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Louisville City Council Meeting August 15, 2000 Page 8. Rules consistent with existing City Ordinances. If organized, the district is authorized to perform a number of functions and powers including maintenance of improvements, promotion and marketing of activities, management, provide security and other improvements for the downtown area. He stated that the proponents of the district may have other items they wish to suggest. Davidson called for an Applicant presentation: Thomas T. Grimshaw, #3800 1700 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO, stated that he is the attorney representing the Business Improvement District. He confirmed that the princiPle as outlined by the City Attorney is valid. He noted that only commercial property is in the district, and residential and exempt properties are excluded. He also confirmed that the criteria for determination is the status classification provided by the County Assessor. He noted that there has been a fair amount of confusion on that issue, and that several properties currently carry a residential classification but are in the process of changing to commercial use. He confirmed those properties have been ruled out. He stated that the City Clerk has verified the signatures on the petitions and he requested that Council accept the petition as submitted. He reported that Mr. Madani, the business owner of 1340 Main Street, signed the petition but has asked to be excluded from the district. Grimshaw stated that the statute provides for that exclusion, once the district has been organized. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jo-an Barnett, 310 County Road, Louisville, CO, introduced herself as the Executive Director of the Louisville Downtown Business Association. She stated that she has been involved in downtown developments for ten years. Barnett stressed the importance of preserving the culture and history of the downtown area and having a wide variety of businesses. She presented a short video of the downtown businesses and urged Council to pass the Business Improvement District. Ronda Grassi, 916 Main Street, Louisville, CO, introduced herself as the President of the Louisville Downtown Business Association. Grassi thanked the City Clerk for the long hours she worked to verify the Petition. She addressed the Madani property and their request to withdraw from the Business Improvement District. She stated that the proponents of the district do not have a problem with their withdrawal. She noted that the Blue Parrot chose not to sign the petition. She reviewed that there were eight properties having a residential classification but a commercial use and confirmed those properties have been removed from the commercial acreage totals, as required. Grassi thanked the Council for their support.