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City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2008 Page 3 of 12 had been early on, it would be possible to still stay within the budget and at least save the facade. Superintendent Chris King, Board President Helayne Jones and Board Member Patti Smith all emphasized that the process was open, transparent, community driven and that through that K>rocess it was made clear that historic preservation was not as high a priority as school function, budget and timeline. Superintendent King explained that BVSD dici look at historic preservation but it was impossible to preserve the facade and si:ill stay within the constraints on the site, the budget, the time frame and still achieve the required building functionality. City Manager Fleming noted that people have asserted that the School Board has not "owned" the decision because the Board never formally had the matter on its agenda and the Board deferred to the Design Advisory Team (DAT). With this in mind he suggested that perhaps a joint meeting between the Board and the City Council would provide an opportunity for (1) the Board to clarify the process, (2) people advocating for preserving the facade as well as those who believe other matters should take precedence to formally address the Board, (3) the Board to either formally ratify the DAT's decision or at least clarify why they support both the process and the DAT decision, and (4) give the Council a chance to directly address the Board on the matter. BVSD representatives initiall}r expressed concern about a joint meeting being seen as negating the community driven process they used and forcing a confrontational divide. However, after further discussion they were willing to at least consider the possibility of scheduling a joint meeting. Attendees concluded the meeting by agreeing that the Superintendent and City Manager would review with their respective governing bodies the potential value of a joint meeting and if there was sufficient support to hold one, to identify a date sometime in April and work on an agenda for consicleration. Councilor Muckle voiced his disagreement with the school board's assertions. He suggested any continued dialogue with the school district would be useful. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella stated a public meeting would be an opportunity for the school board to listen to Louisville residents and to explain how they arrived at their decision. She was doubtful the school district would change their decision. City Manager Fleming reportE;d there will be new golf carts delivered to the Coal Creek Golf Course and the pond renovation will begin next week and be completed by April 28tH (REGULAR BUSINESS