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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes <br />February 21, 2017 <br />Page 4 of 17 <br />Scott Simkus, 941 West Maple Court, stated he represents SEEDS (Social Equity <br />Economic Development for Sustainability), a nonprofit trying to save the historic Hecla <br />Casino building from demolition. He would like to partner with the City to save the <br />building. SEEDS would need the City to direct staff to work on a partnership including <br />moving the building to 1528 Main Street, help fund the purchase of 1528 Main Street <br />and the City contribute up to $500,000 towards this project. <br />RJ Harrington, 457 East Raintree Court, stated his continued concern of adding <br />sustainability options into the new recreation center expansion He has met with the <br />Sustainability Advisory Board and they are supportive of this <br />Brent Lewis, 299 West Elm Street, stated he is the pastor of Calvary Boulder Valley <br />Church. He wanted to introduce the church to Louisville. They have been in town for <br />four years now and want to provide their volunteer services to the community. <br />APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA <br />MOTION- Mayor Muckle moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by <br />Councilmember Keany. All were in favor <br />A. Approval of Bills <br />B. Approval of City Council June and July Meeting Schedule <br />C. Approve Cancellation of March 28 Study Session <br />D. Approval of Appointment of Michael Ulm to the Historic Preservation <br />Commission <br />COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE <br />AGENDA <br />Councilmember Keany noted members of the Youth Advisory Board in attendance and <br />thanked them for coming. <br />CITY MANAGER'S REPORT <br />City Manager Fleming gave an update on the Recreation Center Expansion. The design <br />firm is underway with the site plan. The project will be going through the City's normal <br />planning process. The RFP/RFQ for the construction manager/general contractor was <br />released and there was a great deal of interest in the project; proposals are due March <br />1 He noted the bonds will be coming to the Council for consideration March 7 <br />City Manager Fleming stated the sales tax revenue for 2016 was up 6% from 2015, <br />which was 2% over projections; the lodging tax met the projections, and exceeded one- <br />half million dollars for the first time However, the residential assessment adjustment <br />that is required by the State constitution may reduce residential property values for 2017 <br />