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City Council Meeting Minutes June 19, 2018 Page 5 of 9 Mayor Pro Tem Lipton stated he disagreed with Councilmember Stolzmann stating it is a reasonable consideration that whoever was the second lowest bidder would likely also have had to make the same changes and also asked for more money. He stated you cannot conclude the second lowest would have been less expensive at this point. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton moved to pay 75% ($109,000) of the amount with the stipulation the design team not ask for more. Mayor Muckle seconded the motion. Councilmember Leh stated he agrees more than disagrees with Councilmember Stolzmann but he stated the responsibility should Ile with staff to be extra careful. He stated he reluctantly supports this as a practical matter. Roll call vote: Motion passed 4-1; Councilmember Stolzmann voting no. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICES FOR SENIORS Director Stevens stated the department partners closely with over 30 agencies to provide services for the seniors in the community. He noted that includes services in both recreation and golf. He added the City provides employment opportunities for seniors and currently has a total of 65 employees over 60. He noted affordable housing in the region and in Louisville is a challenge for seniors. Katie Beasley, Senior Services Supervisor, gave a program overview highlighting day trips, special events, health and wellness programs and classes, a drop in meal program, and resource information. She noted the resource coordinator saw over 243 seniors with questions about resources last year; the lunch program served 173 people over 9100 meals in 2017; and the silver sneakers program accounts for over 49,000 check -ins at the Recreation Center each year. The department partners with the Library for many programs including hosting a book club. They also partner with the police department/code enforcement to get help for seniors with various code issues. Beasley stated the Boulder County Age Well document is currently being updated and will be completed by the end of the year to allow the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) to get State and Federal funding. It is updated every four years and includes input from a survey given to seniors throughout the County. Councilmember Leh asked how Senior Services will be included in the Transportation Master Plan. Beasley stated typically transportation and housing are addressed in the Age Well document. Councilmember Leh stated the survey will be important and will help inform us about what the seniors really want and need for services from the City. Councilmember Leh stated he has heard some concern there is no longer a Senior Board. He asked if the City needs a Board for seniors or do we adequately address