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City Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2008 Page 6 of 8 COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Muckle disagreed with Mr. Waldman's description of the Louisville Middle School as a hodgepodge of buildings of no significance. He noted the old High School was built by the WPA during the depression by mostly local out-of- work miners. He stated the hiistory of the building is significant and noted the Historic Preservation Commission has worked hard on the issues and made proposals for incentives for private preservation of existing residential homes and proposals for commercial buildings. He suggested an open house process where the Historic Preservation Commission, the public and the business community can work togetherr. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella asked for clarification of the resolution's language of economic development. Mayor Sisk explained it was intended for a broad base including the economic development community. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella stated the first two "Whereas" are confusing and suggested striking them. Councilor Sackett voiced his appreciation for the City's museum and preserving history, but objected to the Ciity paying to preserve another's property. He stated the Council has an obligation to maintain a balanced budget and putting restrictions on private properi:y or promising incentives would not be beneficial for the City and would bring falsE; hope to property owners. Councilor Yarnell supported gathering different members from the community together in a panel discussion. Mayor Sisk stated if issues become too intense, it becomes more difficult to make informed decisions. He recommended an educational basis to make some recommendation. Councilor Dalton voiced his belief that the fundamental conflict expressed in the Louisville Middle School public hearing was the rights of the property owner and the desires of the public. He supported the Historic Preservation Commission and panel discussions and requested the resolution not interfere with the ongoing process already in place. Mayor Sisk suggested continuing the motion for further study. There was Council support for continuing the resolution. MOTION: Mayor Sisk movecl to continue Resolution No. 2, Series 2008, to February 19, 2008, secondecl by Councilor Dalton. All in favor.