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Skate Park Renovation <br /> This item was previously discussed in Finance Committee. <br /> Urban Forester Position <br /> Councilmember Kepple remarked that the administration already proposed this position and <br /> Council supported it. <br /> Councilmember Bullock referenced the following budget priorities that he proposed: <br /> • Traffic calming implementation <br /> • Bicycle infrastructure and education <br /> • Public art <br /> • Urban forestry <br /> • Clean emission vehicles <br /> • Sport field repairs at parks <br /> He noted that these proposals have all been proposed in the past and that they are proposed again <br /> this year to indicate Council's continuing support for them. <br /> Report-a-problem website/app integration <br /> Councilmember Kepple discussed her proposal to create a report-a-problem tool that is <br /> integrated through a common website and app. The city's current report-a-problem system is <br /> actually two separate systems that were built at different times. The website and app produce <br /> separate reports. Furthermore, the app is not designed to be ADA accessible and neither solution <br /> is designed with cyber-security in mind. <br /> Councilmember Bullock expressed support, acknowledging that the app was created 8-10 years <br /> ago and can be improved. He also mentioned the need for the city to market the new app/website. <br /> Wi-Fi Update and Expansion <br /> Councilmember Kepple discussed her proposal to enhance public Wi-Fi in the parks. She <br /> explained that the City's current technology is outdated and will need to be replaced if public <br /> Wi-Fi is to continue. If it is not replaced, it will break down and Wi-Fi will be gradually phased <br /> out. She noted that she met with the IT Department and Chief Kaucheck when formulating this <br /> proposal. She clarified that the $125,000 figure would cover the cost of replacing the current <br /> equipment and is already included in the IT budget. $150,000 would include expanding Wi-Fi to <br /> City Center Park and other locations. <br /> The Committee spoke about the possibility of providing publicly available Wi-Fi to the entire city. <br /> They spoke about getting possible assistance from the County, doing a pilot project and what other <br /> cities have done. <br /> Councilmember Bullock pointed out that since this type of equipment will last about 5 years that <br /> planned replacements should be part of the capital budget. <br /> Juneteenth Celebration & Education Event <br /> 3 <br />