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Louisville City Council Meeting February 3, 2004 Page 4 of 8 Director Wood estimated a timeframe between thirteen and fourteen months. City Manager Simmons stated the RFP would request a completion date of twelve-months. Mayor Sisk called for public comments. There were no comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Brown asked for the funding source for the citywide comp plan. City Manager Simmons recommended an appropriation from the general fund. Council discussion: Council member Brown suggested that Council should be realistic in their expectation of a twelve-month completion of a citywide comp plan. Mayor Sisk stressed the process will be very public, including meetings with the Downtown Business Association, the Chamber of Commerce, homeowners associations, and public meetings. He asked Staff to encourage any consulting firm to be part of an outreach program. Levihn voiced his desire the process be accomplished in the twelve-month period. Mayor Sisk thanked the citizens who have been supportive of a citywide comprehensive plan and StorageTek for their willingness to participate in the process. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Keany moved that Council direct Staffto develop an RFP and move forward with the citywide comprehensive plan, seconded by Council member Brown. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE NO. 1439, SERIES 2004 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.32 OF TI-IE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDING MUNICIPAL JUDGE - 2nd reading - public hearing (advertised Daily Camera 1/24/04) Mayor Sisk called for City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Sam Light read Ordinance No. 1439, Series 2004. Mayor Sisk called for Staff presentation. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd reviewed Ordinance No. 1439, Series 2004, which increases the judge's monthly salary from $1,400 to $1,500 ($18,000 annually), and includes a provision authorizing an increase to the Deputy Municipal Judge's salary by resolution (Resolution No. 7, Series 2004) from $200 per session to $250 per session. Mayor Sisk opened the public heating on Ordinance No. 1439, Series 2004, and called for public comment, and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council member Brown moved to approve Ordinance No. 1439, Series 2004. Council member Van Pelt seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0.