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City Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 Page 10 of 15 Council member Lipton agreed with Council member Stolzmann the 4th of July fireworks is a special occasion for Louisville, however he felt this is a very unique set of circumstances this year and supported postponing the fireworks until next year. He suggested waiting to see where the City is in the budget process. Mayor Muckle also agreed the 4th of July fireworks are what make Louisville special. He did not think the same experience could be had at any other location. He noted the golf course will probably be seeded in July, therefore making it the worst time to have the 4th of July event there. He suggested the City have a BBQ in Community Park. Public Relations Manager stated the BBQ in the park would be twice the cost of the fireworks. He felt the fireworks could be postponed. PUBLIC COMMENT Debbie Fahey, 1112 W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, CO agreed with Council members comments about the 4th of July fireworks being a wonderful event. She asked why the Community Park was not considered as a site for the 4th of July fireworks event. She suggested the City partner with Mrs. Wecker to have fireworks on her property. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Mayor Muckle suggested the City have a band or concert at Community Park. It was noted many of the parks are already booked. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton thought the fireworks event should be postponed and the City should have two celebrations next year. Council member Loo agreed the fireworks should be postponed. Council member Stolzmann suggested the fireworks be held at the Arboretum. Council member Lipton stated the City needs to reach out to the public to let them know the reason for cancelling the fireworks. He noted there will be some very unhappy residents. There was consensus to postpone the 4th of July fireworks celebration until 2015. ORDINANCE No. 1661, SERIES 2014 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH MARIJUANA OFFENSES —1St Reading — Set Public Hearing 05/06/14 Mayor Muckle requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light introduced Ordinance No.1661, Series 2014.