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Councilmember Johns agreed that the City would be looking for a partner and without a <br /> partnership, that facility would not exist. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that the community at large is asking for a community center <br /> but there is not a method of funding. He stated that leaving the item on the CIP will keep the <br /> opportunity open should a partnership arise in the future. He stated that removing the item from <br /> the CIP would send a message to the residents that the Council is not listening to them. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that too many people want a community center and therefore until <br /> additional research and opportunities are explored, the item should not be removed from the CIP. <br /> Councilmember Johns noted that the item has remained on the CIP for over 20 years and <br /> continues to be pushed back until the right opportunity arises. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that the CIP identifies the public works facility as a higher <br /> priority than a community center. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that the public works facility needs to remain a high priority goal <br /> for the short-term. He stated that each time the budget is increased, that makes it more difficult <br /> to afford the expense. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau agreed to some degree but explained that the organization is currently <br /> struggling to balance the needs of the growing community and the services provided by the City. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that the Ramsey railroad is listed between 2019 and 2020, with <br /> identified funding, and asked if that is accurate and probable. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated that the City is currently working on the Highway 10 Plan to <br /> understand which of the improvements should be prioritized and the costs that would be <br /> associated. He stated that element is at the top of the priority list and the consultant is working to <br /> further flush out the details of that element. He stated that the City needs to ensure that it does <br /> not lose the funds that have been designated towards that improvement. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that his question was relating to whether the timing identified for <br /> that improvement is realistic or whether that element should be pushed back a year or two. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich provided additional details and agreed that it would be appropriate to <br /> push that project back a year or two because the City has not yet identified the remaining funds <br /> that would be needed for that full railroad crossing and interchange project. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that the City continues to identify projects that could be done <br /> now to use the funds requested by the legislature. <br /> City Council Work Session/November 13,2018 <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br />