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Louisville City Council Meeting July 15, 2003 Page 10 of 11 Planning Director Paul Wood reported on the schedule for the StorageTek Annexation and Zoning application, and noted it is a four-month process. The explained there are three components of the applications; 1) Comp Plan Amendment, 2) Annexation and 3) Overall rezoning request for 400 acres. The four-month process began on June 17th with the submittal of the application. On August 19 Council will review the Resolution of Substantial Compliance, which requires a public hearing no later than sixty days after that date. The three applications have been coupled together within the four-month timeline. The first reading would be October 7, and second reading would be on October 26. The Planning Commission will review the Comp Plan and the rezoning request on September 9. The Planning Commission could potentially have an overflow meeting on September 18. In the event the Planning Commission's review is not complete by October 7, Staff would request a continuance. Brown asked if this could be put on the Web site. Wood responded yes and stated it is important to have a link with STK so the public can follow the schedule. He noted STK is also scheduling meetings in July and August. City Manager Simmons asked Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd to report on the Louisville Historic Preservation Commission. Boyd reported the Louisville Historic Preservation Commission was formed by the Council in the spring, and have been meeting twice a month to work on drafting an ordinance, which will address preservation of historic buildings in Louisville. They are working on publicity, to let the public know about the Preservation Commission and the work they are undertaking. They are also trying to differentiate between the functions of the Louisville Historic Preservation Commission and the Historical Commission, which oversees the operations of the museum. They are drafting a letter that would be sent to the property owners in the old town area, and also a brochure, which would be available to the public. City Manager Simmons asked Public Works Director to report on the reconstruction project located at the 500 block of LaFarge Avenue. Phare reported the project has been delayed due to a notice received from Xcel Energy on their determination the gas main is too shallow and must be replaced. Xcel Energy will replace gas lines and meters prior to resurfacing project. He stated the property owners would receive notice of the project delay. City Manager Simmons reminded Council of the Senior Board's Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 17, 2003. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Davidson reported on the Flower's allegation of police aggressive behavior. He stated he reviewed all the statements made by the officers, watched the video in detail, and read the 10