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City Council <br /> Meeting Minutes <br /> July 5, 2011 <br /> Page 3 of 10 <br /> 1997 "The Next Decade Plan" presented in a joint work session with Council, <br /> Planning Commission and sixty Louisville citizens on February 25, 1997. <br /> 1997 Preservation Master Plan for Louisville. DBA and Historic Boulder develop <br /> the Plan, which calls for a historic preservation commission, surveying of historic <br /> properties, designation of historic resources, and design guidelines. The plan <br /> was not adopted by the City but serves an important element in city policy <br /> development and represents the support of stakeholders. <br /> 1997 Consensus building design workshops involving city staff, stakeholders, <br /> and citizens to develop the vision, goals for downtown. Results: Downtown <br /> Framework Plan (adopted 1999) and Downtown Design Guidelines and <br /> Standards (The Design Handbook) adopted 1999. <br /> 1998 Downtown Framework Plan (Adopted 1999) recommendation: "Ensure <br /> priority is given to historic preservation planning A stated policy of the Plan: <br /> "Historic preservation should be strongly encouraged <br /> 1998 The Design Handbook. Reflects the City's philosophy to encourage the <br /> preservation and careful treatment of the historic resources within the district <br /> [Historic Downtown]. <br /> 2000 Historic building survey conducted to identify historic resources in the Old <br /> Town area. <br /> 2001 Home Rule Charter approved by voters, requires the City establish a <br /> Historic Preservation Commission. <br /> 2001 Historic Preservation Commission established by City Council. <br /> 2005 Historic Preservation Ordinance is adopted by the City Council. <br /> 2008 Louisville voters pass 2 -A to increase taxes to provide incentives to <br /> protect historic resources and the historic character of Old Town. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> Mary Kay Knorr, 1209 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO, a volunteer at the Louisville <br /> Museum, voiced her support of the Historic Preservation Commission. She urged the <br /> Council to value the HPC and noted their work reflects their dedication and expertise. <br /> COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilor Sackett stated historic preservation is very important for the City. He felt if a <br /> developer purchases a historic property and wants to use the property for other <br /> purposes; the City should purchase the property at fair market value. Councilor Muckle <br /> agreed there are economic benefits of historic preservation. <br /> Mayor Sisk stated historic preservation creates economic development in the City of <br /> Louisville. He supported a business friendly environment for developers and noted they <br /> make a significant investment in the City of Louisville. <br /> PROPOSAL FOR COMMERCIAL LANDMARK INCENTIVES <br />