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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 17,2015 Page 20 City Manager Trudgeon sought further clarification as to whether the City Coun- cil intended a role for the Finance Commission for the 2016 levy given the time frame. Mr. Trudgeon suggested the first step from a historical perspective with program priorities studied for future reference. Chair Schroeder noted there would be a steep learning curve initially for the Commission. Mayor Roe thanked the Finance Commission and their great teamwork, as well as pride in the Council having appointed these individual members. Chair Schroeder expressed her appreciation for a great team with diverse talents of which she also was proud to serve with. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 8:02 p.m., and reconvened at approximately 8:08 p.m. Councilmember McGehee left the meeting at approximately 8:10 p.m., returning at approximately 8:23 p.m. 12. Public Hearings 13. Budget Items a. Review the 2016-2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Funding Strate- gies With the Finance Commission remaining to observe this discussion, Finance Di- rector Miller briefly presented an overview of the 2016 — 2035 CIP, including 2016 recommended funding strategies, 2016 financial impacts, and future funding considerations. Mr. Miller noted that, as usual the CIP as a starting point, includ- ed the community's vision and City Council's aspirations and goals. As referenced during discussions with the Finance Commission, Mayor Roe ob- served that, absent the significant OVAL expenditures of$2 million in approxi- mately 2020, the CIP was looking decent. Finance Director agreed with the caveat that this and future City Council's con- tinued funding increases as recommended over the CIP time period. Discussion included 2016 geothermal expansion for the Public Works Building as a specific line item and whether that was realistic so soon,requiring refreshing the plan and KFI's review along with prioritizing it with other needs, currently un- dergoing internal discussions before making a recommendation; and dependent on identifying a funding source with further vetting needed and the ultimate deci- sions of the City Council as to whether to increase funding for facilities.