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Louisville City Council Meeting July 2, 2002 Page 4 Sisk stated that there would be an opportunity to review the Dash bus route within the first year and he emphasized the importance of monitoring noise and ridership'of the service. He suggested that citizens present issues for round table discussions with the citizens advisory committee. He stated his belief that the Dash service should be tested. He informed residents that former Judge Richard McLean is also an RTD representative. Brown commended the citizens advisory committee for their service. He stated that the Pine Street residents were not intentionally omitted from the notice of the Dash meetings. He asked that the voice of the citizens be introduced into the conversation in the review of the Dash service. He reported on an email from the Executive Director of the 36 Transportation Maintenance, which stated the increased number of buses is significant. REGULAR BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1391, SERIES 2002 - AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2002, TO BE CONDUCTED AS A COORDINATED ELECTION, AND SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY A BALLOT ISSUE CONCERNING INCREASES IN CITY DEBT AND PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, EXPANDING AND RENOVATING RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES - 1st reading - set public hearing 7/16/02 Davidson called for City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1391, Series 2002. City Manager Bill Simmons reported that, Ordinance No. 1391 calls for a Special Election on November 5, 2002, and a ballot question that would allow the City to issue debt in the principal amount of $23.1 million dollars for the purpose of constructing a new library, expansion and renovation of the Recreation/Senior Center, and an outdoor swimming pool. Simmons reported the repayment cost of such a debt would be $1,975,000 dollars per year. To support that debt, the question asks that the property tax be increased to 5.340 mills (current levy 5.292). The question includes both the authorization to issue the debt and to certify the mill levy up to 5.340 mills, with a sunset clause of 20 years for the mill levy. MOTION: Sisk moved that Ordinance No. 1391, Series 2002 be sent out for publication and a public hearing be set for July 16, 2002, seconded by Keany. All in favor. Levihn excused. City Attorney Light pointed out that bond counsel has determined that in the first phrase of the question, the word "maximum" is in the wrong place. That word will be deleted 4