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City Council Budget Retreat Special Meeting Minutes June 27, 2013 Page 6of13 Steve Hite, City of Louisville Operations Manager, who has worked at the existing site for 20 years, noted the parks and the public works crew work within this facility in adverse conditions and struggle for space to store their equipment. Having more room would improve their efficiencies and provide a safer environment. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo noted the funds are extended out several years and asked what budget would fund the facility. Finance Director Watson stated the funds would come from the Water Utility Fund and the Conservation Trust Fund - Parks. Council member Jasiak asked Mr. Hite if they are asking for split campuses or just a larger building and site. Operations Manager Hite stated they are requesting a larger facility with room for storage. Mayor Muckle proposed bringing the St. Andrews Crossing forward to the 2014 budget and delaying the Highway 42 Crossing Project to 2015. He asked if the Highway 42 Grant funds must be expended in 2014. Deputy City Manager Balser confirmed it would have to be spent in 2014 and can only be used for Highway 42. Council member Loo had several comments, concerns and multiple questions relative to the Capital Improvement Project requests: She inquired why is the Harney Lastoka Open Space Milk House /Milking Barn /Mule Shed Project being spread out for so many years. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained it is a Joint Louisville /Lafayette /Boulder County Project and this is the timetable established for the project. She asked if the City is working with the Town of Superior for funding of the Underpass at Davidson Mesa. City Manager Fleming responded yes. She commented wayfinding signs should be big and readable and the City should establish regulations for the dog parks. She was not in favor of new Demonstration Gardens or renovations of the existing Demonstration Garden. She opposed the Joe Carnival Park site improvements request for $114,000, which included blue grass. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained Joe Carnival Park has not had any upgrades in several years. Residents and the school teachers at Coal Creek Elementary have asked the City to add more blue grass and to upgrade the playground equipment to make it ADA compliant. She questioned the cost reduction of the multi - purpose field expansion at the Recreation Center and why the expansion is proposed. Parks and Recreation Director Steven explained the expansion would be a fantastic enhancement to the Recreation