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None. City Council Meeting Minutes February 7, 2017 Page 3 of 15 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT REGULAR BUSINESS PROCLAMATION — BLUE PARROT DAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2017 Mayor Muckle presented Joan Riggins and the Colacci Family a proclamation for Blue Parrot Day noting the great impact the Blue Parrot Restaurant has had on Louisville for 98 years. The Council thanked the family for their commitment to the community these many years. Joan Riggins accepted the proclamation for the Colacci Family. Mike Deborski, 601 Pine Street, thanked the Colacci's for their years of commitment and generosity to the community. RECOGNITION OF LOUISVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Mayor Muckle presented Chief Willson and the Board of the Louisville Fire Protection District with a letter of recognition for the District's new "Public Protection Classification" rating. Chief Willson and Chris Schmidt, President Pro Tem of the LFPD Board, thanked the Council and the members of the Fire Department. RESOLUTION NO. 7, SERIES 2017 — A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING THE MEMBERSHIP, GOALS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUSINESS RETENTION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Director DeJong stated the City Council has asked staff to evaluate ways to reorganize or restructure the Business Retention and Development Committee (BRaD). He reviewed the current role and makeup of the Committee Possible changes include. 1) Modify the BRaD committee to eliminate Council membership (but retain a Council Liaison), 2, Decide whether to have all at -large members and/or have some members represent specified business organizations; and 3) Update the Goals and Responsibilities for the BRaD Committee He stated the existing BRaD Committee recommends some positions remain as representatives of business organizations in the community (Revitalization Commission (LRC), Chamber of Commerce, CTC MetroDistrict, and Downtown Business Association), but remove the Planning Commission member. They recommend the three City Council positions be changed to at -large members who have business experience within the City.