City Council Agenda and Packet 2013 11 04

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Special Meeting Minutes October 8, 2013 Page 12 of 12 3. Voter Approval to Move Capital Projects Funding to General Fund. 4. Reduce General Fund Expenditures and Service Levels. City Manager Fleming stated the intent was to have the funds to address the downward trend in revenues,complete some of the capital projects and to maintain the parks and open space land. That was also the rational for suggesting the expenditures for historic preservation come out of the Historic Preservation Fund and expenditures for parks and open space come out of the Conservation Trust Fund or those costs will come out of the general fund. The only other option is to ask the voters for more flexibility, additional revenue or scaling back on service. install restrooms at the Arboretum first rather than Aquarius.He suggested if the cost of the restrooms at the Arboretum is significantly higher than expected, a solar vault should be considered. BUDGET CALENDAR SIGNIFICANT DATES 2014 BUDGET PROCESS October 15 City Council Meeting Conduct Public Hearing and identify any further revisions November 4 City Council Meeting Resolution Adopting the Budget,Resolution Appropriating Funds and a Resolution Levying Taxes DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR NEXT STUDY SESSIION ON OCTOBER 22, 2013 AND POTENTIAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Pro Tem Dalton suggested the City Council explore how the developments in Louisville have impacted the schools. Council should initiate a conversation with the school district board on this issue and ask how the school will handle the impact. He suggested this matter be discussed at the beginning of 2014. There was Council consensus. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved for adjournment, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dalton. All were in favor.The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m. ________________________ Robert P. Muckle, Mayor _________________________ Nancy Varra,City Clerk 33