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City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2006 Page 6 of 7 City Attorney Light noted if Council chooses to move forward with one or more ballot issues for the November election, the County Clerk must by notified by July 25. Council must direct the City Clerk to proceed with the notification process. Next, a resolution must be approved to call for a special election, and define the ballot style. Finally, the election question must be certified by August 15. Council member Muckle asked if there is any in the cost of an election for one ballot question versus two. City Attorney Light stated the County will charge for the Tabor notices in addition to the election. City Clerk Varra stated the cost of the election would be relatively the same, whether there is one or two ballot questions. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Brown moved the Council direct the City Clerk to proceed with notification to the County Clerk the City of Louisville will participate in the November 7,2006 election, seconded by Council member Sacket. All in favor. Absent: Council member Marsella MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Brown moved the Council direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution combining both use tax questions into one ballot question to be brought back for the August 1, 2006 City Council meeting, seconded by Council member Clabots. All in favor. Absent: Council member Marsella. MOTION: Council member Yarnell moved to table Resolutions No. 29 and 30, Series 2006, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brown. All in favor. Absent: Council member Marella. City Manager Simmons reported 58% of the votes cast in the 2005 Use Tax ballot question were against the measure. LIBRARY UPDATE City Manager Simmons reported the library construction and the move into the new facility are all on schedule. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No items to report. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Simmons reported on the Planning Commission's review of the Urban Renewal Area; the Skate Park closure for repairs; and the two dog off- lease areas in Louisville; one at Community Park and a second at the Davidson Mesa open space.