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Laurence Enrietto, 1000 LaFarge, stated that he commends staff and Council for bringing these needs to the forefront and having the citizens vote on these very important projects. The citizens will decide what to do. Kevin Obenchain, 169 W. Sycamore Lane, represented Louisville Lafayette Downtown Revitalization, Inc., stated that this organization provides funds for small businesses in the downtown areas of both communities. Mr. Obenchain stated that the Library serves the entire community and is an asset to the downtown businesses and supports the relocation to the Fischer Building due to the expected expansion of the downtown business area to the Front Street area where the Fischer Building is located. The storm drainage improvements will also enhance the downtown business area. Eugene Caranci, lifetime resident of Louisville, supports this Ordinance stating that a Rec Center is essential in maintaining the fine quality of life "as we know it here in Louisville" and complete the four-laning of South Boulder Road "to protect the lives of those that travel it everyday, especially the lives of the students that are attending Centaurus." As the chairman of the LLDR, Mr. Caranci stated all residents, young and old, have the primary concern of this community "as it grew from just a main street all the way to micro-chips." "An attractive viable main street is a key in promoting Louisville." Mr. Caranci supports the downtown drainage project and the relocation of the Library to the Fischer Building as recently acquired land for additional parking will allow easier access to this facility. The future expansion of downtown will be enhanced by anchoring the Library at this location. Bob Tofte, 1417 Courtesy Road, stated that as a Library Board Member he encourages people to vote favorably on Ordinance #981 and encourages Council to consider the relocation of the Library to the Fischer Building for many of the same reasons stated by the others who have previously spoken. Mr. Tofte spoke in favor of the Rec Center for all ages. Artys Galligar, Louisville Senior, stated that it is her duty to go on record by saying the seniors can not endorse the Rec Center proposal and can not support the proposed Ordinance. Ms. Galligar stated that there must be a positive commitment made to the Seniors regarding their needs at the Rec Center. 5