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City Council Special Meeting Minutes April 22, 2014 Page 4 of 5 did not feel the City should give itself a pass. She stated it is the gateway to the City and has incredible vistas. Council member. Lipton asked if the facility will serve any function on the golf course. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens responded no. City Manager Fleming explained the Golf Course has its own maintenance facility. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens stated there will be a lot of cross training with parks and the golf course regarding irrigation and the recreation division will coordinate other non -golf functions at the golf course. Council member Stolzmann inquired if the golf course maintenance facility will be upgraded. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained there are contingencies in the golf course reconstruction contract for the deferred maintenance at the golf course maintenance facility. Council Keany explained the City has tried to build this facility for two decades. He supported the facilities for the City employees. He recognized the risks involved at the current facility and requested the City maximize grant opportunities. Mayor Muckle stated the City is getting the value needed and is doing it right. City Manager Fleming stated the staff members in public works support the design. He asked Parks and Recreation Director Stevens if the design meets the needs of the parks and open space divisions. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens confirmed it did meet their needs. He stated the staff shares the City Council's frustrations. They conducted a charrette with impacted department staff members to determine how to best serve the interest of the City and the employees. He noted it was a very participatory process. Mayor Muckle stated everyone is looking for functionality. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens stated more equipment can be stored inside instead of outside, which will extend the life of the equipment. He noted there were site restrictions and trade- offs, but he felt the money will be well spent and that in 15 -20 years the difficult decision to move from the existing site to a new, larger location will have proved the right thing to do for Louisville. CIP Manager Trettin outlined the next steps: Department referral reviews; PUD submittal to the Planning Commission in July /August and to the Council in August or September. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Muckle adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.