City Council Minutes 2009 06 23 SP

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 23, 2009 Page 7 of 7 Public Comments: John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO suggested the City Manager direct Department Directors to ask for 5%, 10% and 15% decreases in the 2009 budget to provide a range of decreases. Review of City Manager's Recommended C-I-P for 2010 - 2014 and Summary of Recommendations: City Manager Fleming recommended a Five- Year Capital Improvement Program (C-I-P) for the City for the years 2010 through 2014. On May 1,2009 departments submitted capital project requests for 2010 through 2014. Over 67 million dollars of requests were tabulated and compiled by the Finance Department. This compilation was incorporated into the Long-Term Finance Model, which indicated the City could not afford all requested projects. City Manager Fleming recommending a total of 46 million in capital project over the five-year period. Council Discussion: Councilor Muckle asked Staff to address the Conservation Trust - Acquisition Fund request for a Parks facility. Parks & Recreation Director Stevens explained the facility is for open space and parks maintenance crews and equipment. Public Works Director Phare explained the City Shop building will require a total reconstruction to facilitate both work crews and equipment. City Manager Fleming explained 2010 will be the planning year for the facility. Public Works Director Phare noted it may require an acquisition of additional property for development of the facility. Council discussion included solar panels for the new facility and tax incentives for the solar considerations. Review of Budget Calendar: City Manager Fleming reviewed the key steps and dates for Council consid€~ration. He suggested a meeting date be set in August for the 2009 Budget amendments. August 18 was set for Staff recommendation to the Council and August 25 for Council action. Charle