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City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2008 Page 5 of 9 David Waldman, 1871 Continental View Estates, Louisville, CO stated he would like to see Boulder Valley School District preserve the facade, but he did not vote for a bond issue to preserve t:he facade, but to educate children. He stated Louisville tax dollars, staff tirrie, and elected official's time should not be wasted on a property owned by another. He encouraged the City to start a preservation fund and offered a check for ;100.00 to begin the fund. Barb Hesson, 526 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO explained she attended the Louisville High School and noted if the school is demolished, it may lead to the destruction of other historic downtown properties. She stated the School had to be saved and requested Council's help. Mike Koertje, 887 Welsh Court, Louisville, CO explained last week that twelve Louisville residents spoke belfore the Board of Education. The Board of Education totally disregarded the comments and voted to demolish the Louisville Middle School historic fa~ade~. He stated the Board of Education must take some ownership of this issue. He addressed Colorado State Statute 22-32-124, which stipulates the School Board must submit a site development plan to the Planning Commission or governing body prior to construction of any structure or building. Susan Morris, 939 Maple Court, Louisville, CO stated the Louisville Middle School is a symbol of downtown Louisville. She voiced her concern about the School District's disregard for the citizens' of Louisville. She requested Council support. Annie Hughes, 1405 Garfield Court, Louisville, CO asked persons in the audience who support the prE~servation of the Louisville Middle School to raise their hands. Several hands rose. Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO stated she did a survey of citizens on the Louisville Middle School's historic facade and over 88% of those polled were in favor of its pre:senration. Laurel Tofte, 1417 Courtesy Road, Louisville, CO stated many things associated with the Louisville Middle Sct'iool are not educational, such as voting, public theatre and non-school sports events. She considered the Louisville Middle School a community building. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella voiced her concern that the school district is not listening to the Louisville citizens. She asked if there was something the Mayor and Council could do. Mayor Sisk noted the City does not have any jurisdiction over the School District, nor does the City have the money to pay for the preservation of the facade. He