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Louisville Special City Council Meeting February 12, 2002 Page 9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill Simmons reported that the City has received the bond documents and the 12 million dollars reserved through the Northwest Parkway proceeds for the Highway 42/96th Street Connection. Simmons stated that the City benefits by being able to invest the 12 million dollars. He stated that a meeting is planned next week to review the design of the Highway 42/97th Street Connection. Davidson reported that the route of the Northwest Parkway is being investigated due to the unknown location of the Highway Mine. Simmons reported that on February 14, 2001, the County is conducting a public hearing on the transportation tax. He stated that 1.16 million dollars has been allocated for the widening of Dillon Road. He explained that the tax has a ten-year life. Simmons reported that Staff has made call on the status of the on the Louisville Kmart. He stated that neither the property manager, nor the store managers knew the store's fate and that a Web site lists the Louisville Kmart as closed. Sisk stated that Channel 2 News reported the Louisville Kmart as closed. Simmons reported that the interviews for the architect for the Recreation Center and Library needs assessment are completed and staff is recommending the firm of Humphries Poli be retained. He explained that a 3-tiered approach would be taken; 1) correct efficiencies, 2) to fulfill wants and 3) to look at needs. He stated that the firm of Humphries Poli has worked on four libraries, among them the Douglas County Library District and the Mamie Doud Library in Broomfield. Simmons reported that staff would probably recommend an executive session to discuss the Koebel lawsuit. Simmons reported that staff has been working with property owner at the enclave at 100 West Spruce Street. He stated that the negotiations are for sewer service and annexation of the property. Mayer noted that the property contains a conservation easement. Simmons stated that staff received a call on an economic development opportunity in the Highway 42 revitalization area for a potential national grocery store chain at that site. He thanked the planning staff, and the consultant for compiling the information so quickly.