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City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014 Page 2 of 23 Planning and Building Safety Director Russ confirmed the Boulder County Housing Authority submitted to the Planning Department an annexation and zoning request for the Alkonis Property. DISCUSSION /DIRECTION 2015 PROPOSED BUDGET AND 2015 — 2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP) City Manager Fleming stated he would not make a formal presentation unless Council desired a presentation on key items in the budget. He stated the staff is available to respond to Council's questions. The purpose of the meeting is to ensure the proposed budget reflects the City Council's priorities. Staff will make any Council requested changes for the public hearing on October 21St Mayor Muckle reviewed the process which would be followed for this Special Budget meeting. He would take public comments first and then Council will comment on the budget reviewing each department chapter. He would also allow the public to speak after Council's comments on the department chapters. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bob Sampson, 1057 Century Drive, Louisville, CO addressed the funding for the Helburg Memorial. He stated two and half years ago he spoke to present and past Council's about this project and there was a lot of support. Two years ago, Police Chief Bruce Goodman budgeted $10,000 in the Police Department budget to get the project started. That funding was pulled from the budget with a promise the funding would be available in 2015. He stated for the last two and half years he has asked individuals and businesses to contribute money for the Helburg Memorial Park. He addressed two other budget items; 1) the non - inclusion in the budget of the additional full -time parking code enforcement officer and 2) the $50,000 Parking Permit Plan Study. He explained when he worked for the City of Boulder his job was to deal with parking permit issues. He asked Council to reconsider the parking permit plan and save the City $50,000. Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO also addressed the Helburg Memorial Park and what might be done to move the project forward. He joined the Committee two years ago, which is made up of aging family members and a few volunteers. He offered the alternate vision and suggestion of an old fashioned barn raising. He stated if the Helburg Memorial had status as an officially funded City project, with access to help from staff for publicity, counsel and liability waivers, a design approved by the Parks and Recreation Department and a little seed money, they could reach out to the community for landscaping professionals. The Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board (HFAB) has offered to assist in the project. He envisioned local Boy Scout troops and church groups and other civic organizations volunteering to build the park, with in -kind contributions. He stated without the seed money, support and recognition the park will not be built. He reviewed the history of Victor Helburg and felt the 100th anniversary of his death should be recognized.