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Louisville City Council Meeting February 15, 2005 Page 5 of 14 Council member VanPelt inquired as to the lead certification of the library. City Manager Simmons explained the lead certification cost presented a budgetary problem. Deputy City Manager Boyd explained the lead certification process would cost approximately $40,000. Council member Keany asked if the lighting is consistent with the rest of the downtown area. Planning Director Wood stated the lighting is shielded to prevent light spillage to adjoining property. Council member Keany voiced his concern the building lighting would be out of character for the downtown, and noted the lighting in the parking lot is modern opposed to the rest of the downtown area. Poli stated the lighting has been carefully selected to be appropriate for the building and the lighting in the parking lot was intended to be subtle rather than ornate. Council member Brown addressed the Street Faire, and asked if the work on the library would cease at noon. Deputy City Manager Boyd stated the work and the fences would be drawn back at noon, however construction work would continue. Council member Brown stated the downtown height restriction has been discussed and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. With respect to parking, he suggested the downtown employees be educated as to parking in the appropriate all-day parking spaces. Mayor Sisk stated the parking should be utilized for the downtown shoppers and not employees. He addressed the issue raised by Mr. Hartronft that the City has not provided parking in the downtown area. He stated the City purchased the Steinbaugh property for additional parking to the downtown area, however, that space was utilized for the Steinbaugh Pavilion. He stressed the residential property owners will be contacted in order to expand the parking for the downtown area. He commended the Steering Committee and the Planning Commission for their work on the Library review process. Doug Grinbergs, 530 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO voiced his desire to have photo panel lighting on the library roof. He suggested full-cutofflighting for the new Library. Mayor Sisk requested public comment, and hearing none closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council member Brown moved for Council approval of Resolution No.5, Series 2005, seconded by Council member Marsella. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of7-0. ORDINANCE NO. 1464, SERIES 2005 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND CONTRUCTION," BY THE ADDITON OF CHAPTER 15.36 ENTITLED "HISTORIC PRESERV ATION." - 1 st reading - public hearing (advertised Daily Camera 2/5/05 - set 2nd public hearing 3/1/05) 5