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City Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2007 Page 5 of 7 COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Pro Tem Brown noted the Public Works Department and the property owners have discussed flood plain issues. He suggested the language in Section 17.14.050 include "processing, wholesaling and retailing of products." He commended the Staff for their work on the ordinance. He asked for clarification on the building height issue. Wood reviewed the residential protection standards, which are consistent with the Downtown standards. Council member Marsella also commended Staff for their work on the revisions to the ordinance. Mayor Sisk addressed Mr. Deborski's concern and suggested the language contain "processing, wholesale and retail food products as an accessory use." There was considerable discussion relative to the appropriate language to address retail as an accessory use. City Attorney Light suggested the following language: "includes processing and wholesaling to retailers of food products as an accessory use". He also noted on page three of the ordinance, the blank date line will be filled in when the ordinance goes into effect, 30 days after adoption. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Brown moved to approve Ordinance No. 1524, Series 2007, as revised, with the added language to 7.14.050 "includes processing and wholesaling to retailers of food products as an accessory use." Council member Marsella seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Absent: Council member Muckle. RESOLUTION No. 52, SERIES 2007 - A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE FISCAL AND PLANNING CONTROL THAT CITY COUNCIL RETAINS OVER THE LOUISVILLE REVITALIZATION PROCESS AS ESTABLISHED BY COUNCIL AND URGING A NO VOTE ON INITIATIVE 2A BALLOT ISSUE Mayor Pro Tem Brown spoke in support of the resolution and explained Ballot Issue 2A raises issues regarding the Louisville Revitalization Commission (LRC), the Cooperation Agreement between Council and the LRC, the Council's role in the urban renewal efforts and the urban renewal plan. He stated if Ballot Issue 2A passes, it will have significant impacts on the development environment in the City of Louisville. Resolution No. 52 affirmatively makes statements derived from the urban renewal plan docurrientation and recounts the City Attorney's advice. • The LRC cannot make any expenditure that has not been previously approved by the Louisville City Council. • The LRC cannot independently establish any tax increment financing plan, whether through property or sales tax, or any other form of tax • The LRC has no land use approval authority for the urban renewal area.