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City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2015 Page 9 of 16 Council member Keany asked how the postcard is being used. Planner I Trice explained the information on the post card will go out in the water bills' and there is also information at the Library, Recreation Center and City Hall. A table was set up at the Recreation Center two weeks ago and she distributed information on the plan and responded to questions. She will be at the Recreation Center again next week for two days. Flyers have been posted downtown and have been distributed to all the City's Boards and Commissions. Council member Keany asked how many people participated in EnvisionLouisville and in the history questions. He felt the comments on EnvisionLouisville were more about open space and land preservation than historic preservation. Planner I Trice stated the City has not received many responses from EnvisionLouisville. Staff will decide whether this is the best way to receive public comment on the Historic Master Plan. It may require posting more precise questions. Council member Keany asked if there is a sign -up for City emails for an update on the Historic Preservation Master Plan, South Boulder Road Small Area Plan and the McCaslin Small Area Plan. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ confirmed there is a signup process for updates via emails. Council member Leh addressed the 0027 Web site and stated it was a great resource. He suggested using it to advertise the Historic Preservation Master Plan. Planner I Trice agreed using the 0027 Web page for posting would be helpful. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to endorse the vision and purpose for the Preservation Master Plan, edited to eliminate the word "will" and add the word "voluntary", seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dalton. All were in favor. Absent: Council member Lipton. POLICY ON OPEN SPACE ANDPARKS FUNDING EXPENDITURES AND RESERVE Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. City Manager Fleming explained the proposed policy is intended to address the questions and concerns relative to the policy on Open Space and Parks Fund Expenditures and Reserve and whether all of the funds are dedicated for open space land dedication or a mix of land acquisition, maintenance and development. Louisville has a long history of taxpayer support for open space and parks funding. In 1993 the voters approved a .038% tax devoted to the acquisition of land in and around the City of Louisville for open space buffer zones, trails, wildlife habitats, wetlands preservation and future parks. In 2002 Louisville voters approved continuing the taxes for these same purposes as well as for the development, construction, operation and maintenance of such lands. In 2012 Louisville voters approved continuing the taxes again for these same comprehensive purposes.