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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 20, 2017 Page 24 Mayor Roe noted his hesitation in any perception that the CIP is adopted piece- meal when considerable thought was given to its summary form and fund by fund approval of the entire CIP as a fiill picture. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of these recommendations from the Finance Commission, specifically its tie to addressing maintenance of existing as- sets and not adding new assets without accounting for their maintenance and/or replacement. Councilmember McGehee stated her preference that the Commis- sion review the CIP for the next year or two on an annual basis and provide their written suggestions following that review and their options and opinions of what was coming before the City Council. Councilmember McGehee opined that she found the CIP as a continuing problem area needing to be addressed, and ex- pressed her confidence in the Commission's ability to provide additional infor- mation and assistance in addressing this area. As a body, Councilmember Willmus clarified that the City Council reviewed the CIP on an annual basis. Regarding prioritization, Councilmember Willmus agreed with a more detailed and specific look on an annual basis and allocation of those dollars in line with recommendations of the Commission in their memoran- dum. Councilmember Laliberte agreed, opining the recommendation was a good one and helped provide clarification as the City Council drilled down, including this piece related to the CIP. Councilmember Laliberte stated that she had already asked for a deeper dive into the short-terin look and needs projected; and that combined with a "why" as to an expenditure need, would only serve to help, and therefore, would receive her support. Mayor Roe spoke in support of the recommendations, especially now that he un- derstood the process better. Additionally, noting the previously discussed the "condition index" concept, Mayor Roe opined that was a good idea and suggested an added column to the CIP listing that current year condition index and allowing for a consistent scaling system across all different city assets to help staff and the City Council better perform their analysis and move CIP items around from year to year and adjust funding accordingly as part of the overall CIP listing. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Roe thanked the Finance Commission for these good ideas, without objection, staff was directed to proceed in bringing this back for formal action. g. Establish a 2018 Budget Process Timeline Finance Director Chris Miller briefly summarized the proposed 2018 budget pro- cess timeline as detailed in the staff report, providing key discussion topics and their potential dates. Mr. Miller sought guidance on these milestone dates, tight- ened up from past schedules in the interest of "quality" versus "quantity" and rec-