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Councilmember Musgrove asked for details on the streetlight funds, noting the funds allocated in <br /> 2019 and that there is no allocation in 2020 or 2021. She asked if computers should be included <br /> under capital improvements. <br /> Finance Director Lund replied that there were streetlight projects added this year and provided <br /> additional details. <br /> City Engineer Westby provided additional details on the streetlight projects. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill explained that new developments are required to <br /> install streetlighting as part of their development project. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked for clarification on the unassigned items. <br /> Finance Director Lund noted that she would follow up on that. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove referenced computer charges in the budget and asked if those would <br /> be considered capital improvements. <br /> Finance Director Lund explained that would depend on the dollar amount. She noted that <br /> anything $10,000 or under becomes part of the operating budget and provided additional details. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked if staff has already reviewed the document and whether <br /> everything in the document corelates. <br /> Finance Director Lund stated that pages 15 through 21 identifies the priority codes and <br /> respective years. She confirmed that the priority items line up with the requests presented by <br /> staff. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that he wants to ensure that the existing parks are being cared for <br /> first before adding new parks. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood believed that the City is doing that, <br /> although it may not be apparent through the CIP as there are different funds used. He stated that <br /> he hopes to write a case for the Public Works Committee for two projects in Riversbend that <br /> were completed in 1984 and 1986 which would be funded through the Capital Maintenance <br /> Fund. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that he wants to ensure that the City does not overextend and can <br /> continue to maintain existing park infrastructure. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that staff is attempting to <br /> cover all the bases without overextending. He provided additional details on the Lake Itasca <br /> Park/Trail improvements planned and how those were identified for funding. <br /> 2.03: 2020 Capital Equipment Requests <br /> City Council Work Session/November 12,2019 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />