut in order to balance the fund and maintain an adequate reserve. The Golf Course Plan has significant merit but there simply is not enough funding to cover it and other higher priority items. Further discussion requested at the October 9, 2012 special meeting. Golf Course Advisory Board Chairperson Gambon was asked to address the needs of the golf course. Mr. Gambon stated the majority of the money has been dedicated to the club house. The Long-Term Improvement Plan calls for the replacement of sprinkler heads and repairs to the sand bunkers and the drainage system. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens stated the City has been very successful in the bid process to address improvements to the golf course. He stated the City has carried money forward to address the deficiencies in the Club House. The 2013 budgeted amount will address one or two sand bunkers and the drainage issues. He noted through the bid process, Phase I and II of the tree works has been completed. He explained the entire irrigation system needs to be replaced at a projected cost of 1.4 Million Dollars. This type of replacement would have to be done in the spring, in stages so as not to totally close down the golf course.