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City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2014 Page 13 of 21 proponent of government intervention in private sector activities, but was trying to keep an open mind. He agreed a two -step process. Mayor Muckle stated since the Sam's Club closed, there has been significant efforts made by the private sector and the City to find a new use for the space. He noted the new owner is local and felt the Council should be more involved at some level. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to direct staff to bring forward for Council consideration, a resolution recommending a finding of blight, but not an urban renewal plan, seconded by Council member Lipton. City Attorney Light explained under the Urban Renewal Law, only the City Council can find blight. The direction to staff is to prepare a draft resolution making a determination of blight for Council consideration. Council may consider, deny or adopt the resolution. He asked if the City Council wanted further input from the Urban Renewal counsel on the various procedures, costs, or timelines and whether staff should spend further resources to gather the additional documentation. Council member Loo requested more Council discussion on the various aspects and information on the risks involved. Council member Stolzmann suggested an alternative motion, to direct staff to provide more information and legal counsel for further discussion at a future study session. Council member Lipton voiced concern over discussing this matter in a study session. He felt if more discussion is needed, it should be in a televised public meeting. Mayor Muckle explained the motion directed staff to bring forward a resolution determining blight, but no additional information on urban renewal plans. VOTE: The motion passed by a vote of 4 -3. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton, Council members Stolzmann and Moss voted no. ORDINANCE No. 1669, SERIES 2014 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.52 AND 8.56 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND THE CITY'S SMOKING RESTRICTIONS TO INCLUDE MARIJUANA AND ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES — 2 "d Reading — Public Hearing Mayor Muckle requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light introduced Ordinance No. 1669, Series 2014. He pointed out there are two versions of the ordinance, each having second reading amendments. Mayor Muckle opened the public hearing and requested a staff presentation.