City Council Agenda and Packet 2010 07 06

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June 22, 2010 Page 5 of 7 Human Resource Manager Hix explained the City performs salary surveys in order to keep wages within the market. Mayor Sisk stated the City Council supported the employees being paid a wage comparable to the market. Councilor Yarnell commented the benefit package and the compensation package is an investment in the City. PUBLIC COMMENT Bruce Becker, 533 Coal Creek Lane, Louisville, CO questioned the employee compensation over a three-year period during very tough economic times. He noted State employees salaries have been frozen for two years. He stated government employees make twice the amount the private sector makes and their benefits package is second to none. Gail Wetrogren, 930 McKinley Avenue, Louisville, CO noted many residents distrust government in general. Council directed Staff to bring a use tax question and ordinance, for first reading at the July 6 City Council meeting. Review of City Manager’s Recommended C-I-P for 2011 - 2015 City Manager Fleming explained the 2011-2015 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (C-I-P) is an integral part of the overall budget process and final budget document. Upon Council approval of the C-I-P, all 2011 project costs will be added to the 2011 Recommended Budget presented to Council in October. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Marsella questioned the land acquisition for the City Shops. City Manager Fleming explained there is a property located to the west of the existing City shops, which if acquired would be advantageous to enlarge the City Shop facilities. Councilor Sackett felt the City Shop construction project is an investment in the City. Mayor Sisk agreed this is an opportunity to invest in the City at a tremendous value. Councilor Dalton felt the City’s first priority is the streets, water utilities and public safety and after those are fully funded all of the other projects should be funded. PUBLIC COMMENTS 31