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City Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2006 Page 4 of 12 Council member Muckle mentioned the public school might be a good place to include public art. Council member Brown thanked Mr. Fels for his receptiveness to the YMCA programs. He expressed Louisville's pride in having such a unique educator in the community. Mayor Sisk thanked Mr. Fels for being part of a long line of Louisville Middle School principals so involved in community issues. Mr. Fels invited Council and staff to visit the school at any time. RESOLUTION No. 46, SERIES 2006 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOUISVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND (GOCO) Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Finance Director Patty Leslie reported the City of Louisville has worked on a collaborative application to receive grant funds from the Great Outdoors Colorado on a Louisville Elementary School project. In June of 2006 the City was notified of a $25,000 grant award under GOCO grant #06345. The Local Government grant agreement will need to be signed by the Mayor and the resolution provides City Council with a method to approve the execution of the grant agreement. City Staff is working with representatives from Louisville Elementary School to obtain timelines and budgets for the project. Those have not changed since the original grant application. The original application, timeline, and budgets will be attachE~d to the grant agreement prior to approval by the Mayor. Staff recommended Council approval of Resolution No. 46, Series 2006 - A Resolution Supporting the Agreement between Louisville Elementary School and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Trust Fund. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. COUNCIL COMMENT Council Member Brown inquired as to the grant's specific project. Leslie responded a Louisville Elementary playground and children's park. Council Member Brown commented the grant money is always a good thing and encouraged the continued practice of seeking grants when possible.