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City Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2016 Page 14 of 17 Council member Loo wanted to make it clear about the role of HPC if it were to become a ballot issue. Linda Haley noted they have had many conversations about the rules in regard to campaigning ■ Council member Leh wanted to draw a distinction that the decision is whether it is appropriate to put on the ballot now or later. The risk is the ballot issue fails. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton noted this was not just an extension, but also repurposing toward something not used in the past. Debby Fahey, W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, CO agreed it is a great and unique program. Putting it on to compete on the ballot with the Rec Center tax would affect it somehow. The Rec Center Task Force has done months of study and the Historic Preservation Commission has not done that legwork. She was inclined to postpone until next year Mayor Muckle noted the groundwork was not significant the first time this tax went to the ballot. He suggested waiting and seeing if the results on the citizen survey shows strong support then Council could look again at the issue. Council member Stolzmann felt that was a good idea but makes the timeline very short. Deputy City Manager Balser noted staff would have to do some prep work Council member Stolzmann noted she feels ill prepared on fair campaign practices and wanted more training. Deputy City Manager Balser noted City Attorney Light has been asked to put together additional information about elections and potential ballot questions Council member Loo noted there is a lot going on and putting the historic preservation tax on the ballot was not in the work plan. She wanted to re- evaluate priorities and focus on the original work plan. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton asked to wait on survey results and that staff not spend too much time on it. Council member Leh felt the question was how much time would have to be spent City Manager Fleming felt it would involve time on Council members, HPC and several staff members. Mayor Muckle asked staff not to work on this and wait for survey results. Deputy City Manager felt realistically there would have to be some staff work.