"We are in an incredibly sound financial position - we have very little debt as a council."
The key consultation projects in the plan included new Pandora Pond recreation facilities, a wave-generating pool on Marine Parade for surfers, and a $15million multi-use velodrome, for which council would foot a third of the bill.
When residents requested details on the business cases for the projects, Mayor Bill Dalton said the plan was "more of a vision document", and the business cases were not yet finished.
Council chief executive Wayne Jack echoed Mr Dalton's remarks while discussing the velodrome project. "A business case has to be developed before we can proceed."
He said the proposed velodrome could become "one of the major hubs of cycling" in the country.
But while it would attract top athletes to Hawke's Bay, it could also be used by children and the elderly, and host activities such as basketball, futsal and indoor walking.
"It's not just for elites. It's for everyone in the community to do exercise."
The council's contribution to the velodrome would be $5.1million, while a further $5million would be targeted for fundraising, with $5million coming from grants. It was proposed the facility would be managed by Ramblers Cycling Club.
Public consulation on Long Term Plan
Pop-up shops:
Today: 11am-2pm, Napier CBD.
Sunday: 11am-2pm, Napier CBD.
Tuesday April 28, 11am-2pm in Napier CBD
Suburban meetings:
Tuesday, April 28: 6.30pm, Nelson Park School.
Saturday May 2: 2.30pm, Port Ahuriri School.
Sunday May 3: 2.30pm, Onekawa School.
For more information, visit: www.napier.govt.nz, with keyword: #haveyoursayltp2015