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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 10, 2017 Page 12 loan from the Pavement Management Plan with or without interest or future park dedication fees even though deemed inconsistent); and impacts on existing or new levy funds or other program revenues. City Manager Trudgeon suggested that future City Council discussions in ad- dressing gap financing involve Finance Director Chris Miller and his suggestions for the best long-term option for the city and its taxpayers. Mr. Brokke provided estimated operating budget forecasts for 2018, 2019 and 2020, including administration, depreciation and staffing changes, opining that his estimates were conservative based on projected revenues for different users. Further discussion included the 2017 operating budget and adjustments for 2018 if the project proceeds with the theory that revenues from greater use of the build- ing would offset operating costs; and sustainable design features included as Al- ternates One and Two (Attachment E). Mayor Roe requested that consulting architect representatives address questions since their last presentation. HAGEN, CHRISTENSEN & McILwain Architects (HCM Architects) ■ Tim McILwain, Architect ■ Dan Lawrence,Architect Mr. McILwain highlighted design specifications (Attachment C), noting that there had been even further updates completed at 5:30 p.m. today; with those full speci- fications available through the Parks & Recreation Department with a complete set ready for distribution upon approval by the City Council. Mr. MclLwain reit- erated the amenities included for the community gathering space and seating for 100 at tables, in addition to the cafe seating outside in the entranceway, coun- ter/bar seating and on the patio under cover or in the open. Mr. MclLwain noted the potential flexibility with the glass wall expanse that can be manipulated de- pending on the space needed for an event. Councilmember Laliberte advised that she had promised community members to ask why glass garage doors had not been considered leading between the rental and patio spaces to allow free-flow of guests and air circulation versus a single door. Mr. McILwain responded that their firm had previously included that design in a number of restaurants, but had experienced numerous downsides, including that they were typically not energy-efficient and allowed lots of insects through most of the summer months. Mr. McILwain further advised that some codes also re- quired screening that opening, preventing the desired free-flow, and addressed other bad experiences found as to their usability, thus their lack of recommenda- tion for this application. Mr. MclLwain opined that the proposed design would