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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 15, 2017 Page 9 added an additional $1,500 annually to operating costs. Mayor Roe thanked staff for including that good information and that level of detail. While not having reviewed too much of the more detailed information at this point, Councilmember Laliberte asked that staff look at equipment not used on a regular basis to determine if other opportunities were available to share with other entities or through public/private partnerships that could still be at the ready and possible for cost-sharing. City Manager Trudgeon concurred, and clarified that staff performed those cost- share opportunities as much as possible,but often the necessary equipment may not be available for immediate use if and when needed. However,Mr.Trudgeon agreed to keep that suggestion in mind. As per his previous discussions with City Manager Trudgeon, Mayor Roe noted his appreciation of the plus/minus comparison information for 2018, noting that this also shifted things in later years for the 20-year CIP picture as well. Therefore, Mayor Roe asked staff to prepare a 1-2 page summary of major changes resulting over that long-term picture as decisions are made to shift capital items, especially those larger ticket items beyond the 5 year picture. As noted by Finance Director Miller, City Manager Trudgeon asked the City Coun- cil for any additional guidance, particularly staff's funding recommendations, as the budget process moves forward and whether or not those four items were within the City Council's comfort parameters or if individual council members had differ- ent thoughts. Councilmember McGehee stated her comfort level with staff's recommendations. At this stage, Councilmember Laliberte stated her comfort with the recommenda- tions. However,with recommendation#4(OVAL improvements),Councilmember Laliberte noted the dependence on legislative representation; and suggested staff update and begin telling the facility's regional draw rather than relying on past presentations and information. Mayor Roe agreed that staff should prepare to start that process as soon as possible, especially for the city's legislative delegation. In terms of resilience, Councilmember McGehee agreed that regional support from the legislature was necessary to avoid big changes to the facility and its operations without that support. City Manager Trudgeon advised that both he and Parks&Recreation Director Lon- nie Brokke had already initiated informal discussions with state representatives, and had participated in webinars about the legislative process itself. Mr. Trudgeon