City Council Study Session Summary 2009 04 14

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City Council Study Session Summary DATE Page 2 of 3 February - Valentines Day Event, Annual Heat Relief Dinner, and volunteered for computer donation program. Provided training to Denver kids on how to use the computer. March - Attended Council, and involved in the Patrick's Day dinner. April- Boulder Valley Youth Leadership Summit, and Poet-A-Thon. Purchased backpacks for kids in the Boulder County Human and Health Services program. Chat books for sale. Dark City Ordinance. International Dark Sky - An organization to reduce light pollution in the sky, and save energy. Provided information about the ordinance. The YAB future goal is to discuss the Dark City program with the City of Louisville Council. The Y AB would like to have more input in the issues of Louisville. Y AB members requested Council support and knowledge to set up a program or ordinance to promote a Dark City. In addition members would like to receive the Advance Agenda and City Calendar. The Y AB indicated that this year was Collaborative, entertaining, and beneficial. Update/Discussion - Louisville Cultural Council (LCC) LCC members reviewed the presentation details, as well as a preview of the new plays, and concerts in the summer. The LCC is now on Facebook. The LCC is receiving positive feedback. A challenge facing the Cultural Council is that scheduling is becoming an issue; having to provide the building at the Arts Center for a number of events. The Arts Center venue is small and the fire code is 110 people which limits the attendance. The Theatre staging interferes with other venues, as well as scheduling three week runs. Currently, the staff is making arrangements to make available filming options. City Council members expressed appreciation and gratitude for the work of the LCC. Update/Discussion - Long-Term Financial Planning/Budget Presentations City Manager Fleming presented the results of the informal survey in regards to City services and infrastructure. The intent is to go forward with a professional survey to provide more representative and statistical valid results. Sampling was taken from the BRaD, Senior Event, Lions, Chamber of Commerce, City Boards and Commissions, and the CEO forum. Overall groups supported the long range planning and proactive approach of the City. Staff indicated that it was important that the City conduct a professional survey. Council members discussed the need to identify specific needs and make a case for increasing taxes; the ballot should target the tax revenues for specific purposes. Staff commented that resources to appropriately maintain the streets and an updated run of the pavement life model are needed. The funding source needs to be flexible and address the City's infrastructure. Council members discussed the value of a use tax and sales tax, although both are highly variable.