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Mayer agreed with Sisk. He explained that ethics opinions are stated strictly in terms of the ethics ordinance, however, there are other questions that have been raised on this issue. He stated that it is very important for all concerned that all the facts come out, not just facts related to the ethics ordinance. He suggested a plan for the best method to accomplish this inquiry be developed over the next several weeks by the Mayor, the City Attorney and the City Prosecuting Attorney. Mayer stated that he did not wish to make any pre-judgements, however, he felt that the implications are very serious. REGULAR BUSINESS PRESENTATION - DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION PROGRESSIVE URBAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES PROPOSAL Cheri Ruskus, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Association, 801 Main Street, Louisville, Colorado explained that she presented a proposal from the Progressive Urban Management Associates to Council at the May 4, 1999 City Council meeting. The package contained a marketing plan for downtown Louisville to determine the economic future of downtown Louisville. She explained that at meeting with the Mayor, Councilman Keany, and City staff, the Mayor expressed interest in the proposal, however, he requested that it receive the support of at least twenty downtown businesses. Ruskus stated that this proposal appears to be bringing the downtown businesses together. She presented a list to Council of forty-five businesses that endorse the proposal, forty-two of which have made financial contributions to the proposal. She read the names of the businesses that endorse the proposal. Ruskus requested that the Council approve a grant to the Downtown Business Association in the amount of $13,000 to coordinate the project outlined in the proposal. She explained that, if the grant is approved, work on the project could begin immediately. She stated that the goals of the project are: 1. To develop an economic profile and niche Strategy that identifies market- driven opportunities to collaboratively promote, manage, and sustain downtown Louisville. 2. Create an distinct identity that strengthens downtown Louisville as a unique niche destination within the regional marketplace. 3. Identify new business opportunities to improve downtown Louisville's retail and service mix in a manner that enhances its existing character and sense of place. 4. Provide recommendations to the City of Louisville on policy issues to accommodate future development, including zoning, parking, etc. 5. Engage downtown property owners, business and civic leaders in a participatory process that builds ownership and collaborative marketing initiatives and improvements. She thanked Arlin Lehman, Debbie Krueger, Erik Hartronft, Rhonda Grassi and Donna Rogers for their attendance at tonight's meeting in a show of support. 4