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City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2008 Page6of9 supported the resolution and meeting with the School District to discuss the impact the demolition of the facade would have on the City. He supported the school expansion to include school and community activities. Councilor Muckle asked City Attorney Light to address the CRS 22-32-124 Building codes-zoning-planning-rules-definitions, which was cited by Mr. Koertje. City Attorney stated there are two parts to the statute: The Board of Education will submit a development plan to the Planning Commission and request a hearing. In either case there are no time lines attached to the statute. Councilor Muckle agreed the statute did not give the City any authority over the School District. He noted conversations prior to the Boulder Valley School bond issue concerned preservation of the Louisville Middle School facade. He stated it is an unnecessary conflict, bE~cause everyone wants a safe, building for children. Councilor Sackett asked what would approval of the resolution do in terms of preserving the facade. He stated it does not carry a plan with a timeline allowing the Council to proceed. Councilor Muckle explained tlhe resolution could not be approved tonight, but it is important to move forward and initiate discussions with the School District. Councilor Yarnell agreed it is important to take a stand. She recalled a meeting with the School District and discussions relative to preservation of the historic facade. Mayor Sisk hoped Council could ask the Boulder Valley School District to reassess their decision and he supported appealing to the School District. Councilor Dalton stated there was a trust issue at stake. Mayor Sisk requested the City Attorney review the resolution and have a revised document for the next meeting. He asked the City Manager to schedule a meeting between two membE~rs of the Council, two members of the School District, the Superintendent and the City Manger to discuss the preservation of the Louisville Middle School historic facade issue. There was Council consensus. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION,/ACTION -APPROVAL TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH COCAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR 2008 Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation.