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City Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2008 Page 4 of 10 Councilor Muckle asked if the bus route impact on the Louisville FasTrack Station had been evaluated. Mr. Gerstle stated they will evaluate the ability to connect the bus route to the commuter light rail station. Mayor Sisk asked what it costs to ride the Lynx and whether transfers will be honored. Mr. Gerstle stated the fare is $1.75 and transfers would be honored. Mayor Sisk voiced his appreciation to the County for working with RTD and US 36 Mobility Group to offer the two-year Lynx Route project. RESOLUTION No. 15, SERIES 2008 - A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE JANNUCCI HOUSE, 1116 LAFARGE AVENUE, AN HISTORIC LANDMARK - Public hearing Mayor Sisk opened the public: hearing and requested a Staff presentation. Public Relations Manager Meredyth Muth explained Resolution No. 15, 2008, approves the application to designate the Jannucci House, located at 1116 LaFarge Avenue, as a historic landmark. The single family residence was built in 1908 and has served only two families since its construction. It was owned by Italian immigrants Joseph and Philomena Jannucci, who lived in the home until 1977 until it was sold to John Leary and Jan Rowen. The Jannucci family had a macaroni factory in the basement where cast iron machinery was used to mix the dough and roll the pasta. A drive shaft, attached to the machinery, extended to the backyard where it engaged a gear system, which was pulled by a horse. The hipped roof, brick home had few alterations over the years and retains a high degree of architectural integrity. A 13'X17' addition was added to the rear of the home in 1912. The house meets the criteria for landmarking set forth in the Preservation Ordinance by its Architectural and Social Significance and was placed on the National Regisi:er of Historic Places in 1986. The Historic Preservation Commission conducted a public hearing on March 19th and forwarded a resolution of support for the application. Mayor Sisk requested an Ap~-licant presentation. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO expressed his thanks for the ordinance, which provides for landmarking of homes and businesses in Louisville. He stated the landmarking of this property establishes a monument to the Janucci's and other immigrant families who built the City. He noted preservation is essential, not only for historic buildings, but for preserving the cultural and social significance for future generations. He stated this year the