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City Council Meeting Minutes October 18, 2005 Page 8 of 9 UPDATE - LIBRARY PROJECT Deputy City Manager Boyd updated Council on the progress of the new library. The first pour of the first floor of the library has been made, as well as the top coat for the underground parking garage, and elevator shaft. Next week the contractor will be bringing in steel for the library construction. The two-week forecast is posted at the library. A Web Cam has been installed on the City's Web site. A new account has been added to the library budget for downtown business advertising. Energy savings measures are discussed at the Owner, Architect and Contractor meetings. One suggestion for an energy saving measure was to add a white color coating to the library roof. She noted the window tinting for the library is the most energy efficient product available. The Architect and Contractor will bring in potential items of energy efficiencies at the next meeting. Council member Van Pelt asked what percentage of the project is completed. City Manager Boyd estimated 40% of the project is complete. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No items to report. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Simmons reviewed the sales tax projection, which was presented at the budget discussion. He requested authorization to commence the City Hall remodel. He addressed the Recreation Center and Golf Course incentive programs. He requested Staff reports: Deputy City Manager Boyd reported on the following Capital Projects: The lights and resurfacing the tennis courts at Monarch and the Davidson Mesa Open Space and Walnut Street Park trails. The Community Park completion date is scheduled for December 2,2005. Landscaping is currently being installed. Council approved a Sprayground contract, on the Consent Agenda, which will be installed soon. The trails engineering projects are under way. Memory Square Playground has been ordered and should be installed in early November Public Works Director Phare reported the street reconstruction project is being completed weather permitting and Dillon Road should be paved by the weekend. The concrete project is still under construction. City Manager Simmons reported on the following: . Park shelters replacement at Keith Helart Park.