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City Council Meeting Minutes October 16, 2012 Page 11 of 15 Mayor Muckle also commented on the energy assessment and felt the City has already accomplished many of the recommended energy efficieny measures. He felt there was a potential benefit to businesses and property owners. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton stated if Council reviewed this subject at a study session they could hear from the development community and then decide on how to proceed. Council member Keany asked Mayor Muckle if he felt this survey would encourage the City Council to take steps to encourage the public and private sector to improve their energy efficiency. He stated many business and property owners have already undertaken energy efficient measures and received incentives because it makes financial sense. He feared this might lead to legislating what property owners can do with their property. Mayor Muckle explained one of the studies discussed a community that observed its current building stock had low energy efficiency. Information provided from the study resulted in showing the value of higher rents can be justified with energy upgrades and therefore it could be a benefit to the property owner. Council member Jasiak disclosed she is the Council Liaison to the Sustainability Board. She voiced her belief there is a potential economic benefit to this study. She agreed the Council should discuss this option for an energy assessment because of the policy implications. She voiced her appreciation for all the work by the Sustainability Advisory Board and for bringing this opportunity to the City Council's attention. She praised the work of Facility Manager Dave Szabados for his energy efficient measures. PUBLIC COMMENT Deborah Fahey, 1118 W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, CO inquired whether the budget's 3.6% raise increase for employees extended to part-time employees. She stated with respect to environmental issues, she felt fiscal issues should not be considered in lieu of issues of livability and desirability. Mary Ann Heaney, 1117 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO, Sustainability Advisory Board member, encouraged Council to keep the funding for the study in the budget. She also praised the work of Facility Manager Szabados, but stated UC Denver has the expertise and staff time to perform the study, which would make recommendations. The study does not make policy it provides information and data that is used to make policy. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Sackett supported raises for part-time employees. He stated the City has a very capable Finance Committee, who reviews salary surveys to ensure the City remains competitive in employee compensation. He felt part-time employees should be treated the same as full-time employees because the City is dependent on quality work.