City Council Study Session Summary 2012 08 28

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City Council Study Session Summary August 28, 2012 Page 3 of 5 two months that it's been out. There is also a financial impact to adopting the 2012 IBC, $10,000 to $15,000 is estimated for books, training of staff and training the Board. It's rare to see communities adopt the Code in the first year it's out. The Board wants to wait to see what other communities decide to do. City Council was in support of waiting to adopt. Councilmember Dalton, referring to the 2012 IBC Green Building Codes, pointed out the basic function of the Code is public safety, and he asked the question as to why should we go beyond what is required for public safety? Director Russ said there is no policy on what to adopt beyond life safety, but he hopes the draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update and the section focusing on energy and green building will lead staff along a path to adopt 2012 IBC -Green Component or Energy Section. The 2009 IBC was adopted without the sprinkler requirement for single family homes and townhouses, but Council did adopt more restrictive sprinkler requirement for multi - family residential and commercial buildings. The BCBOA and City Council will need to decide, or not, if the 2012 IBC is adopted will it be amended to eliminate the sprinkler requirement for single family home and townhouses. Councilmember Loo is in support of fire sprinklers in multi - family and commercial structures. Loo also pointed out that the City of Louisville pays the lowest mill levy to support the Louisville Fire District and that is because they are mostly a volunteer organization. It would be wise to have the additional protection of fire sprinklers. Comments: • The council communication for tonight indicated the 2012 IBC has approximately 15% more energy requirements. Investing in energy efficiency is good for the City and good for the economy. Mayor Muckle asked if the City could adopt the 2012 IBC without the green building code? • Councilmember Jasiak encouraged the Board that as they look at the 2012 IBC to have conversations with the Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board. Update /Discussion — Golf Course Advisory Board (GCAB) Ken Gambon of the GCAB presented the update and Joe Stevens, Parks and Recreation Director and liaison to the Board was present for the discussion. Ken reported on the "good news" at Coal Creek Golf Course: • Phase 1 tree removal — complete • GPS mapping of existing irrigation system and reprogramming of the central control computer — complete • Booster pump replacement scheduled for fall of 2012 — out to bid