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City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2013 Page 11 of 19 Works Director Kowar explained there is a closeout process with CDOT, which takes a significant amount of time before final payment can be made. Council member Loo inquired about the $78,500 wayfinding carryover. Planning Director Russ explained it is a carryover delayed by the Xcel Energy light pole issue. Council member Loo asked if the wayfinding signs included the City teal color signs. Planning Director Russ confirmed it was, but also included gateway and landscaping improvements. Council member Loo felt the signs, although artistic, are very hard to read and do not provide wayfinding for visitors to Louisville. Council member Loo addressed the $12,000 Citywide Energy Audit and asked if there was a contract for audit and how the University of Minnesota become involved. City Manager Fleming stated there is a contract for the energy audit and the budget amendment funds the audit. He explained the University of Colorado, Denver is the lead entity in collaboration with the University of Minnesota. Council member Loo requested a follow -up memo on the status of the Energy Audit. Mayor Muckle explained the University of Minnesota is involved because a faculty member was previously from the University of Colorado, Denver. Council member Loo inquired in reference to the City Hall remodel, what was FF &E. Planning Director Russ explained it stands furniture, fixtures and equipment. Council member Loo inquired about a $10,000 addition for the Main Street patios. Public Works Director Kowar explained in order to provide water to both sides of the street for the patios, the closest water source and clock was at City Hall. Therefore, the City Hall will provide irrigation water to the patios. Council member Loo asked who would pay for the water. Finance Director Watson explained all the water the City uses for operations are not billed by the Water Enterprise Fund. Council member Loo noted all the budget appropriations are increases and there were no decreases. She preferred to see any extra money being used for roads. Council member Jasiak concurred with Council member Loo on the wayfinding signs. Mayor Muckle inquired about developing new wayfinding signage. Planning Director Russ stated there is a large share of the budget available to redesign the wayfinding signage. Mayor Muckle agreed that any reserve should be used for roadways. PUBLIC COMMENT