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City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 10, 2012 Page 3of9 Threats: 1) Oversupply of commercial and retail buildings in the Denver Metro Area; 2) Uncertainty of FasTracks funding; 3) If Parks and Open Space Tax fails, over $1 M maintenance cost would have to be shifted to General Fund; 4) Aging facilities and equipment requiring potentially large capital outlays outpacing City's financial capability to maintain everything; 5) Reduced state and federal budgets and growing dependence on local governments for services; 6) More service - oriented economy & expanding Internet sales; current tax structure taxes goods and not services nor Internet sales; result in declining revenue 7) Expanding wants /needs outstripping resources and capacity to deliver services; 8) Increasing health care costs; uncertainty of Federal Affordable Care Act implementation; 9) Potential long -term General Fund structural deficit and 10) Popularity of downtown events and activities adversely affecting surrounding neighborhoods. The Council was asked by the facilitator to list what they feel are the City's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. STRENGTHS Mayor Muckle listed the City's water supply /storage, historic preservation, and safe neighborhoods. Councilor Keany identified Parks and Open Space. Councilor Loo listed the intelligent and thoughtful Boards and Commissions. Councilor Yarnell identified engaged citizenry Councilor Sackett identified the City of Louisville is ideally located close to the University of Colorado, the Airport, and the mountains. WEAKNESSES Mayor Muckle listed snow removal. Councilor Loo listed snow removal of pedestrian walkways, lack of bus shelters and public and private infrastructure in disrepair. Councilor Keany asked City Manager Fleming to address the City's employee compensation. City Manager Fleming stated the City tries to stay competitive in the compensation market to retain employees. OPPORTUNITIES