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City Council Meeting Minutes September 3, 2013 Page 7 of 22 Mayor Muckle requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1640, Series 2013, which approves the payment of the acquisition of property. Mayor Muckle opened the public hearing and requested a staff presentation. Economic Development DeJong explained Council action is requested on Ordinance No. 1640, Series 2013, which authorizes the purchase of 13.32 acres located in the southeast corner of the Colorado Technology Center (CTC). This land is intended for a new City Services Facility. The owner of the property, Passco Colorado Tech Industrial, LLC had listed for sale Lots 6, 7, and 12 in the Colorado Technology Center. The selling price for the 13.32 acre-parcel is $2.93 per square foot, or a total cost of$1,700,000. At the August 20th meeting other locations were brought to staffs attention, but after further research on those locations, staff believes the Passco location is the best site for the City Services Facility. Staff recommended the City Council approve Ordinance No. 1640, Series 2013 on second and final reading to acquire the 13.32 acre parcel located in the Colorado Technology Center. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Jasiak was not thrilled with this location for the City Services Facility because it is the gateway to the Colorado Technology Center; however, this property is for sale at a good price. She wanted to support City staff in order to get the project underway. She noted the current facility is very dangerous and commended staff for their service to the City. She would prefer to see a commercial business at that location, but felt with the timing, the price and the needs of the CO, she would support the purchase of the property. Mayor Muckle concurred with Council member Jasiak and stated the City will build a nice gateway to the Colorado Technology Center. Mayor Muckle called for public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Dalton moved to approve Ordinance No. 1640, Series 2013, seconded by Council member Sackett. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE No. 1641, SERIES 2013 — AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REZONING OF A 10.97-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 1035 E SOUTH BOULDER ROAD FROM CITY OF LOUISVILLE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS (CB) ZONING TO CITY OF LOUISVILLE MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL (MU-R), COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY (CC), AND RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (RM) — PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Muckle requested a City Attorney introduction.