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City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2015 Page 10 of 18 Mayor Muckle explained the definitions Ms. Sommers questioned were directly from the State Statute. He agreed not all the categories of blight are relevant to the site, but not all of the blight factors have to be met. He stated the Plan is a step in a process and not a final conclusion. He stated a there is no question the vacancy of the site has had a negative effect on the area. He felt it was time to take a step toward resolving the problem. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton stated he has voiced his objection to this process in the past, and planned to vote no on the resolution. Mayor Muckle closed the public hearing. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Stolzmann stated this has been a long difficult process and noted the property has been found to be blighted. The majority of the residents have an expectation the Council should do something to remove the blight. It hurts people's morale because it is an eyesore and it is not being used to its full utilization. She felt adopting an urban renewal plan is a step in the right direction and she looked forward to seeing what the plan will bring. Mayor Muckle stated the Louisville Revitalization Commission (LRC) will assist in developing a plan. The LRC is currently working on the urban renewal plan for Highway 42, and their experience will be beneficial for the Council and the community. Council member Leh stated the City Council found the property to be blighted and constituents agree the City should do something about it. He felt an urban renewal plan is a step in the right direction. He was prepared to vote for the Plan and give the LRC the full tool kit available to them to remedy the blight. RESOLUTION No. 58, SERIES 2015 MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 58, Series 2015, as amended, seconded by Council member Keany. City Attorney Light clarified the motion is for approval of Resolution No. 58, Series 2015, with the amendments to the plan which were included in the revised plan in the City Council packet. VOTE: The motion passed by a vote of 6 -1. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton voted no. RESOLUTION No. 59, SERIES 2015 MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 59, Series 2015, seconded by Council memberStolzmann. The motion passed by a vote of 6 -1. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton voted no.