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City Council Meeting Minutes December 6, 2005 Page 15 of 16 Mayor Pro Tem Brown asked if Hamon Construction Company has filed a law suit against the City. City Attorney Light reported a lawsuit has been filed, but the City has not been served. He noted the City continues to try to schedule a meeting with Hamon's attorney to discuss their claim. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Simmons reported on scheduling a Council tour of City Facilities, including the two Water Treatment Plants, Waste Water Treatment Plant, the basement of the Police Department/Municipal Court Building, and City Shops. This will be scheduled either Friday, January 6, or Friday, January 20. He responded to a question as to whether Library Bond proceeds could be used for the purchase of books. He explained the bond proceeds can only be used for items that can be capitalized, which therefore precludes the purchase of books. He reported the Finance Committee had discussions with the City's auditor; with respect to the Council's expectation of the independent auditor. There was also discussion relative to sales tax audits. As a result of those audits, the City has received $420,000 in sales tax revenue. He suggested the Finance Committee discuss how the revenue should be spent at a future meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Brown addressed DRCOG's Metro Vision Plan, and the City of Louisville's Urban Growth Boundary. He requested Council authorization to respond to the DRCOG with the City of Louisville's concerns. He stated he would attend the Consortium of Cities meeting on Wednesday, December 7, and represent the Council's consensus on the Boulder/Broomfield Transit Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Brown also reported on the Business Retention meeting and the Web Page consultant's presentation. He explained the City of Boise has youth involvement in all their Boards and Commission. He requested more youth involvement in all of the City's Boards, Commissions and Committees. Council member Marsella explained the Youth Advisory Board would like to have input on what new businesses come to Louisville, and have requested that members of the Business Retention Committee attend a Youth Advisory Board meeting. She also reported there will be a Teen Craft and Bake Sale on December 17, from 4 - 7 p.m. The Youth Advisory Board will be selling baked goods and crafts to earn money to donate to a worthy cause. Council member Muckle reported on the progress of the Cable Television negotiations.