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Louisville City Council Meeting October 19, 2004 Page 13 of 15 Personal services in all funds increased 3.6% over the 2004 budget. The increase includes an approximate 1% increase for cost of living and an average 2.5% merit increase for existing positions. Benefits increased an average of 7.2% over 2004 budget. Capital improvements - The more significant projects included in the 2005 budget are the new library, the second phase of the McCaslin interchange, street reconstruction, the community park, potential land acquisition, and various water and wastewater systems improvements. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Brown complimented City Manager Simmons for his thorough presentation. He stressed the Council will have some tough choices to consider on the 2005 City budget. He requested more citizen input at the November 3rd meeting. Simmons noted by ordinance, 1% of the sales tax must go to capital projects, and 40% of the sales tax would be diverted to the general fund for one year only. Mayor Sisk stated if the Ballot Issue 200 passes, those mandates would have to be implemented in the 2005 budget. He stated the information should be put out to the residents. He thanked Finance Director Patty Leslie for her work on the budget. COMMUNITY PARK UPDATE Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Land Management Director Cindy Lair acknowledged and thanked Park Project Manager Kathy Kron, for hard work and the citizens who participated in the planning process. · Lair reported the Land Management Staff and Design Concepts are moving toward completion of the final design and construction documents for the Community Park. She introduced Shawn Rolingher, of Design Concepts, who would present the most recent 'site plan as well as architectural plans for the Pavilion and Outdoor Stage. On October 4, 2004, Design Concepts submitted a 50% complete set of construction plans, which were reviewed by Staff as well as Council members Van Pelt and Levihn. The landscape plan was presented to Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board on October 7, 2004 and their input was received. The Bella Vista Connector Road design is a concern with the park design. Lair reviewed the project budget, and noted Staff and Design Concepts are keeping a very close eye on the budget as design progresses. She explained that Staff has submitted for a $200,000 local government grant from GOCO. Successful recipient will be notified on December 1st. If funded by the grant, would include the water feature, tot play area, basketball court, small picnic shelter and funding for Youth Corps involvement. 13