City Council Study Session Summary 2013 01 29

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City Council Study Session Summary January 29, 2013 Page 3of 3 The Council discussed the possible projects that could be fundedwith new bonding includingarecreation centerexpansion, an outdoor aquatics facility, golf course improvements, and street reconstruction. Mayor Muckle noted that quiet zones for the rail crossings should be added to the list as well. Council members noted that if bonding for new facilities other than wastewater is what the Councildecides to do, they might look at creating a citizen task force to give input on the idea and help advocate for its passageit to residents. Discussion –Impacts of Special Events & 2013 SpecialEvents Public Relations Manager Meredyth Muth reported on the increase in special events in town and how it has affected both residents and other events. The huge success of the Street Faire has created some issues with parking but is considered a great event, additionally;the City is now home to multiple running races and other events. With so many events, at some point residents may decide the impact is not worth itand the Citywill have to reevaluate its processes. The City’s approval process for special events is fairly lenient, and this has created a good home for many new events. There was no discussion of changing the permitting process. Specifically related tothe planning of the2013 Fall Festival Muth noted the increased competition for vendors, decreased attendance,and a request to move the event back to Memory Square Park. Members of the Council suggested theyliked the idea of moving the Fall Festival th back to Memory Square Park and some asked if bringing back the July 4picnic in the park could be an option. Following the discussion Mayor Muckle noted that the City Manager could use his discretion on how best to move forward with the 2013 Fall Festival. Adjourn -The meeting adjourned at 9:15PM Submitted by Meredyth Muth February 19, 2013