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Louisville City Council Meeting February 18, 2003 Page 7 The property is located on the southwest corner of Highway 42, immediately east of East Street, and is approximately 5.7 acres in size. The City is presently in negotiations with the family for acquisition of the property. He reported the initial discussions have been productive and Staff hopes to complete a negotiated acquisition and present a purchase contract for Council approval within the next two to three Council meetings. Sisk called for public comments. There were no comments. MOTION: Van Pelt moved that Council give notice at its March 4, 2003 Regular meeting, final determination will be made as to the purchase for right-of-way purposes for the Highway 42/96th Street Connection Project, seconded by Marsella. All in favor. UPDATE DROUGHT MANAGEMENT PLAN Sisk asked that all future Council agendas include drought management updates. City Manager Bill Simmons confirmed drought management updates would be on future Council agendas, and the next work session will include a drought management update. Sisk called for Staff presentation. CITY OF LOUISVILLE DROUGHT PLAN Public Works Director Tom Phare distributed a draft of the City of Louisville Drought Management Plan. He explained the plan is a guide to be used during the current drought for the entire community. He referred to a table on Page 5, which note the specific performance responses and duties of the residents, City Staff, and the City in general. Pages 8 and 9 outline drought response activities, such as water restrictions, and prohibitions. He noted the plan focuses on conservation and savings. Long-term water supply will be addressed in the Raw Water Master Plan. He is currently evaluating formulas to identify levels of drought and asked for Council input regarding the Plan. Phare reviewed specific water conservation programs in the Metro area, which could be incorporated in the Louisville Drought Management Plan, such as an odd/even address program. He explained the City's program last year restricted watering by geographical area. The Metro area suggests an odd/even address plan provides more flexibility. He reviewed the following watering options for the golf course: Water shares secured to be used at Marshall Lake; and possible reuse water from the wastewater plant. Similar to last year, there are potential exchanges with down stream users, who make available water through leases or ownership at Marshall Lake or other upstream sources. This increases the City's raw water supply by making full use of reuse water at the wastewater plant. ATHLETIC FIELDS AND PARK USE RECOMMENDATION Land Management Director Cindy Lair reported the Land Management Department is responsible for overseeing parkland and athletic fields. She explained last year parkland