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City Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2011 Page 4 of 12 Councilor Muckle stated the historic preservation grants should not be limited to $6,000 and noted preservation could include windows, foundation or structural work, which is not routine maintenance. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO agreed it does not require a change in the Code or process. It is a Council decision on each application. Ann Marie Spear, 557 Jefferson Avenue, Louisville, CO stated the replacement of the eaves, which were structural, was eligible under the City's guidelines for a grant; however those eaves were not painted at that time. She noted the painting and door replacement are aesthetic and eligible according to the historic preservation ordinance Councilor Yarnell agreed the Code does not need to be changed, but felt there should be some clarity on the priorities of historic projects as to whether it is routine/ ongoing maintenance or structural preservation. She felt each application should be reviewed. Ann Marie Spear, 557 Jefferson Avenue, Louisville, CO agreed and explained the historic preservation program is a work in progress. One restoration project may lead to another for aesthetics. She explained she is trying to maintain her historic home the best she can and felt the application should be respected for all the work put in the preparation of the application. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella agreed historic preservation is a work in progress. She did not believe the City envisioned routine maintenance, item per item, but felt the application should be honored. She supported the approval of Resolution No. 47, Series 2011 and suggested the guidelines be reviewed at a Council Study Session. Councilor Yarnell thanked Ms. Spear for clarifying the progression of her restoration project. She felt guidelines should address why the restoration is necessary and how it will be done before public funds are being spent. Councilor Muckle agreed. MOTION: Councilor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 47, Series 2011, seconded by Councilor Dalton. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 5 -0. Absent: Mayor Sisk and Councilor Sackett. OPEN SPACE ZONE DISTRICT ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES No. 1597, SERIES 2011 AN ODINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE AN OPEN SPACE ZONE DISTRICT AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS, AND REZONING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PARCELS TO OPEN SPACE 2 Reading