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City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2008 Page 8 of 10 Mayor Sisk noted this issue has not appeared on the School Board's agenda and no decisions have been madE,, however many Louisville residents have spoken at School Board meetings regarding preserving the historic facade. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO stated there weren't any serious efforts made to save i:he facade, nor were there any cost estimates for the preservation. He explained the decision to demolish the facade was based on a $300,000 cost to move a sewer line. Don Atwood, 298 S. Taft Court, Louisville, CO voiced his agreement with the comments made by Mayor and City Council. MOTION: Councilor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 12, Series 2008, with the following amendments: 1) Sixth Whereas: "The City Council is of the opinion that alternatives that include historic preservation should be further analyzed and discussed by aind with the District Board, including further public discussions." 2) Seventh WhE~reas: "while not seeking to delay the project." 3) Page 2, Third recital; adding "after assessment and peer review has been taken, without reducing the urgency of the construction project, the Board of Education further evaluate." The motion was seconded by Councilor Yarnell. Mayor Sisk offered a friendly amendment to the motion: "many of the voters' were led to believe the historic significance of Louisville Middle School would be retained." Councilor Muckle :>uggested "the City Council and many of the voters were assured." Councilors Muckle and Yarnell accepted the amendments. VOTE: All in favor. DISCUSSION/DIRECTIION/ACTION - 2008 UPDATE OF CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. City Manager Fleming explained at a study session, Council met with the Planning Commission and di:>cussed the 2008 Citywide Comprehensive Plan Update. Because no action can be taken at a study session, Staff requested direction on the specific scope of work for updating the Comprehensive Plan. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Sisk noted Council approved the additional consultants for the comprehensive plan update. `~IVith respect to the scope of work, he referenced "Community Character and Urban Design", #4, relative to ConocoPhillips, and