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City Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2013 Page 3 of 16 a success. Significant modifications were made to the course after the flood, which proved to be advantageous for the spectator's view of the event. He noted this is the third year in a row the men's team won the event and the women's team placed higher than expected, in second place. He thanked Kathy Martin and staff members from Western Golf, Chris Bradford and Eric Jensen, who made sure the event was successful. He stated it was a showcase for the University of Colorado, the City of Louisville and the entire state. He thanked the Mayor, City Council and City Manager for their support. Mayor Muckle thanked Council members Ron Sackett and Frost Yarnell for their service on City Council and their contribution to the community. He reported a reception will be held next Tuesday to honor them and to swear in the new Council members. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fleming reported the City is asking for volunteers to help on debris collection and trail work this Saturday, November 10. Up to 100 people may volunteer for this project to clean up the Coal Creek Trail by signing up on the City's web page. He reported there will be only a single leaf drop -off area this year at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. In past years, it is believed non - residents and commercial landscaping companies were using the service. The City will evaluate various options and the most cost effective ways to dispose of the leaves. Any public comment about the program will be incorporated into the evaluation. He encouraged the public to mulch the leaves back into their lawns. REGULAR BUSINESS ADOPTION OF 2014 BUDGET AND 2014 -2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. City Manager Fleming presented the final 2014 Budget and 2014 -2018 Capital Improvement Project Budget. He thanked Finance Director Watson, Deputy City Manager Balser, Human Resources Director Hix and all of the Management Team for their work on the budget. In the next budget cycle, more data and justification for the programs will be presented. Staff recommended the City Council formally approve the 2014 budget by adopting the following three resolutions: • Resolution No. 59, Series 2013, summarizing expenditures and revenues for each fund and adopting a budget for the City of Louisville, Colorado for the calendar year beginning the first day of January 2014 and ending the last day of December 2014.