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Louisville City Council Meeting March 20, 2001 Page 12 City Attorney Light reviewed that at the February 20, 2001 meeting, Council passed the Annexation Ordinance subject to a condition that there be a signed annexation agreement or that the applicant submit a withdrawal of their petition. He noted that since Council has approved the annexation agreement, an additional section can be added to this ordinance which repeals the condition in the annexation ordinance requiring the annexation agreement. He also noted that there are proposed second reading amendments to the ordinance. He stated that the most critical is the change in zoning classification from SF-LD to SF-E. MOTION: Mayer moved that Council approve Ordinance No. 1345, Series 2000, as proposed on second reading, seconded by Keany. City Attorney Light suggested a friendly amendment adding Section 3. to the ordinance, which would read as follows: "Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1344, Series 2000 is hereby repealed." Mayer and Keany accepted the amendment. VOTE: Roll call was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. Sisk recused. APPROVAL OF HIGHWAY 42/96TM STREET CONNECTION Sisk called for Staff presentation. City Administrator Bill Simmons reported on the recommendation for the routing of Highway 42/96th StreetConnection. He stated that there was a public meeting on March 1, 2001, hosted by the City. The proposals were reviewed in detail and many alternatives were discussed. He noted that the Highway 42/96th Street Connection is a result of the Northwest Parkway Agreement. He stated that, under the terms of the agreement, the City will receive 12 million dollars to construct the Highway 42/96th Street Connection. Public Works Director Tom Phare reviewed that the Public Works Department and transportation consultant, Carter Burgess, have been working on an alternatives analysis for connecting 96th Street to Highway 42 for over a year. The analysis has examined factors such as environmental impact, neighborhood impact, transportation needs, and project costs. Phare noted that a representative from Carter Burgess will present a summary of their findings as contained in the 96th Street Alternative Analysis Report. Phare noted that from the workshop held earlier this month, there are still many opinions and issues to be considered. He stated that all the alternatives provide flexibility. He stated that Staff is requesting Council approval of a select alternative so the project can be pursued in a timely manner. He stated that it is necessary to select an alternative to 12