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City Council Meeting Minutes August 20, 2013 Page 16 of 23 Revisions to the Agreement are as follows: Added to the end of Section 9.20.2.2: "only for grading and turf, gravel or other ground surface treatments needed to provide property drainage of the site." Added to the end of Section 9.20.2.3: "if permitted under Ballot Issue 2A approving the Historic Preservation Tax." APPLICANT PRESENTATION Randy Caranci, Louisville Mill Site, LLC, 950 Spruce Street, #1A, Louisville, CO stated he is 6th generation of the Caranci Family in Louisville and described his childhood and growing up in Louisville. He expressed his desire to preserve the grain elevator and get the community involved. They are also looking for people who can share their stories on the history of the grain elevator. Erik Hartronft, Louisville Mill Site, LLC, 950 Spruce Street, #1A, Louisville, CO stated he is a 30 year resident of Louisville. He provided a conceptual drawing of the site improvements, which include an addition to the warehouse. The warehouse can also be repurposed to be more commercially viable. He stated the opportunity with the proposal to create a synergy for the development, with the grain elevator being the center piece to compliment the balance of the site. They are excited at the prospect of preserving the grain elevator. The first step after the contract is signed is to have the area fenced so the cleanup can begin; then crews will come in and stabilize the building, after which interested parties can actually look at the facility's interior. PUBLIC COMMENT Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO made three points: 1) The Historic Preservation Funds commitment is much more acceptable with this group; 2) The design is superior and 3) The buyers are Louisville residents. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo voiced her support for the proposal. Mayor Muckle asked what color they intend to paint the grain elevator. Erik Hartronft stated the building would be restored to its original brownish red color. Mayor Muckle requested City Attorney Light review the landmarking easements. City Attorney Light explained within 90 days of the signed contract a platted PUD process will begin. A Final Plat and PUD will be returned to City Council for approval. Once the agreement is signed, it allows purchasers to enter the property to stabilize the property. If there is a dispute on what is eligible for funding, the City Manager will make a determination. If the purchaser did not agree with the determination, they have a right to ask for a City Council review. Their right to access the property is before the closing. The closing is 30 days after the plat and PUD is approved (120 - 200 days). The grain elevator structure and the grain elevator site will be landmarked before closing. At closing the conservation easement will be recorded over the grain elevator site. The