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Louisville City Council Meeting July 6, 2004 Page 9 of 10 Mayor Sisk asked Lair for Staff's determination on how to stay within the budget. Lair stated that ECl has negotiated to remove non-essential items from the project. She noted there are concerns about ground water and decisions were made to mitigate safety issues. Council member Brown suggested Staff reevaluate the Capital Project budget. City Manager Simmons stated it would be necessary to reconsider the Capital projects to fund the Skate Park. He did not anticipate making significant design changes to the project. He recommended Council direct Staff to renegotiate the agreement and evaluate the Capital Project budget. Council discussion: Council member Marsella suggested using funds from the T-Mobile agreement. Mayor Sisk reminded Council of the funds derived from the lodging taxes. Council member Levihn stated other projects could be delayed. Council member Brown stated the lighting of the Skate Park is essential. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved that Council direct Staff to re-negotiate the ECI Site Construction Management contract with the alternates, seconded by Council member Levihn. Council member Brown offered a friendly amendment that Staff be directed to pursue additional funding for the project. Mayor Sisk and Council member Levihn accepted the amendment. VOTE: All in favor. The vote was 5-0. Council members Van Pelt and Clabots were absent. None. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Simmons requested Staff reports. Planning Director Paul Wood reported on the progress of the citywide Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and the Open House conducted on June 30th. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd reported on the Capital Improvement Projects: Highway 42 Project; South 88thStreet/Campus Drive Project; Water Reuse Project; and Police/Court Facility. Council member Keany requested the project reports clarify whether the projects are in design or construction phase. 9