City Council Agenda and Packet 2013 08 06

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City Council Budget Retreat Special Meeting Minutes June 27, 2013 Page 12 of 13 Mayor Pro Tem Dalton supported a storage facility for the Louisville Museum. Council member Loo asked how much storage is needed and whether a facility at the current site would be sufficient. Library and Museum Director Barrett explained they are assessing the needs and the appropriate method of storing historical items. Council member Sackett supported more drinking fountains on the golf course.Mayor Pro Tem Dalton supported more restroom facilities on the golf course. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens noted the Golf Course Master Plan identified the need for an additional restroom and drinking fountain. It is included in the Improvement Plan for the Golf Course. He noted these facilities must be far away from the re-use water. Council member Loo supported the addition of two more FTE Police Officers. Chief Goodman stated two additional officers could be added to the dayshift and could assist at the school. He felt four or five officers should be added. Council member Loo inquired about the Washington Street Connection. City Manager Fleming explained this is an open space trail across Washington Street where the sidewalk stops. Council member Keany requested this as a priority. Council member Loo inquired about the cataloging of historic items and stated her understanding that this was a volunteer project. Library and Museum Director Barrett stated they are looking at an intern position. Council member Loo requested a study session if the Downtown Design Handbook is updated and more information on the enhanced downtown streetscapes. Council member Yarnell supported museum storage for historic preservation, the multi- purpose fields and community gardens. She did not see the alignment of Main Street as a high priority. She supported adding a staff member for the Arts, who could assist in the Art Master Plan. Council member Sackett addressed a previous comment about runners preferring to run on a trail opposed to a City Street. He explained he lives right off the Coal Creek Trail and notices runners, in City sponsored events, run in the street. Council member Loo addressed the pedestrian,bike and mobility study and suggested adding multi-modal to include motor vehicles.On sustainability she suggested adding language, which promotes a voluntary approach. On community planning, she suggested language to involve citizens and other interested parties. Mayor Muckle agreed with adding language to the pedestrian, bike and mobility study to add cars. He suggested the Historic Grain Elevator be the top priority under Historic Preservation. BUDGET CALENDAR SIGNIFICANT DATES 2014 BUDGET PROCESS 30