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Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that staff was simply putting the projects together, <br /> noting that this is the first year for projected City Hall improvements as the building is beginning <br /> to age. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked for opinions on the priority of the City Hall items. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer confirmed that the roof could be listed as a higher priority. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau asked for details on the process staff uses to assign dates for the projects. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer provided details on the input staff has received from <br /> contractors. He noted that both the landscaping and roof need to be repaired, but are not critical <br /> repairs and simply need to be included on the list to be done. He stated that if one had to go <br /> before the other,he would agree that the roof would be before the landscaping. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she was simply asking for input on why one was given <br /> more priority than the other. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that he has faith that staff has the knowledge necessary to properly <br /> prioritize the items included on the CIP rather than approving the items included. He stated that <br /> if the Council feels that there should be a focus on prioritization of the CIP,perhaps a Committee <br /> should be put together to do that. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove noted that the Council was elected to ask questions, give direction <br /> and provide feedback to staff. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that the direction the Council gave staff was to prioritize the CIP <br /> based on the highest anticipated needs, which is what was presented and now the discussion has <br /> focused on reprioritizing the list. He stated that this is a flexible document that will ebb, and <br /> flow based on the conditions that arise and encouraged the Council not to spend too much time <br /> in the weeds. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that she sent her questions to staff prior to this meeting and prior <br /> to the last meeting to provide her thoughts and questions. She noted that some items have still <br /> not been fully answered and therefore she would like those answers before the CIP is brought for <br /> formal adoption. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that he would like the document to remain a very high-level document <br /> that remains flexible in this dynamic atmosphere. He stated that he trusts the judgement of staff <br /> in prioritizing the needs based on the needed timing. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich referenced the parks supplemental packet, noting three projects listed <br /> under 2021. She referenced the bridge crossing that is identified, and she believes to be a lower <br /> priority. She asked that items of that nature be moved to a later year to be kept as a placeholder. <br /> City Council Work Session/November 18,2019 <br /> Page 3 of 14 <br />