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Louisville City Council Meeting February 15,2005 Page 8 of 14 COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Dan Brown asked Commissioner Hartronft to elaborate on the incentive program and what he expects from the City Council. Commissioner Hartronft explained the City of Boulder purchases historic properties and renovates them. He suggested the City establish a grant program, or waive permit fees. Council member Brown asked Chairperson Mike Koertje if the ordinance is flexible enough to offer more than one funding opportunity. Chairperson Koretje voiced his belief the ordinance contains the appropriate language to be flexible. Mayor Sisk commended the Historic Preservation Commission for their dedication in the long difficult planning process. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved that Council approve of Ordinance No. 1463, Series 2005 on first reading, order the ordinance published and set a public hearing for March 1, 2005, seconded by Council member Keany. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of7-0. MUL TIPURPOSE FIELD FEASIBILITY STUDY Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Land Management Director Cindy Lair reported the Land Management Department researched the most suitable location for constructing a multi-purpose athletic field in Louisville. After requesting bids from five different consulting firms, the contract was awarded to Design Concepts and the work was completed following a detailed exploration into the current and future needs for Louisville sponsored athletic programs. Recreation and Senior Services Director Keith Williams and his Staff assisted the consultants with the current and projected statistics for athletic programs. The study included meetings where coaches from various teams were asked to provide input as to the greatest needs for athletic fields in the City. She introduced Design Concepts consultants Rob Layton and Rachel Breen, and Greenplay consultant John Barnholt who would present their findings to Council. Rob Layton, Design Concept, 211 N. Public Road, Suite 200, Lafayette, CO reviewed the planning process where programming needs were identified. The City presented two sites for consideration; the drainage area south of the City Recreation and Senior Center and the Monarch School Campus. The properties were evaluated for basic suitability. John Barnholt, Greenplay, 3050 Industrial Lane, Suite 200, Broomfield, CO explained one field is owned by the City and the other by the Boulder Valley School District. He reviewed each field as to its suitability, and noted the City has a sufficient number of fields for baseball, but fewer multi-purpose fields for soccer, football and lacrosse. The multi-purpose fields at Monarch School Campus are owned and operated by the Boulder Valley School District and are exclusively for school sports programs. 8