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City Council Meeting Minutes April 5, 2016: Page 8 of 18 Mayor Pro Tem Lipton noted it was supported both from the general fund and user fees. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens noted in 2015 the Recreation Center generated approximately 2 million dollars in the recreation division and the operating was approximately 2.7 million dollars. Determining what to ask for in fees and what to ask for in additional taxes is part of the process. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Ave., Louisville, CO cautioned separating registered voters and taxpayers when conducting the second survey and not using it for election strategy. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Stolzmann thanked the Task Force members and public for their participation. She asked for a history of the preschool at the rec center. Kathy Martin, Superintendent of Recreation and Senior Services, stated about 18 years ago the rec center had an early leaming center not required to have a State license. Shortly after the program began notification from the State alerted them they needed to be licensed, so they began the process and have been licensed as a preschool for about 16 years. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton met with the school district concerning preschool. Boulder Valley indicated they plan to expand pre - school offerings. So the question becomes, what does that mean for the City's facility. The facility could be re- designed if the pre - school becomes no longer feasible. Council member Stolzmann asked about preserving the historic structure at Memory Square, if public art was included to enhance the recreation experience, and sustainability. Chris Kastelic noted public art is integral to the design and usually 1% is dedicated. Sustainability was not called out because it is integral to the building. In looking at the existing building versus the new, the net result could be the new construction could offset the old for a no net energy use. Council member Stolzmann asked if incorporating a disguised cell tower could be included. It was noted it could be investigated. Council member Stolzmann asked about including the Arboretum in the plan, especially when looking at parking, to make it look like one facility Mayor Pro Tem Lipton thanked the members of the Task Force and noted the work will continue. RESOLUTION NO. 17, SERIES 2016 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SOUTH BOULDER ROAD SMALL AREA PLAN Mayor Pro Tem Lipton called for a staff presentation.