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June 22, 2010 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO did not support <br />the following capital projects: Park Public Restrooms, paving Harper Lake <br />parking lot, police department landscaping, and the replacement of dumbbells at <br />the Recreation Center. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Marsella questioned the replacement of playground equipment in <br />the parks. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained the Staff evaluates <br />play ground equipment according to government guidelines on safety. He also <br />noted parts for some older playground equipment are obsolete. He explained the <br />restrooms in the parks are funded with lottery money and must be a capital <br />project. These funds cannot be used for operations. <br />Councilor Sackett voiced his support for the proposed Capital Projects budget. <br />Mayor Sisk suggested looking at each parking lot paving project. Councilor <br />Clabots suggested re-evaluating the Aquarius Parking lot project. <br />City Manager Fleming thanked Council for their discussion and stated Staff will <br />present a refined Capital Project Budget. <br />Major Budget Themes and Potential Budget Changes for 2011 <br />Council accepted the major budget themes and “status quo” budget for 2011. <br />Preliminary Goals for 2011 <br />City Manager Fleming requested Council direction on goals for 2011 so those <br />goals, and the resources needed to achieve them, may be incorporated into the <br />2011 Recommended Budget. <br />Mayor Sisk commented on the water utility funds and suggested those services <br />should receive a cumulative analysis. He also suggested shared service <br />agreements with other entities. <br />Councilor Dalton inquired about the fee for cemetery plots. Finance Director <br />Watson explained the cemetery fund is subsidized by the general fund. Parks <br />and Recreation Director Stevens stated the City performs surveys every year to <br />ensure the price of cemetery lots are in the market. <br />Process Questions for Council <br />City Manager Fleming asked how Staff can improve the budget and other <br />decision making processes to make the best use of limited time and resources. <br />Councilor Yarnell commented the information provided by Staff is very readable. <br />32 <br /> <br />