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City Council Meeting Minutes October 16, 2012 Page 13 of 15 Mayor Muckle suggested the Council discuss this at the next City Council Study Session. City Manager Fleming would add the item to the next study session agenda. Mayor Muckle voiced his appreciation to staff for their work on the budget and for responding quickly to Council's questions and concerns. He addressed citizen concerns relative to the open space tax for acquisition only and noted the capital improvements and maintenance taken from the Conservation Trust Fund make the open space more desirable. He was sensitive to the use of reserve funds and felt those funds should be used for long term capital improvements. He suggested the play fields behind the Recreation Center be used for sports fields, until the City of Lafayette builds their fields and suggested moving further out or not including the dollars for new multi- purpose fields in the 5-year CIP. Council member Loo questioned adding items to the budget and asked whether Council wants to take out items from the budget, such as the $30,000 budget item for irrigated blue grass at Joe Carnival Park. City Manager Fleming explained the irrigated blue grass will bring this park up to the standards of other City Parks. Council member Loo requested more information about the $3,400 budget item for portable potty enclosures for the parks. City Manager Fleming explained some of the City parks have these enclosures and it will bring the same standard to other City Parks. It also provides screening and more privacy for the public. Council member Loo requested in future budgets the projects be prioritized. Council member Sackett stated it was his understanding each department prioritizes their budget prior to submittal. City Manager Fleming confirmed his statement. He explained the use of city-wide funds is a program budget approach. Staff can provide more information than in the program budget approach, which would list priorities. Mayor Muckle closed the public hearing for the 2013 Budget and the 2013-2017 Capital Improvements. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR HISTORIC GRAIN ELEVATOR REDEVELOPMENT Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Economic Development Director DeJong reviewed the new draft for Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek partnerships in the redevelopment of the Historic Grain Elevator. City Council feedback was requested to be incorporated into a final version for the November 5, 2012 Council meeting. Staff conducted a public meeting on October 4, 2012 to gather ideas from residents for the property's use. The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the RFP and offered their comments.