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City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2013 Page 12 of 23 increased from approximately $49,000 to $99,000 annually. A graph and table summarizes revenue, expenditures and changes to fund balances for the HPF. Based on the estimated potential incentive grant projects, repayment of the General Fund loan, and proposed allocations for staffing, there will be sufficient funds in the Historic Preservation Fund to meet all proposed obligations and still create a revolving Preservation Fund with over $1 million in reserves. City Manager Fleming explained if the staff is not funded by the Historic Preservation Fund, they will be funded by the General Fund and affect other funds. Fees and Rental fees from the Art Center: City Manager Fleming met with the Louisville Cultural Council and other Arts groups relative to the fees. They believe those programs do not benefit individuals, but provide a broader public function. If fees not charged to those groups there would be a loss in revenue of $5,000 per year. He addressed the allocation to the Louisville Cultural Council funding for 2013 was $8,000; the funding for 2014 was scaled back to $5,000 after understanding the LLC had accumulated $32,000 in their checking account available for their use. Memory Square Pool's Operations: The swimming pool remains open until the last Friday after Labor Day. The pool hours are during daylight hours. Bench Fees for Trainers: Council direction of the bench fees was requested. The estimated revenue per year would be $10,000. Lobby Usage: Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained even though an organization may be a 501 (c) (3) or a service organization, they do sell their products in the lobby and make a profit. The other issue is the volume of requests for lobby usage, which becomes a matter of balancing the needs of the recreation center users and the special events. There is also the matter of staff's time devoted to support the events. He felt there should be some refinement of the fee. He noted the City does not charge organizations, which are part of the City, as it is considered a co- sponsored City function. Strategy for Flood Mitigation: The City will be asking the contractors to differentiate between the cost of reconstruction and the cost of flood mitigation. City Manager Fleming stated they propose to do the maximum amount for flood plain mitigation without triggering a flood plain review. Opening Portions of the Golf Course: At this point the design /build firm should be asked if some portions of the course can be open and whether some quick changes can be made to enable a short version of play. Council direction was requested on whether the course should be closed or open. Emerald Ash Borer: A memo from City Forester Chris Lichty described what the City might do to address an infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. The budgeted amount for 2014 may not cover the cost, but a budget amendment could be requested later in the