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City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2005 Page 11 of 18 of purposes over the years. The building retains almost exact architectural integrity as no significant changes have been made to the building. The bell tower was removed sometime prior to the 1960s and was rebuilt in 2004 using historic photographs. The Memory Square Pool building was added to the north elevation of the Building in 1973 and is not included in this landmark application. The building is currently being used as the Louisville Center for the Arts. The Commission determined that the Arts Center meets the criteria set forth in section 15.36.050. The Commission also determined that the building in its entirety should be land marked as an individual structure and recommends approval of the application. Commission Chairperson Koertje thanked Council for the opportunity to review the designation of historic landmarks. Mayor Sisk closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council member Brown moved for Council approval of Resolution No. 33, Series, 2005, seconded by Council member Van Pelt. All in favor. Absent: Council member Levihn. RESOLUTION No. 34, SERIES 2005 - A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE AUSTIN-NIEHOFF HOUSE AN HISTORIC LANDMARK - public hearing (advertised Daily Camera 7/23/05) Mayor Sisk opened the public hearing and requested a Staff presentation. Community Facilitator Meredyth Muth reported the Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing on August 8 for a landmark application for the Austin-Niehoff House, 717 Main Street. The home was likely built in 1878, and is thought to be the oldest remaining residence in Louisville. The Niehoff family moved to Louisville in the 1870s and owned the house into the 1980s. This wood-frame house on a low concrete foundation has undulated asbestos shingle siding. An addition was placed on the west side of the structure prior to the 1960s. The building is currently being used as the City of Louisville Land Management Department. The Commission determined that this building meets the criteria set forth in section 15.36.050. The Commission also determined that the building in its entirety should be landmarked as an individual structure. The Commission encourages the City to remove the asbestos siding and return the building to its original state as the City budget allows. PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Heather Lewis commented that the Commission reviews each historic site carefully. The Commission encourages the City to renovate the