City Council Minutes 2013 10 08 SP

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes October 8, 2013 Page 3 of 12 The second table contained a five -year accumulation of transfers projected in the Long - Term Financial Plan, from 2014 through 2018. The table demonstrates the significant support provided by the General Fund to the Conservation Open Space and Parks Fund over the next five years for maintenance. PUBLIC COMMENT Council member Keany stated the Open Space Tax was passed by the voters to purchase open space land. He noted some maintenance was allowable however the fund was designed to support open space acquisition, build and maintain trails and not to replace the general fund expenses in the budget. City Manager Fleming stated his intent in the proposal was to reflect what it actually costs to maintain open space, parks and trails and not to imply the Conservation Trust should be solely responsible for the maintenance. Mayor Muckle did not believe the general fund was subsidizing the Conservation Trust Fund, but felt it was more of an accounting clarification on what is spent to maintain open space, parks and trails. City Manager Fleming confirmed a significant amount of funds are expended on open space, parks and trail activities. He stated the residents have stated they value the open space, parks and trails. Council member Jasiak wanted to ensure the language does not specify the Conservation Trust Fund cover all the maintenance of parks, open space and trials. City Manager Fleming addressed the inter -fund loans in the Long -Term Financial Plan from 2014 — 2018, which included the Historic Preservation Fund paying back the $1.25 Million Dollar loan to the General Fund. There is significant general fund support for the Perpetual Cemetery Fund. The Impact Fee Fund transfers funds to the Conservation Trust Fund and to the Capital Project Fund. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO addressed the City's policy of fee recovery. He felt the Recreation Department is nickel and diming the residents of the City to use the Louisville Art Center and the Recreation Center. He opposed the policy of setting a $75.00 a day fee or a $100.00 a week fee to set up any program in the lobby of the Recreation Center. He noted many residents and non- residents pay to belong to the Recreation Center because of the trainers. He opposed the trainers having to pay a fee to use the Recreation Center. He urged Council to stop nickel and diming the residents. Ken Gambon, 607 Augusta Drive, Louisville, CO addressed the flood damage to the golf course and to the neighboring homes. He noted about 40% of his home was damaged by the flood waters. He has taken measures to protect his home and urged Council to focus on a strategy for the flood mitigation in the reconstruction plan.