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City Council Meeting Minutes October 3, 2006 Page 9 of 15 that the Louisville Revitalization Commission is not bound by Ballot Issue 200, however have amended their bylaws to be compliant with the Charter amendments. Mayor Pro Tem Brown asked Mr. Deborski why he was prohibited from attending the Louisville Revitalization Commission meetings. Mr. Deborski reported on attending a Louisville Revitalization Commission meeting last spring where he raised a question about the urban renewal process. Several days later he received a certified letter from the City Manager's office. The letter stated as a Planning Commissioner he could be in violation of a conflict of interest provision of the Home Rule Charter, and urged him to seek a legal advisory opinion. City Manager Simmons confirmed the Louisville Home Rule Charter specifies that members of a public body or city employees cannot attend meetings where there is a potential conflict of interest. Mayor Sisk explained if Mr. Deborski requested a legal opinion on a potential conflict of interest, the City would pay an advisory judge to give such an opinion. Mayor Pro Tem Brown voiced his support of the Louisville Revitalization Commission and urged Council to go forward with the process. Council member Marsella voiced her belief the TIF funding would bring the needed infrastructure into the Highway 42 area. She stressed the Highway 42 infrastructure must be tied into the downtown area. She explained the TIF funding will bring the means without affecting the City's general fund. Council member Sackett voiced his support of urban renewal and his belief the Louisville Revitalization Commission could operate with complete separation from the TIF funds. Mayor Sisk reviewed the history of L.ouisville's Urban Renewal Authority Board and explained many municipalities have separate urban renewal authorities. He stressed that Council needs help from the experts who serve on the Commission. He stated many cities are getting involved with the developers, whereas Louisville is trying to unite the private and public sector. He explained the Safeway, King Soopers and Pow Wow grounds are listed in the revitalization area because there is a potential for renovating and retaining those businesses. He stated the Louisville Revitalization Commission is fully involved in an advisory role to the City Council. He valued the expertise of the Commission and urged Council to find a way to make the process work. Mayor Pro Tem Brown addressed the 25-year urban renewal process and explained there would be a flow of funds through the TIF financing. He stated there would be no indiscretion of funds, because project funds would be