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Louisville Special City Council Meeting July 23, 2002 Page 3 completed on time, they rollover to the following year. She stated that it is hard to assign value to a list. Brown suggested that the projects be ranked by priority. Van Pelt voiced her concern that should the bond issue not pass, capital improvements would be required at the Recreation Center and at Memory Square Swimming Pool. Davidson requested that staff investigate methods for cost savings in the Capital Improvement Projects. Mayer stated that there are no realistic estimates on projects. He voiced his preference to knowing the actual project cost. Van Pelt stated that the real costs are unknown without specific needs analysis studies. Levihn agreed there are non-essential projects that could be delayed. Sisk suggested that the essential services be provided for, and that 2003 be a very conservative year in terms of capital improvement projects. Keany commented that there would be many projects associated with the bond issues in addition to the capital improvement projects. Public Works Director Phare reviewed the Public Works Capital Improvement Project budget and stated he would complete a more detailed analysis on street reconstruction and report back to Council. With respect to concrete replacement/ADA (Sidewalks), Council member Mayer asked for a breakdown of the cost for the past few years. Traffic Signals & Traffic Control Equipment was discussed and evaluated. The consensus was that the highest volume traffic lights would be upgraded. Relative to the Drainage Improvements, Phare explained that Urban Drainage would match funds up to $410,000. The South Boulder Road Median Improvements was determined to be a non- essential item. Land Management Director Cindy Lair reviewed the 2003 Capital Improvement projects and explained that the trail improvements, which include concrete replacement, are important for safety of children who roller blade and bike on the trails. She reviewed the trail beautification budget and stressed that when the drought ends, the vegetation should be increased. City Manager Bill Simmons noted that if the open space tax is extended, funds could be made available for trail beautification and open space education and outreach.