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Councilmember Hardin stated that not everyone is being treated alike; some groups are not charged. Councilmember Zimmerman felt that the youth-oriented groups need to be given the break they are. He inquired if the feeling was that the rate is too high. Councilmember Hardin stated that this particular group is concerned about the dollar aspect. Councilmember Peterson suggested checking with the school, the Gun Club and the church to see what their policy is for renting out their facilities. He also suggested that the City should make sure it can do what it is doing by charging some groups and not others. Councilmember Hardin stated that the City must be fair and he felt the City should be able to help out its organizations. The Finance Committee directed that Ms. Hart check out some other places to find out their policy regarding facility rental and to also get a statement from the City Attorney with regard to discrimination. Case #4: Park and Recreation Commission 1993 2000 Capital Improvements Program 8/15/94 Mayor Gilbertson arrived. City Administrator Schroeder explained that each year, in August, the Park and Recreation Commission go over the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). He summarized page 16, (Proposed Capital Program Improvement Program 1993 - 2000) [1993/1994]. It reiterates the status of the 1993 and 1994 projects in various phases of construction. The rest of the plan shows what is proposed in 1995 to the year 2000. A couple of changes are due to amending project schedules. For example, the Lake Itasca trail loop was scheduled for 1996 and Central Park field lights for 1997; however, given the concerns expressed by RYAA, the two were changed around. There are many changes shown for the year 1995. The first four items listed are the same; however, the rest of the items are in response to RYAA's comments. Additions to the plan include expenditures received park trust fund dollars toward Fox, Central, River's Bend and Rabbit Parks. Mr. Schroeder stated that beginning in 1995, a Capital Match Program is shown. This is the Lawful Gambling Matching Grant program set up in 1994 with expenditures from the fund starting in 1995. He reminded Council that the $120,000 was a Council approved expenditure from the Landfill Trust Fund interest earnings for 1993 through 1995. This CIP shows $120,000 in Trust Fund dollars from 1993 to 1996 with allocations of $80,000/year thereafter. He added that this ongoing funding source allows for planned park developments without improvement bonds or levy increases. The Park and Recreation Commission is recommending approval of this CIP and is requesting ratification of their recommendation. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired, if the $120,000 comes from the interest of the Landfill Trust Fund for the year 1993, 1994 and 1995, where does the $80,000 per year come from thereafter. Mr. Schroeder stated that Council made this motion a couple of years ago. We showed $120,000 at 4.5% in perpetuity could be allocated without touching the principal. The CIP shows $80,000 in 1997 and beyond because it is expected we would need dollars toward the Public Works garage or the Police Department, etc., so we could use this money, but Finance Committee/August 22, 1994 Page 4 of 8