City Council Agenda and Packet 2013 08 06

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City Council Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes June 27, 2013 Page 5 of 13 Council member Loo requested clarification for a CIP request of $50,000 for school safety. The School District is looking at eliminating bus services at that location. The request would provide enhanced crossing opportunities for school children. The Public Works Division is looking at grants for upgrades at school intersections. PUBLIC COMMENTS Shelley Shields, 761 St. Andrews Lane, Louisville, CO explained currently there is a school bus service, which safely provides access to Monarch K-8. Shawn Martin, 810 Spyglass Circle, Louisville, CO noted the request is also to lower the speed limit for safe crossing for school children. Virginia Brown, 691 St. Andrews Lane, Louisville, CO stated parents are looking for safe routes to Monarch K-8 and Monarch High School once the school bus route is eliminated. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo suggested the Police Department enforce the speed limits on Dillon Road. Police Chief Goodman explained the police department does not have enough officers or cars to patrol thisarea. Police cars and School Resources Officers schools. City Manager Fleming explained theprojection for benefits and positions includes $350,000 over a five-year period for additional police officers (to fill one-vacancy and add one new position) and other City departmental staffing, including Information Technology.It was noted the school district has provided aone-year grace period prior to ending bus services. Council member Loo was not in favor of shifting the street reconstruction project and would have preferred to have prior notice. City Manager Fleming stated the City was not aware of the state and federal funding for the current Highway 42 project proposal or the Diverging Diamond Interchange when the 2013 budget was completed. Mayor Muckle commended City Manager Fleming for balancing the capital projects to accommodate for the Diverging Diamond Project. City Manager Fleming addressed the service facility and proposed a possible new location which could increase the cost of the facility. They have looked at different options including keeping the structure on the property or relocating it to the CTC area. It may make sense to shift the facility to a larger area. Both Public Works and Parks staff have stressed it will be a very challenging to continue operations while a new facility is being built at the site. He will ask Council to consider all the options. PUBLIC COMMENT 23