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Louisville City Council Meeting May 4, 2004 Page 9 of 11 Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Council member Keany asked to be excused for the balance of the meeting. Mayor Sisk asked that the record reflect, Council member Keany was excused from the balance of the meeting. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd explained the City has received a request from the Springs at Coal Creek Ranch Homeowners Association for adjustment to irrigation water rates. The Springs water billing includes 102-s/4'' water taps billed individually, as well as 4-1" irrigation taps, billed to the homeowners association. The consumption from the individual units generally falls within the first (lowest) tier for residential water billing, although consumption does vary, increasing during the irrigation season. The consumption from the irrigation meters generally falls into the highest billing tier during the irrigation season, with over 100,000 gallons on three of the four meters. The Springs at Coal Creek HOA has requested the consumption from the irrigation meters be allocated equally amount the 102 residential units and billed at the s/4" rate. Based on the calculations for the new rates, the HOA would receive a rebate of $29,277.48 for 2003. PUBLIC COMMENT John Eckl, President of the Board of Directors for the Springs at Coal Creek Ranch Homeowners Association, stated the HOA expect to use less water in 2004. The landscaping, which was lost as a result of the drought in 2002, was replaced in 2003, and required more water. He reviewed the history of the Springs development, and stated the HOA was asking for a fair and equitable solution. COUNCIL COMMENT Council members Van Pelt and Brown had questions relative to the summary report presented by Finance Director Patty Leslie. Council member Marsella voiced her understanding of the summary report and asked how the matter would be resolved. City Attorney Light stated a resolution is required to create a new classification and authorize the rebate. Mayor Sisk voiced his support of the resolution and the rebate. Council member Van Pelt voiced her support but asked for further clarification. City Manager Simmons clarified it would be a credit rather than a rebate. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved that Council direct City Staff to draft a resolution to credit the Springs at Coal Creek Ranch Home Owners Association, and include additional financial documentation, for the May 18, 2004 City Council meeting. Council member Brown seconded the motion. All in favor. Council member Keany absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1448, SERIES 2004 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE HOTEL REGISTRATION AND RETENTION OF REGISTRATION RECORDS - 1st reading - set public hearing 5/18/04