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City Council Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes June 27, 2013 Page 7 of 13 Complex. He explained the reason the cost of the project was reduced is the cost of synthetic turf has gone down. She questioned the renovation of the Inline Hockey Rink and requested demographics establishing the need for an Inline Hockey Rink. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained survey results indicate this would be used by youth organizations. They are also looking at reinvesting in Tennis Courts for Pickle Ball based on requests from the aging populations. He explained this is a cross between tennis and badminton. She asked Parks and Recreation Director Stevens to explain the increase in the cost for bathrooms at the Arboretum. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained after discussions with the Horticulture and Forestry Board, it was decided the bathroom facility should be more centrally located. Due to its close proximity to the All- Purpose Sports Field and the Skate Park the project is being upsized for a higher concentration of use. She asked if the cost of the Washington /McCaslin underpass has gone up or whether the cost was always $1.5 million dollars. City Manager Fleming stated the cost has always been $1.5 million dollars, part of which are for design funds and part for construction funds. She asked if the $1.5 million dollars included landscaping. CIP Manager Trettin explained the bids have gone out and Council will be asked to consider a contract. Council member Jasiak commented on the redevelopment of the parks and reported hearing from mothers about the functionality of parks with respect to children. They report Community Park is not particularly functional in comparison to Heritage Park. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens favored a public process such as a charette, where adults and children can comment on the design and the types of equipment. He noted one of the City's Parks Project Manager strength's is playground design and in particular compatibility within the environment and the surrounding neighborhoods. Mayor Muckle inquired if the Departmental CIP Budget submittal process differed from previous years. Finance Director Watson explained the individual request sheets were exactly as submitted by the department. City Manager Fleming's changes appear in red on the summary sheets. Council member Loo addressed the $72,000 City Bike Share Program proposed in 2015. City Manager Fleming stated it had been removed from the budget. Council member Loo commented the City does not have enough dog parks and if an opportunity arises she suggested the City go forward. She inquired about the Library's CIP request for Library room study space. Library Director Barrett explained there is much demand for study rooms.