City Council Study Session Summary 2009 09 22

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Update /Discussion Revenue Projections Discussion 2009 ICC Code Adoption Process City Manager Items and Future Agenda Items Reminder of carpool to the Site Selection Conference in Denver. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Next Meeting October 27, 2009 Submitted by Rhonda Welborn City Council Study Session Summary September 22, 2009 Page 2 of 2 regarding the noise impact on residential areas near Monarch. Schools and the Hospital. Quinn stated a Quiet Zone analysis is being conducted for the entire corridor, and is to be available in November or early December. Fleming presented the city's revenue and expenditure trends with various graphs. Golf and water revenues are down from 2008. The current revenue trend indicates that the City Sales Tax Revenues are averaging 8% below budget. These assumptions are best estimates for the next five years. A councilor commented that ConocoPhillips may have a much greater precipitous affect through sales tax increases. Councilors felt overall the trend projections were realistic and reasonable for planning purposes. The City expects to return to 2008 levels in 2015 based on "real" dollars. This trend does not account for inflation and assumes a successful revenue campaign in Superior for library services. Mike Jones presented and discussed the adoption of the ICC 2009 Building Codes. The presentation included information on residential and commercial codes. The Building Safety Department expects to have a first reading on October 20, 2009, and a second reading on November 17, 2009, with an implementation date of January 1, 2010. Public Comment and Topics of discussion included: to Elimination of residential sprinkler code New code cycle in 2012 Current State legislation Fire Station supports implementation of sprinkler codes Require sprinklers for new construction Improvement in technology Sprinkler codes may be eliminated in next code cycle Concern of Cost Possible pilot or research to demonstrate numbers to Mitigate the cost for residences Consider staff input on water tap fees Propose ordinance that can change minor permit fees Amend ordinance fee schedule, use, construction, occupancy Mike Jones indicated that the Board of Appeals has reviewed the code and will finalize in early October. Notices will be sent as appropriate and ensure the Louisville Fire Protection District is represented.