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City Council Meeting Minutes February 7, 2012 Page 4 of 16 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fleming stated the City Council tour of City facilities has been scheduled for Friday, March 9, 2012, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. He asked Council members to RSVP. He complimented the City crews on clearing the streets during the last snow fall. Photographs were taken, and the process was monitored to see what the time, equipment and materials requirements were to clear every street in the city. This information will be forwarded to Council in April and used in the 2013 Budget process. Mayor Muckle reported receiving favorable comments about the snow removal. He also complimented the City crews for their work. Councilor Jasiak noted, in the event of another large snow storm, there may be an expectation from the public for all city streets to be cleared. City Manager Fleming agreed there is potential and noted the City is looking at different routes and directions and ways to improve the service without increasing the cost. REGULAR BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 8, SERIES 2012—A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH GRAVITY BREWING, LLC FOR INVESTMENT AND ATTRACTION AND CREATION OF NEW RETAIL SALES AT 1150 PINE STREET IN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Economic Development Director Star explained City Council action is requested on a proposed economic development business assistance package for Gravity Brewing LLC, for building renovations and establishment of a new retail establishment occupying approximately 3,200 SF located at 1150 Pine Street in Louisville. The applicant, John Frazee, proposes to renovate a majority of the American Legion main level as a craft brewery and tap room. He will invest approximately $175,000 in tenant finish into the space. He intends to partner with existing restaurants to allow carry out and delivery of food into his establishment. He will pursue Planning approval for a permanent site where food trucks can locate to sell food, which requires a special review. Any assistance would be contingent on Gravity opening the store no later than September 30, 2012. The proposed BAP includes the following provisions: • Rebate 40% of the City's 3.0% general sales attributable to retail sales from merchandise and sales of packaged beer packaged to be consumed off site for the first four years of operation. • Incremental assistance would NOT be provided if Gravity has not commenced operation on or before September 30, 2012. • Total assistance would be capped at $3,500.