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Louisville City Council Meeting <br />June 4, 2002 <br />Page 12 <br /> <br />Mayer voiced his concern with the maintenance costs/revenue projections. He stated that <br />the recovery does not cover capital refurbishments or replacement. He requested a better <br />breakdown of the outdoor pool projections for replacement. He addressed the Via Appia <br />underpass and asked that be made a priority. He stated that he is a strong proponent of <br />the underpass because would tie the recreation center to the trail system. He voiced his <br />concern with the slope of the site and the cost of the contingency of the project. <br /> <br />Bernard stated that there are directions to address the slope of the site including retaining <br />walls and grade changes that will deal with the drainage. <br /> <br />Mayer voiced his frustration that the swimming facility at the Recreation Center does not <br />meet the needs of the community. He asked that the needs of the four to twelve-year olds <br />be addressed. <br /> <br />Brown stated that the plan is tremendous and commended everyone for their efforts. He <br />commented that the In-line skating rink has been put on hold for other projects. He asked <br />how the project site for the In-line skating rink proposal affects the arboretum. Bernard <br />stated that the plan is to work around the arboretum. <br /> <br />Brown asked if the current soccer/cricket field has been taken into consideration in the <br />development of the overall plan. Bernard stated that the field area will not be changed. <br /> <br />Brown stated that there is a tremendous demand for youth programs and emphasized the <br />importance of the expanding programs for teens. He commented that sharing the senior <br />facility, such as the billiards room, and other facilities, with the teens would be a benefit <br />to the community. He addressed the issue of covering the pool and stated that he received <br />requests that the In-line skating facility also be covered. He reported that proponents <br />have discussed fund raisers to help pay for the covering of that facility. He agreed that <br />the underpass project at Via Appia will serve the community. <br /> <br />Levihn concurred with Council member Brown comments. He stated that he has heard <br />about the needs of the Library, Recreation/Senior Center for some time. He noted that <br />the community is very proactive and supports the proposed projects. He voiced his <br />preference to move forward with the expansion project. <br /> <br />Keany asked if an outdoor pool complex adjacent to the arboretum would create a <br />conflict. Bernard stated that that there are landscaping and fencing factors that would <br />mitigate the sound conflict. <br /> <br />Davidson asked that the parking be made available for the arboretum. He also <br />commended the Steering Committee for their work on the project. <br /> <br />.12 <br /> <br /> <br />