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City Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2017 Page 11 of 15 Open Space & Parks Fund and charge the Finance Committee to draft a policy of the transfer from the General Fund to Open Space & Parks Fund for the out years. Mayor Muckle stated the need to address the increased expenses for Short Street intersection improvements. He stated that as presented, it assumes an additional $500K cost in 2018. Costs are estimated at an additional $1 M, but half of that will come from Boulder County. Councilmember Keany asked if the additional costs for the underpass, estimated at 150,000, would be from the Capital Fund. Interim City Manager Balser stated yes. Councilmember Stolzmann stated she wants to make sure there will always be an annual, specific transfer to the Open Space & Parks Fund for operational expenses. This is not just a one year agreement. Interim City Manager Balser stated there needs to be an ongoing transfer from the General Fund. Councilmember Maloney supports that as long as for out years that number will be determined. Mayor Muckle summarized the decision: leave transfers to Open Space & Parks Fund as proposed, revisit that number for out years, move cost of Hwy 42 underpass to Open Space & Parks Fund and we will move the additional $500,000 expenses for the Short Street intersection to the Capital Fund. All agreed. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Councilmember Loo asked what the $40,000 for the My Ride Transit Promotion is. Councilmember Stolzmann stated this was added due to the great response to this year's $10,000. Interim City Manager Balser stated this will cover four my ride events through the year. Councilmember Loo stated this is a lot of money. Mayor Muckle stated this is to support sustainability objectives. Councilmember Stolzmann stated it would cover 800 my ride cards. Councilmember Loo feels a lot of those cards went to people who can afford cards. Councilmember Loo suggested moving the item to the sustainability program budget. Councilmember Loo asked what the $50,000 for an energy audit for the police department is for. Director Kowar noted the audit is complete; the $50,000 would be to implement the improvements. Councilmember Loo asked the title be changed to show it is for upgrades. Councilmember Loo asked what the Steinbaugh Pavilion improvements are. Director DeJong stated this is to replace the street faire tent; it is not for permanent changes to the facility. 27