City Council Agenda and Packet 2013 08 06

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City Council Budget Retreat Special Meeting Minutes June 27, 2013 Page 8 of 13 Council member Loo felt the fire sprinklers for City Hall was a great idea and long overdue.She questioned the Walnut Street Bike Boulevard funding source. City Manager Fleming stated the project is in the Capital Projects Fund. Council member Loo opposed the $40,000 funding for decorative newspaper vending machines.Council member Jasiak inquired if this was a part of the downtown gathering area. City Manager Fleming stated it was proposed for 2015. Council member Loo inquired about the amount of Xcel Energy rebate available for the library building automation and about the payment over a period of years. Staff responded $10,000 in 2015, part of it is payback and part is a controlled level of comfort. It is currently being used at the Police Department and Recreation Center. Council member Jasiak reported attending a Sustainability meeting, where David Szabados reported substantial savings. Council member Loo suggested controlling temperature of the facilities remotely.She inquired about reimbursement for Downtown Parking Transit Projects. Deputy City Manager Balser stated there may be opportunities for reimbursement for items RTD would have done that are associated with FasTracks. Council member Loo painting. Public Works Director Kowar explained the part contracted out is the long double stripe line, which is done overnight by a contractor. The detail work is done more economically by the City crews. Council member Loo asked for an estimate for repainting the curbs. Public Works Director Kowar stated the painting of curbs is in progress and the cost is under $5,000. Council member Jasiak supported curb painting. Council member Loo addressed the Art in the Park Project and voiced her preference to have an Arts Master Plan prior to budgeting for art and staffing. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton stated prior to approving an Arts Master Plan a determination should be made on what elements should be included. City Manager Fleming stated they are working with the Cultural Council. PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Honstein, Cultural Council member, stated the Cultural Council is trying to fulfill a commitment promised to the residents with the development of the Community Park. Council member Loo addressed the water system tie-in to Town of Superior for their Town Center and asked if there will be capacity. Public Works Director Kowar explained Superior has the water capacity and are under capacity on the wastewater side. 26