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Joint Meeting Boulder Valley School District Louisville City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2008 Page 3 of 7 CITY COUNCIL /BOARD OF= EDUCATION COMMENTS Mayor Sisk noted many residents have expressed their desire to maintain the historic facade. He voiced hiss hope that the Board of Education and the City could work together to preserve history; attain security, space, and a quality education. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella stated the auditorium's ceiling tiles are artifacts and asked if they could be preserved. Principal Fels stated they will try to preserve the tiles. Councilor Muckle voiced his preference for the Louisville Museum staff to be involved in the process and asked that Museum Coordinator Bridget Bacon be contacted. Principal Fels confirmed they will contact Ms Bacon. Board Member Paxton asked if all the old part of the school will be demolished. Principal Fels stated only the auditorium will be demolished. Councilor Dalton inquired as to the responsibilities of the Design Advisory Team. Project Manager Don Orr stated the Master Plan identified the following goals: 1) the education of children, 2) rnaintaining the budget and 3) public safety. Principal Fels summarized the goals for the Design Advisory Committee were for the enhancement of all learning, health, safety and security and adaptability for the future. Board Member Paxton stated) the main goal was doing what was best for the children and the Design Advisory Team was very aware of the economic issue and the education of children. Councilor Muckle stressed the Design Advisory Team did not look at the preservation of the history of the school. He stated it is very painful for many of the Louisville residents to see: the destruction of the historic portion of the school. Project Manager Orr explained the Design Advisory Committee spent a great deal of time looking at the preserving the historic facade and to incorporate historic elements into the design. Due to the cost of preservation, it was determined the facade could not be saved. He noted the drawings are finalized, the contracts have been signed and construction is scheduled to begin in June. Mayor Sisk noted the City of ILouisville contributed a large amount of money to local schools including the auiditorium seats at the Louisville Middle School, the field at Monarch High and the: gymnasium at Louisville Elementary School. He stated his hope that the City and schools and continue to work together.