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City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2006 Page 12 of 13 Funding for needed technology improvements in the Council chambers including a new recording system, cameras and projector will be available from the PEG grant as outlined in the Comcast franchise agreement. City Manager Simmons stated the ultimate goal is to remain on budget. There was Council consensus. LIBRARY UPDATE Deputy City Manager Boyd reported on the progress of the new library. The exterior of the building is almost complete. Work still remaining includes the top coat for the north parking lot, building utility areas and site work such as sidewalks, curb and gutter and landscaping. The interior work includes painting, installation of carpets, ceilings, and millwork and built in cabinets and furniture. The building's commissioning agent has met with the subcontractors to put together a schedule for starting and testing the mechanical system. He has also checked the under-floor for proper cleaning and sealing of mechanical ducts and valves. The Library Project is scheduled for completion on June 13, with the furniture installation, computer connections and move-in to occur after that date. The library will be closed for month of July, reopening in August, with the dedication ceremony scheduled for August 19. Boyd reviewed the updated financial reports for April. Additional project expenses will be incurred for the following items: Building commissioning; potential building subcontractors; off-site Improvements; relocation of gas main and Study for Photovoltaic Power. It is anticipated to be well below the original amount for the library project. Mayor Sisk suggested Staff contact the Cities of Lafayette and Boulder to advise them the library will be closed and Louisville residents may use their libraries. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Light updated Council on the Hamon Lawsuit. The Court ordered Hamon to re-file their claim by May 1. Hamon re-filed their claim and the City Attorney will be working with Special Counsel to respond to Hamon's latest complaint. Hamon did not respond to the City Attorney's request to engage in settlement discussions. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Simmons reported on a letter from Xcel Energy indicating their intent to file an application for a temporary expansion of the Louisville Compression Station. The letter also stated the Marshall site is Xcel Energy's