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City Council Meeting Minutes April 5, 2011 Page 7 of 10 businesses in lieu of a single atrium entryway. He stated the atrium entryway is a reasonable compromise. It was suggested the applicant provide a complete history of the modifications to the buildings since Mr. Lehman's ownership, when the Final PUD is presented and that Staff work with the Historic Preservation Board on this PUD. Mayor Sisk asked City Attorney Light to confirm Mr. Lehman could proceed with the improvements to 920 and 940 Main Street. City Attorney Light explained Mr. Lehman has the existing PUD and the extension, which include some improvements to the building. The timing issue will begin with a building permit to affect the PUD. He stated the timing of the project is under the control of the owner. MOTION: Councilor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 20, Series 2011, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marsella. All were in favor. RESOLUTION No. 21, SERIES 2011 A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE WARD BOUNDARIES FOR THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO TO CONFORM TO CONSTITUTIONAL APPORTIONMENT REQUIREMENTS Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Public Relations Manager Muth explained Section 6 -4 of the Louisville City Charter states 'The City shall be divided into three (3) wards, the boundaries of which shall be revised only by a resolution adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Council." The Charter further requires that following each federal decennial census, the boundaries of wards shall be revised using current census information. The population of each ward shall not vary more than five (5) percent from the population of any other ward. Wards were changed in 2002 based on the 2000 Census numbers. The existing wards do not meet the maximum 5% variance requirement of the Charter. (Ward 2 is too small by 133 residents and Ward 3 is too large by 15 residents.) Staff presented three options for redistricting for the City Council to consider. Each option has the three wards within 5% of each other. Staffs used the following information to process and prepare these options: 1. 2011 total population from the 2010 City of Louisville US Census: 18,376 2. The average number of residents for each ward needs to be 6125. Using the 2.5% variance that is allowed above or below that average. Each ward population must fall between 5972 6278. 3. Staff tried to have ward boundaries not divide existing neighborhoods. 4. Staff used the population numbers from the 2010 City of Louisville US Census Population by Block. Census blocks are the smallest area counted by the census.