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City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2008 Page 7 of 10 He noted most of the residents supporting the preservation are from Old Town and was disappointed all residents are not interested in preserving the facade. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Pro Tem Marsella expressed concern over the resolution's 6tn "Whereas", which stated the Design Advisory Team (DAT) review process did not include detailed and complete cost e;>timates for incorporating historic preservation into the school renovations. She :suggested the language be removed. Councilor Muckle felt the 6tn "'Whereas" was an accurate statement. He stated there were no cost estimates for the DAT to review. Mayor Sisk concurred with Mayor Pro Marsella and suggested the reference to the DAT be removed. Councilor Dalton asked if all references to the DAT should be removed. Mayor Sisk suggested only the reference in the 6tn "Whereas". He voiced his concern that the project renovations would be delayed and suggested the Stn "Whereas" begin as follows: ''`while not seeking to delay the project". Mayor Pro Tem Marsella concurred. Councilor Muckle agreed the renovation project should not be delayed. He suggested adesign-build concept. Councilor Clabots stated finding an independent peer review analysis might take several months and delay the: project. He voiced his support for the resolution. Councilor Yarnell stated it would be up to the Boulder Valley School District to determine the length of the project. She supported adding language, which indicated the City is not seeking to delay the project. Mayor Sisk suggested adding "without compromising the time sensitivity of the project". Councilor Muckle also suggested adding to the last whereas, "while not seeking to delay the project". Councilor Sackett voiced his concern that the citizenry feels the school district has failed them and felt the citizens are asking Council to make a stronger statement. He supported changing the language to reflect the desires of the community. Councilor Dalton suggested adding language stating "the Council encouraged the citizens to support the boind issue based on the assurances from the School District the renovation of the Louisville Middle School would preserve the historic portion of the building". Councilor Muckle agreed that is the crux of the issue.