City Council Minutes 2020 07 23 SP (Budget Retreat)

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City Council Meeting Minutes July 23, 2020 Page 4 of 5 Members encouraged staff to look into what options there might be to move to a fully electric fleet over the next few years. Members where asked if they have any projects they would like considered that were not included in the proposal. Councilmember Fahey asked that freeze proof water fountains at John Breaux Park be included. Councilmember Lipton asked that the open space signs that that are no longer readable be replaced; he would also like additional small directional signs. He asked for easy affordable signs, not elaborate ones. Members will bring something back for consideration. Mayor Stolzmann asked for an evaluation of solar panels added to the Rec Center compared to our WindSource project. Councilmember Lipton would prefer using the solar garden option. City Manager Balser stated this may require more time than is available for this budget cycle but staff will look at options. Members discussed if there might be funding for a one-time payment for Renewable Energy Credits to move the City towards all renewable energy as there was not time to get this on the ballot this year as we did not have enough information. Members were very supportive of the concept but feel they need more information to do it well and properly fund it. Staff will bring more information and options for the next budget discussion. Councilmember Dickinson stated he would like the Council to consider infrastructure improvements to the area around the Steinbaugh Pavilion and Front Street. Staff will look for a place for this in the six -year plan. City Manager Balser noted that many items were added or moved earlier in the program during this conversation so that will require staff to move other things around or remove things to make that happen. /_11310111 V Z Members adjourned at 2.34 pm. Ashley Stolzmann, Mayor Meredyth Muth, City Clerk