The committee forwarded an amended long-range capital plan to the full Board of Aldermen and spent substantial time discussing items that committee members asked staff to carry into the 2026 budget planning process. Nikki Mayer, a city project-team staff member, explained that projects originally listed for 2025 that are not likely to begin this year were proposed to be moved into 2026 so they would appear in next year's budget cycle.

Several aldermen questioned specific line items and asked staff for clarifications and cost estimates. The YMCA requested several items be listed on the plan, and Anne Hayes, representing the YMCA, told the board the "coffee bar" concept is a gathering option for older adults modeled on other YMCA branches and intended to support socialization and senior programming. Hayes said: "we're just looking for a place for seniors to be able to gather and it's part of their well-being." Mayor or committee members asked that staff return budget figures for the spiral staircase repairs, pavilion and playground replacements and for a possible vinyl fence replacement near a generator; staff said quotes would be obtained and brought back at midyear or to the full board for approval if immediate action was warranted.

Aldermen also discussed a possible splash pad as a future park amenity and emphasized that a location and funding plan would be needed before it could be placed on the capital plan. One alderman said the city should avoid siting a splash pad in areas that flood. Staff recommended treating large roof replacements (such as Riverchase's roof) as a separate reserve rather than a capital project that would be assumed to occur in a single budget year.

Motion to forward the amended long-range capital plan to the full board was made by Alderman Mazurang, seconded by Alderman Hills; the motion passed on a voice vote. The committee directed staff to return with price estimates for the items discussed (vinyl fence replacement, playground repairs in 2028 and 2029, potential splash pad location and cost, and reserve options for large roof work) so they can be properly budgeted.