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City Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2013 Page 2 of 15 Susan Honstein, 727 Pine Street, Louisville, CO explained the Cultural Council forwarded a report to Council on the sculpture park. She inquired whether Council had any questions relative to the report. She introduced Cultural Council member Blake Welch, who will take the lead on the Sculpture Park Project. Angela Layton, 619 W. Juniper Court, Louisville, CO explained she is working with a group of individuals who are concerned about fracking. She felt this is a perfect time for Council to look at emergency safety measures for the community. She stressed the importance of being proactive. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Muckle called for changes to the consent agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Council member Keany. All were in favor. Absent: Council member Loo. A. Approval of Bills B. Approval of the September 3, 2013 City Council Minutes C. Approval of Revised Study Session Schedule D. Award Contract to Lewan Technology for Digital Multi - Function Device Lease E. Approve Resolution No. 48, Series 2013 — A Resolution Extending the Suspension of Ordinance No. 1534, Subsection 3.20.412 Electronic Database; Retailer Held Harmless COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Muckle stated this has been a very dramatic week with the flood devastation in Colorado and for the City of Louisville. Fortunately no lives were lost nor were there any search and rescue efforts. There was significant damage to individual property owners and significant damage to the City's municipal infrastructure. He reported 85 fifth - graders from Fireside Elementary School were stranded near Jamestown, while studying at an outdoor education center. He thanked the parents, teachers and volunteers, who kept the students safe and entertained, until everyone could be airlifted out by the Colorado National Guard on Saturday. Mayor Muckle extended his and the City Council's condolences to the families of Wesley Quinlan and Wiyanna Nelson, recent graduates of Centaur High School, who perished in the Boulder Floods. He reported on a call he received from Phillips 66, owners of ConocoPhillips property, who still consider themselves part of the community. They have donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross for flood relief in Boulder County. He thanked all the volunteers who have helped their neighbors during this very difficult time.