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Louisville City Council Meeting January 4,2005 Page 6 of8 be used for long-term, or all day parking. Boyd stated with Council concurrence, Staff will begin to discuss and meet with the affected neighbors in groups or individual meetings, as well as the downtown business community. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member VanPelt asked for verification of the number of parking spaces lost in the existing parking lot. Boyd stated there are 65 spaces in the parking lot, and the proposed plan will provide for 30 spaces. She noted the museum lot and parking in residential areas will make up the difference. Council member VanPelt voiced her concern over the loss of short-term parking for downtown shoppers. Mayor Sisk concurred with Council member Van Pelt's comments. He stated Council will have to decide whether the parking spaces are being created for short-time parking shoppers or long-term employee parking. Deputy City Manager Boyd reported on Staff discussion relative to parking City vehicles at the City Shop Building, and local business owners encouraging their employees to use the outlying areas for long-term parking. Council member Van Pelt suggested the City and downtown businesses encourage alternative transportation for its employees, including eco-passes. City Manager Simmons reported the City did participate in the eco-pass program a few years ago, and inquiries could be made as to the cost for City employees. Mayor Sisk suggested the City or the contractor discuss leasing parking spaces from the Elks Club. He stressed the importance of discussing the parking issues with the residents that will be impacted. City Manager Simmons noted the future Fastrack plan for commuter rail transportation includes parking proposals. He stated the City Staff has had discussions with the President of the Downtown Business Association relative to parking alternatives. He stressed it will be difficult to duplicate parking space for parking space. Council member Levihn stated the problem is not insurmountable and stressed the importance of providing parking for downtown shoppers. APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER EVALUATION AND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Mayor Sisk reported that City Council has completed its annual evaluation ofthe City Manager. The evaluation covers the periods from January 4,2003 to January 3,2004 (eighth amended employment agreement) and also from January 4,2004 to January 4, 6