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<br />Louisville City Council Meeting <br />March 1, 2005 <br />Page 4 of 12 <br /> <br />Additionally, there are Federal and State Tax Credits already in place for the <br />rehabilitation of land marked properties. Any financial incentives (fee waivers, loan <br />programs, tax rebates, etc.) would need to be approved annually through the City's <br />budget process. <br /> <br />The Historic Commission discussed the ordinance with the public in a variety of <br />meetings and members utilized the information to clarify or change sections of the <br />ordinance. The following issues still need to be addressed before a preservation program <br />begins: Formation of By-laws and Rules of Procedure are required by the CLG program; <br />submission ofCLG application; incentives program identified; creation of the landmark <br />application process; and interdepartmental discussions to keep all departments aware of <br />their responsibilities. The Historic Commission would also like to incorporate into the <br />preservation plan over time: A Design Resource Handbook for Old Town; Promotional <br />Educational Materials for the Preservation Program; and continued historical surveying <br />of buildings in Old Town. The following members of the Historic Preservation <br />Commission were present to address Council questions: Erik Hartronft; Heather Lewis, <br />Rod Wilcox, Mike Koertje, Melanie Julian Muckle, and Dan Trudeau. <br /> <br />Mayor Sisk reported the City have received several e-mail relative to the Historic <br />Preservation Ordinances and asked that they be entered into the record. Emails were <br />received from the following: Laurel Tofte; Robert Gunning; Cameron Weise, Ronda <br />Grassi, Patti Shunk, and Ann Weise. <br /> <br />Mayor Sisk requested a Historic Preservation Commission presentation. <br /> <br />Michael Koertje, 887 Welch Court, Louisville, CO, Historic Preservation Commission <br />Chairperson addressed the Commission's position relative to the Planning Commission's <br />response to the ordinance. He noted the loss of the Trading Post in Lafayette, and the <br />Moffitt House in Louisville. He emphasized that landmarking over the property owner <br />consent will only be performed in cases of overwhelming historic importance. He voiced <br />the Commission's belief that the historic landmarking of properties will not cause a <br />negative economic impact. He explained alteration certificates procedures must be <br />consistent with State guidelines. He reviewed the importance of having a Certified Local <br />Government Status. He noted that, although the Planning Commission did not believe <br />Louisville had any historic buildings, it was his belief the City of Louisville's heritage is <br />worth preserving. He noted the community appreciates the City's historic preservation of <br />the museum and the arts building. He stated the elements of preservation in the <br />ordinance were distorted. <br /> <br />Mayor Sisk requested public comment. <br /> <br />Ronda Grassi, 916 Main Street, Louisville, CO thanked the Historic Preservation <br />Commission for their hard work. She voiced her opposition to the section of the <br />ordinance, which would landmark property over the owner's objections. She stressed the <br />incentive component of the ordinance is key in preserving the historic downtown area. <br /> <br />4 <br />