City Council Minutes 1995 09 27 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Bill Simmons, City Administrator, asked Council for clarification on the $34,000 walker replacement at the Recreation Center. Mayer suggested it be put in the General Fund/Capital Fund, since it is a maintenance item. Simmons stated that staff recommended one change concerning the South Boulder Road pedestrian underpass: The city has the construction funds in 1997, but it was their intent to do the design, engineering, and prepare the construction documents in 1996, which is estimated at $37,500 for 1996. He wanted the budget to be adjusted to include those funds in 1996 and the construction funds in 1997. Concerning the Parks & Recreation office, he pointed out that it is the oldest standing structure in the City, being built in 1878 and occupied by the direct descendants of Louisville's founder. He asked for a budget proposal beginning next year to do much needed repair to the building. He brought to Council's attention to a letter he had received this week from the Fire Protection District about the installation of the Opticon system, which would allow emergency traffic to change the cycles of the traffic signals to give them a right-of-way green. They had obtained a bid to install the equipment at three intersections: South Boulder Road/Hwy. 42, McCaslin/Via Appia, and McCaslin/Cherry. The cost will be $16,000. They asked the City to consider contributing toward the payment. Davidson commented that General Fund expenditures are up 11.22% over 1995. He stated that this budget, by $271,000, was increasing government spending faster than the cost of living or growth. He suggested reappropriating at least the $271,000 over to fixing the streets. Lathrop felt that as a general principle, the goal of government should be commensurate with the size of the City or less and within that context, specific needs as they arise can be addressed. Simmons stated that the Boulder Valley School District sent a letter to Council that had been shared at the September 19, 1995 Council meeting. He had drafted a brief response to the School District saying that the Council had reviewed the letter regarding the improvements to the new school campus and the City Council concurs with the District's proposal as outlined. Council gave their approval of the letter. Davidson moved that Council adjourn (10:40 p.m.). Seconded by Mayer. All in favor. Tom Davidson, Mayor ATTEST: Maj~J~s K,~/nip~, City~lerk