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