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City Council Meeting Minutes Apnl 19, 2016 Page 13 of 17 Deputy City Manager Balser noted there was a question concerning the extension of this tax and about a portion being allocated to the museum on the citizen survey The consultant for the survey was asked to provide the data but the timeline would still be tight Mayor Pro Tem Lipton was conflicted on having this conversation with all the effort on the Rec Center Task Force. Perhaps more effort needs to be done regarding analysis for voters as has been considered with other taxes. Laying the foundational work to show what the money is going to be used for is important. Council member Stolzmann was not concerned about getting a negative voter answer it would just help in determining the way to represent those voters. Multiple questions in a year are not a problem as voters can make a decision on each question Council member Keany was concerned about asking too much at one time This could be on a ballot again, but if it is put on and the rec center also fails, it would be a concern. There is also the potential for a Broadband question. Mayor Muckle felt the populace could determine which ballot items should be supported. Eight years of foundation has been laid with the successes of this program. Council member Loo agreed since so much work had been put into the Rec Center Task Force she found it difficult to be objective. Faced with two tax issues, voters may be reluctant. She leaned toward waiting Council member Leh felt there was little to lose and more to gain by waiting on this tax extension. PUBLIC COMMENT Gordon Madonna, member of the Historical Commission, wanted to continue funding historic preservation As a resident, he felt the priority was historic preservation. Chuck Thomas, on Historic Preservation Commission, noted this was a unique tax for preservation and is a jewel for preserving the community. Other communities have to beg for funds and twist projects to match guidelines. Here the fund is dedicated to preservation and makes for strong community character Linda Haley, on Historic Preservation Commission, said as a resident she was torn The HPC would have a lot of work to get the word out and show it is beneficial. She felt maybe one more year to pursue this might be beneficial. Tax payers will recognize the difference between continuation and addition of a new tax. Historic preservation is a compliment to Rec Center not a competition.