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Joint Meeting Boulder Valley School District Louisville City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2008 Page 6 of 7 Connie Tadehara, 1561 Kennedy Avenue, Louisville, CO spoke in behalf of her daughter Amy, who is currentlly a teacher in Japan. Amy attended Louisville Middle School and supports the preservation of the historic facade. She expressed her pride in her Louisville Middle School education. Jim Bradford, 1845 Tyler, Louiisville, CO stated the Louisville Middle School is in good shape. He did not agree with constructing the new building around students in classrooms. Sue McAvoy, 379 Lincoln AvE;nue, Louisville, CO voiced her full support of the current design. Kelly Johannes, 1182 Harper Lake Drive, Louisville, CO stated she is a student of history and suggested a monument to the old Louisville Middle/High School be part of the new building. Denise Pfnister, 625 Sir Galalhad, Lafayette, CO stated her children attended LMS. She voiced her confusion with the attempts to preserve the existing school. She noted she was a Design Advisory Team member and stressed the importance of educating children. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD AND COUNCIL MEMBER Councilor Yarnell commentec'I that sadly, the facade will not be saved. She supported the preservation of'the artifacts. Board Member Patti Smith expressed her appreciation for the discussion however she did not hear anything compelling enough to change the design or the budget. She appreciated the proposal to save the bricks. Councilor Muckle asked if they Board of Directors and the Louisville City Council could agree to work together to preserve the historical value of the school. Board Member Reed stated he was willing to entertain the committee suggested by Mr. Leary. Board Member Paxton was irnpressed by the passion, which was expressed by the public. She voiced her appreciation to the Design Advisory Team who worked on the design. She stressed the public should honor the recommendation of the Design Advisory Team and the decision of the Board of Education.