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City Council Meeting Minutes October 3, 2006 Page 3 of 15 Department to inquire if they might help raise funds to help pay for a portion of the playground replacement. The Pollicita's band, "The Sugar Daddy's" staged a concert at Memory Square during the 4th of July weekend. The event raised $1,200, which was donated to the city for the replacement of the playground. The City Council recognized Jim and Kathy Pollicita along with the members of the Sugar Daddy Band, which include Sam Barnhill, Steve Neeley and Mike Padula for their generosity and their gift to the community. Mayor Sisk presented each member with a certificate of appreciation. Jim Pollicita thanked the City Council for recognizing the Sugar Daddy Band and introduced the band members. RESOLUTION No. 43, SERIES 2006 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF BOULDER V ALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE 3A Boulder Valley School District Representative Angelica Schroeder thanked the City Council for their support of the passage of Boulder Valley School District Ballot Issue 3A. She explained the deterioration of the school facilities is a reflection of the lack of funding from the State, the high cost of maintaining 57 schools and the escalating cost of heating and electric utilities. She outlined the process followed by the Board of Education Capital Planning Committee, which was made up of private citizens and members of the business community. The findings of the Committee were then reviewed by a private consultant. Ballot Issue 3A asks the voters to approve a $297 Million Dollar Bond Issue for the school district. An Oversight Committee will be appointed to ensure all the work cited in the study will be completed. She thanked Council for their support. Mayor Sisk recused himself from the vote on Resolution No. 43, Series 2006 and explained his wife is a member of the Bond Issue Committee. He requested Mayor Pro Tem Brown preside over the agenda item, and he left the room at 7:20 p.m. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Marsella asked Ms. Schroeder to outline what improvements Louisville schools would receive. Ms. Schroeder stated the Louisville Middle School would receive additional classrooms for music and art, a cafeteria, small group areas, and other renovations. Council member Muckle inquired if project funding has been allotted to each school to ensure one project cannot borrow from another. Boulder Valley School District Representative Don Orr explained in addition to the Oversight Committee, the plan contains language, which ties in every individual school project and provides a budget for that project.