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City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2013 Page 17 of 23 inquired whether the $1,500 fee for the Art Center rental was to cover the cost of heat and cleaning. Susan Honstein stated the LLC felt the $1,500 rental fee shifted the relationship with the City from a partnership to a tenant. They felt they were not involved in the conversation about the fees. They agreed to pay the rental fee, but wanted to receive the recognition they provide a service to the City and not just a user of a facility the City owns. Council member Keany questioned whether the $1,500 fee was an appropriate amount. He supported the funding of $8,000 for 2014 and the $1,500 rental fee. Mayor Muckle concurred with Council member Keany. Council member Jasiak felt the arts community is a benefit to the community and supported reducing the rental fee for the Arts groups and increasing the rental fee for other groups. Council member Yarnell agreed Art is a partnership and charging a user's fee is not a partnership. She supported a partnership assessment and funding the LLC the $10,000. There was Council support for funding the LLC $10,000 in 2014 and a $1,500 rental fee and the City Manager's recommendation for the job description for the Art/Special Events Coordinator. Council member Loo supported an Arts Master Plan. Memory Square Pool: Council member Jasiak stated she would appreciate more public time at Memory Square Pool. Bench Fee for Trainers at Recreation Center and Lobby Usage: There was Council support for the City Manager's recommendation on the bench fees. Council member Loo inquired about the lobby usage fees for the library. Library and Museum Director Barrett explained 501 (c) (3) organizations based in Louisville or Superior do not pay a fee, but commercial or business groups do pay a fee. Council member Loo voiced her concern over an inconsistent policy with respect to 501 (c) (3) organizations. City Manager Fleming stated the Recreation Center would follow the Library Lobby Usage policy. Strategy for Flood Mitigation Must Be Included in the Golf Course RFP: Mayor Muckle suggested the Council allow the staff and the consultants to work out the details on the flood mitigation throughout the City. Council member Sackett recommended the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem work with staff on the golf course issues. Increase Tree Budget: There was Council consensus on the City Manager's recommended budget. Harper Lake Restrooms to Precede Aquarius: Mayor Pro Tem Dalton proposed the Harper Lake and Aquarius restrooms be a future budget item and the design work for the restrooms at the Arboretum be included in the 2014 budget and be built in 2015.