City Council Minutes 2012 10 09 SP

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City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2012 Page 7 of 9 City Manager Fleming asked if Council had an interest in bond funding for the capital projects. He explained with the library bonds being paid off, the tax rate could be kept • the same to bond other capital projects. Deputy City Manager Balser explained the City of Boulder had a bonding issue on the ballot, which used the sales tax to retire the bonds. Council discussed bonding for the golf course and the recreation center. Finance Director Watson noted the golf course is an enterprise fund and would not require a vote however bonding for the Recreation Center would require a vote. There was also discussion relative to forming a Recreation District. There was consensus for the Council to begin discussion on bonding for capital projects after the 2013 budget process. 15)BNSF Underpass, provide breakdown of cost allocation. Gross Project cost = $1.1 Million with design in 2013 and construction in 2014. 75% is allocated in Storm Water Utility and 25% in the Capital Projects Fund. $250,000 of the projected cost is provided by a Takoda Metro District contribution (already received in Capital Projects Fund). Council was satisfied with staffs response. 16)Portable vehicle message board in budget, if this is a safety issue provide sooner. Public works is working with the Police Department to maximize the utilization of our existing Portable Message Board. There are no life and safety issues that will occur if this piece of equipment is not purchased. Council was satisfied with staffs response. 17)Would like to see budget include $100,000 for City Hall sprinklers. Additional discussion is occurring with Planning, Facilities and the City Manager regarding this item —further detail to be provided at the October 9, 2012 special meeting. Council was satisfied with staffs response. There was discussion relative to fire suppression measures. 18)Would like to see new City Shops sprinkled with final design. The City Shops Facilities will be designed to the most current fire, safety and building codes. The Final Design will incorporate the best practical technologies to meet the desired intent of the codes in the most cost effective manner. Council was satisfied with staff's response. 19)Discussion of overall 1% increase in expenditures over revenues— sustainable long-term? The Finance Director responded to this question at the October 2, 2102 City Council meeting, the City Manager can provide additional discussion at the October 9, 2012 special meeting.