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Louisville City Council Meeting January 20, 2004 Page 9 of 11 Mayor Sisk called for City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Sam Light read Ordinance No. 1439, Series 2004. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved that Council send Ordinance No. 1439, Series 2004 out for publication and set a public hearing for February 3, 2004, seconded by Council member Levihn. All in favor. Absent: Council member Brown. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill Simmons reported on the Entry-Way Signs, and noted they are included in the Capital budget. He estimated a cost for monument signs to be approximately $35,000. He stated Staff has investigated more economical signage and reported on recycled plastic signs. The signs could be multi-colored, require very low maintenance and would cost approximately $12,000 for the entryways into Louisville. Council discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Keany voiced his support of the signs. Mayor Sisk suggested the newly appointed Business Retention & Development Committee review this matter and make recommendation to the Council. There was Council consensus. Simmons reported on Main Street Banners, with special events poles for Main Street. He estimated the cost between $5,000 and $7,000. He would discuss this matter with the Downtown Business Association. He also reported on the proposal for a decorative street clock for the downtown area. He stated the range for a clock is from $7,000 and $35,000. He would also discuss this with the Downtown Business Association. Mayor Sisk suggested discussions with the Chamber of Commerce. Simmons reported on the downtown trees, which have died as a result of the drought or vandalism. He stated the trees would be replaced this spring. He reported on the request for a restroom at Louisville Cemetery. He stated the estimated cost for portable facility, with concrete pad, shelter and landscaping, would be approximately $20,000, with a monthly maintenance cost of $120.00. He noted this was not budgeted for 2004. Council discussion: Mayor Sisk suggested this matter be reviewed as a budget item for 2005. Mayor Pro Tem Keany suggested the Department of Land Management advise the public there are no restroom facilities at the cemetery. Simmons reported on the Louisville Cemetery fees and price structure. He explained the cemetery contains full plots, and none have been subdivided into infant plots. He stated some cemeteries have a different price for an infant or child plots, and some are at no