City Council Agenda and Packet 2013 08 06

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City Council Meeting Minutes July 16, 2013 Page 14 of 25 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Muckle reportedhearing from two citizens, whose concern centered on the increased density of the development. He explained previously a high density multi- family development was proposed, but the change to duplexes reduces the density. Mayor Muckle called for public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Dalton moved to approve Ordinance No. 1634, Series 2013 onsecond and final reading, seconded by Council member Keany.Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION No. 3, SERIES 2013 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LOUISVILLE GRAIN ELEVATOR LOCATED AT 540 COUNTY ROAD A HISTORIC LANDMARK Public Hearing Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Planner I Robinson reported the request is to landmark the Louisville Grain Elevator, a historic agricultural structure located at 540 County Road. The structure was built around 1908. The applicant and owner is the City of Louisville. The application was originally heard on January 8, 2013 and continued to March 5, 2013, to allow response the selection and negotiation of an agreement with a partner to preserve, restore and redevelop the Grain Elevator, and to resolve outstanding boundary issues with the adjacent property owner. The application was continued to May 21, 2013 and again to July 16, 2013, as staff continued contract negotiations and worked toward resolution of the boundary issues. Since the May 21 continuance the City received a proposal from Randy Caranci and Erik Hartronft to purchase the grain elevator Staff recommended the City Council continue consideration of Resolution No. 3, Series 2013 regular meeting. COUNCIL QUESTIONS Council member Loo asked if the City landmarks the grain elevator would they receive the $10,000 incentive. Planner I Robinson confirmed they would. City Attorney Light explained the Historic Preservation Ballot Title and Ordinance and resolution set a framework to further historic preservation purposes and the City as the applicant, could receive the funds for preservation purposes. Planner I Robinson explained the signing bonus for a commercial landmarking is $10,000 unencumbered and could be used however the applicant desired. City Attorney Light stated technically the City could receive a $10,000 bonus, or change the policy to exclude themselves. 45