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City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2017 Page 8 of 11 Justin McClure, 1002 Griffith Street, representing the owner Michael McAlpine, stated DELO is currently under construction and they have a location in the Nawatny Greenway to which the cabins can be located. He stated it is a policy decision of whether or not the City wants to have these relocated to a City property. Tom Rafferty, 945 Rex Street, stated anything that can be done to maintain the history of Louisville will also maintain its charm. He stated his support for saving the cabins in their current neighborhood rather than moving them to the new development in DELO. He would like to see one moved to the Highway 42 and Pine Street gateway and one relocated near Miner's Field and rehabilitated Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, stated her support for saving the cabins. She would like the cabins relocated to a more visible spot such as the Highway 42 and Pine Street gateway. She would like one relocated to Miner's Field. Additionally, she suggests considering moving one to the John Breaux Park on Front Street. She noted she has sent Council a petition showing residents' support for saving the cabins. These locations would leave the cabins in the Old Town Overlay so they would be able to receive funding from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). She stated a refurbished cabin would be a great resource to the City. Steve Poppitz, 1036 Walnut Street, stated he supports the preservation of the history of the neighborhood. He would like to see the cabins preserved in the Miner's Field neighborhood. John Leary, 1116 Lafarge Avenue, stated his support for saving the cabins and asked the City to look at all options for relocating the cabins. He prefers they be kept in the neighborhood. Randy Caranci, 441 Elk Trail, Lafayette, stated his support to save the cabins to maintain the history of Louisville. Councilmember Leh stated these cabins are an authentic connection with the coal mining history of Louisville. He noted the question is whether the City should fund the Historic Structure Assessment (HSA) to find out if they can even be moved. He supports the City funding the HSA to see if it is feasible. Mayor Muckle agreed. Councilmember Stolzmann stated perhaps the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) should weigh in on this. She would like to know from them 1) would they recommend spending HPF funds on the HSA and 2) do they have a recommendation on if they should be moved to a City property. If yes, should HPF funds be used for the move. Councilmember Leh noted his concern this would slow down the process. He would like to keep the process moving, particularly as the cost is very low, less than $3000. He doesn't want process to get in the way of preservation for such a small amount of money. Mayor Muckle agreed.