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City Council Minutes Page 4 October 8,2012 The Council discussed the pros and cons of switching to a tax-based levy approach or a franchise fee process similar to some other cities for funding street improvement projects. • There was some concern about how to treat those that have paid assessments in the past. Councilmember Gumphrey indicated he believes a levy-based program would provide consistent funding and allow for more projects to be completed each year.He also noted that he would like to see a way to credit residents who have paid assessments in the past five to seven years. Councilmember Westgaard concurred. (Councilmember Motin arrived 8:09 p.m.) Mr. Femrite stated that if the Council would like, staff can do a more in-depth study on what the public process to change the policy would entail and come back with proposed options for making it fair on those that have paid previous assessments. Mr. Femrite stated that he will hold off on the Assessment Manual updates until a more definite decision on funding is made.He proposed beginning the 2013 Street Improvement project continuing with past practice of assessing the project. This will allow for the preliminary work on developing the project to begin while reserving the ability to assess the project if no funding policy changes are made. Councilmember Gumphrey would like to make the change soon if a change is going to be made. Councilmember Motin stated he is in favor of switching to the levy-based approach but would like the financing phased in to make the process fair for residents who have recently paid assessments. • Council consensus was for Mr. Femrite to report back to the Council with additional information about a franchises fee versus tax-based approach and the options for making it fair to residents who have recently paid assessments. 6.8. 2013—2017 Capital Improvement Plan Mr. Simon presented his staff report on the city's Development Fund,Capital Outlay Reserve Fund,Park Dedication,and GRE Reserve Fund. Mr. Pearson reviewed the technology replacements over the next five years. Mr. Hecker and Mr. Schreifels reviewed proposed park projects.They stated that staff will work to prioritize the projects. The Council would like staff to see if trail repairs in Kliever Lake Fields can be tied back to the developer since the development is still in progress. Mr. Hecker stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously supported removing the downtown parking lot landscaping from next year's Capital Improvement Plan. It was noted that the school district would like to complete the Oak Knoll irrigation repair soon and is interested in splitting the cost with the city.Mr. Simon stated he will provide an 1111 update once actual pricing on the repair has been received.