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. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. e Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to award the project to the low bidder. Motion carried unanimously. v. DISCUSSION OF LIBRARY AND OTHER MAJOR CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDING SCHEDULES The projects were first discussed in May and it was determined that further discussion should take place after the budget passed. The ques- tion now becomes whether to place any of the projects on the November ballot. Staff feels that, given property tax situations at present, the timing is bad. October 2 is the last date to get anything on the November ba 11 ot. Ms. Smith wondered if further discussion on the projects could be held at the Council Goal Session on September 21. Mr. Lieuallen felt that, since the Library is a most popular service, it should perhaps be considered separately because it is so unique. Mr. Obie said he would like staff to prepare a financial impact statement, including additional operating costs, on any general obligation bond capital projects. Ms. Schue said she wanted to know what else would be on the November ballot, and Ms. Engen, Policy Analyst, said there are no requests to date. Mr. Delay said his sense is that the capital outlays are dragging a bit be hind. He feels a look should be taken not only at the debt service impact for the Library, but also at what kind of debt service problems will be faced in dealing with a lot of the capital needs and how they relate to the debt service versus the assessed valuation. He wondered e if the City would soon be caught up in parkland acquisition for accommo- dating the acres per capita for the community with conversion of the one serial levy. Mr. Drapela, Parks Director, said they are closing in on that standard very nicely. They are acquiring substantial parcels, but the question is how to measure that standard by comparing a ridgeline acquisition against activity use areas which the ridgeline is not. It is necessary to be careful when judging in terms of what type of space and how it is used. Manager said that, by next week, preliminary estimates can be provided on the overall impact of the debt service for the major items listed. He also mentioned that on the Delta ponds a formal agreement has been reached with Mr. Altucker on the purchase of the first phase--Parcel A. On the other section, he thinks they will be able to obtain an option on about 50 acres. Mayor Keller said he felt there was not enough time to put an item on the November ballot and muster the support necessary. It was understood that the matter would be discussed at the September 19 Council meeting, as well as at the Council Goal Session on September 21. Mr. Haws left the meeting. e 9/12/79--3 50,/