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February 2, 2012 Page 2 7. DEFERRED MATTERS 8. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. Estella Park Restroom Fire (Oral Report) The District has property insurance covering the Estella park restroom fire with a deductible of $2,000. For rebuilding purposes, the plan is to abandon the current site and erect a one -stall restroom similar to that at Dos Vientos Neighborhood Park -- a prefab building which will be located between the tennis courts and the parking lot. Hare is currently getting estimates on the work and will bring results to the Board for consideration. Waiving the formal bid procedure may be in order to hasten repair. 9. NEW ITEMS A. Strategic Plan Study Session — Review and Update Strategic Plan Friedl opened the update session and presented a brief history of the creation of the current strategic plan -- including its approval in May 2011 and an update report given to the Board in December 2011. Tonight's session provides an opportunity for some fine tuning as well as further direction and input from Board members. Friedl referenced several issues facing the District, including financial challenges. Water costs continue to increase. The District must balance operating costs/capital costs. Upcoming assets and opportunities include the upcoming District's 50th Anniversary celebration (Lindsey provided details), the McCrea Visitors Center and attendant programs, NRPA Gold Medal Application, opportunities in social networking, etc. Lewanda presented an overview of the District's financial information Discussion ensued. Topics included addressing the aging of the community, a possible 50th Anniversary capital improvement grant program, obtaining "District of Distinction" status (offered by CSDA), maintaining a 15% (and perhaps pushing to 20%) General Fund Reserve. 10. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Budget Performance Report — December 2011