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close to avoid conflict. She stated that the City is part of a consortium to negotiate for health <br /> insurance and other benefits. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that at some time she would like additional information on the <br /> trails system, similar to the rating system for the roads and long-term maintenance planning. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if that could be funded through park trust fund or public revolving <br /> fund. <br /> Finance Director Lund replied that 2019 would be the first year that element would be included in <br /> the general fund. She stated that the park trust fund currently has about $590,000 and if the cost <br /> for trail maintenance is $50,000, that would only cover ten years of maintenance and would not <br /> include the additional park maintenance needs. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau asked if the Council is in favor of removing the cost from the levy <br /> temporarily and continuing discussions in the future. <br /> Councilmember Johns stated that there has to be a plan for the trail maintenance, similar to road <br /> maintenance. She stated that she would prefer to spend the time to do the plan right and that should <br /> be a priority for the year. She stated that unless numbers have been prepared,the work would not <br /> need to begin in 2019. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the condition of the trails <br /> has been inventoried already. He stated that the needs and overall costs are known, the existing <br /> funding levels are simply outstripped by the needs. He stated that the funding request has been <br /> made in attempt to stay on top of the maintenance needs. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau confirmed the consensus of the Council to keep the trail paving <br /> maintenance item in the budget for further discussion. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided background information <br /> on the previous funding for trail maintenance, noting that in 2018, $50,000 was included in the <br /> trail maintenance line item. <br /> Finance Director Lund explained that the park trust fund cannot be used for maintenance. She <br /> stated that she will provide additional information on the impact to the levy and another choice, <br /> showing if the capital maintenance fund is used. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that grant funds have been received in the past and it would be <br /> important to know in the future if there are maintenance needs specified in return for receiving the <br /> funds. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich provided background information on the Alexandra House, which <br /> works with the police department to provide a place of refuge for those that have been abused. He <br /> stated that the City has contributed$5,000 annually for the past ten years. He stated that the United <br /> City Council Work Session/July 10,2018 <br /> Page 5 of 8 <br />