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Sisk moved that Council set Ordinance No. 1312, Series 1999 - An Ordinance Concerning Increased Penalties for Moving Traffic Violations in School Zones out for publication and set the public hearing for November 3, 1999, seconded by Sisk. Levihn asked for clarification that State Laws currently allow for increased penalties for speeding in school zones. Light replied, yes. He explained that implementing this through the City's Municipal Court procedure requires the adoption of the counterpart section of the City' s Traffic Code. All in favor. APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Davidson explained that there is currently a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment for a term ending January 2001, and appointed Paul Fletcher, of Louisville, to the Board. OTHER REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS ARISING AFTER PREPARATION OF AGENDA NONE CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Sam Light, City Attorney, provided an update on the Paradise Lane litigation. He explained that motions to dismiss were filed several weeks ago. The Plaintiffs have requested that the Court give them until October 29, 1999 to respond to the motions to dismiss. He stated that he expects the Court would allow that to happen and anticipates receiving a response to the motions to dismiss by the end of the month. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Simmons reminded Council that the Legal Committee would be meeting on Wednesday, October 20, at 4:30 p.m., and confirmed the agenda for the upcoming work session. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Keany reported that he attended a Chamber of Commerce breakfast where the purpose of the meeting was to inform the business community what the cities of Louisville and Lafayette have done regarding Y2K preparations. He displayed a pamphlet entitled Family Emergency Preparedness that was prepared by the Louisville Police Department 10