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City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2015 Page 7 of 16 business. The purpose of the Plan is to guide Louisville's city -wide preservation program through the next 20 years. PUBLIC COMMENTS Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO proposed the following edit to the purpose: The purpose of the Plan is to guide Louisville's "voluntary" city -wide preservation program through the next 20 years." He felt the word "voluntary" should be incorporated into the purpose statement to ensure historic preservation efforts remain voluntary and respectful of individual property rights. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo addressed the first sentence of the Vision Statement, which states "will retain ". She preferred the words "should be encouraged ". She felt the word "will" implies a mandatory purpose. She preferred a phrase which provides more latitude. Mayor Muckle stated a vision statement does not require a Council action. The vision is to preserve the City's historic past. He felt the word "encouraging" is lecturing. Council member Loo stated in her experience on Planning Commission there was an ongoing debate on the word "should" and "will ". If it appeared in a vision statement, it was sometimes misinterpreted as you will do this. She preferred a non - mandatory word and suggested "should retain or can retain ". City Attorney Light stated the words of "shall, will or strive" in a master plan document will not be enforceable without subsequent ordinances. The language would not be enforceable against the City for a legal action because it is not specific enough. He did not feel the phrase would bring support to any legal action. City Manager Fleming suggested striking the word "will" from the vision statement. It would be visionary and inspirational while not forcing the effort. Council member Stolzmann stated there are four goals. The third goal, Prioritizing Projects includes the revolving loan, marketing to residents and businesses and helping the public to find landmarked properties. She did not feel this goal is included in the vision statement. She was not sure the properties will be prioritized with the limited funding. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton had difficulties envisioning what will be in the Master Plan. He asked staff to outline the elements of the plan. Planner I Trice explained they are still working on the goals and policies, which will go into the plan. The subcommittee is thinking about ideas on what will be in the plan.