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City Council Meeting Minutes January 3, 2006 Page 5 of 6 construction cost projections are very preliminary. After the design work is complete, the construction cost can be more closely assessed. Council member Sackett voiced his belief the project should go forward. He asked the Council to be mindful of the construction costs and plan to approve additional funding if necessary. Mayor Sisk asked if the project will go out for bid. Deputy City Manager Boyd stated the process has not been decided. She outlined the process for the Library construction, where contractors were interviewed and then a finalist selected. City Manager Simmons noted the bid process went well for the Police/Court Building. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Brown moved for approval of additional services proposal with McMenamin Design Associates for City Hall Remodel, seconded by Councilmember Muckle. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE NO. 1482, SERIES 2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14.20 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE HORTICUL TURAL AND FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD - 1st reading - set public hearing 1/17/06 Mayor Sisk requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1482, Series 2006. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved that Council send Ordinance No. 1482, Series 2006 out for publication, and set a public hearing for January 17, 2005. Council member Clabots seconded the motion. All in favor. LIBRARY UPDATE Deputy City Manager Boyd reported on the progress of the new library and noted work continued over the holidays. There were not any construction meetings during the holidays. She stated the building is nearly enclosed now. Mayor Sisk asked if the contractor could attend a Council meeting and update Council on the progress. Deputy City Manager Boyd suggested the Council tour the new library facility. There was Council consensus. Mayor Pro Tem Brown asked for the substantial completion date for the new library. Deputy City Manager Boyd stated the date for substantial completion is June 8, 2006.