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Louisville City Council Meeting November 3, 2004 Page 3 of 10 REGULAR BUSINESS DISCUSSION/DIRECTION - CONSIDER $10,000 CONTRIBUTION TO THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR ICE RINK PROJECT Mayor Sisk requested a Council presentation. Council member Keany reported he and Council member Brown were contacted by the Downtown Business Association (DBA) relative to a request for a $10,000 contribution for the Ice Rink Project. Arlin Lehman, President of the Downtown Business Association, stated the mission of the DBA is to promote downtown businesses. He emphasized if the downtown businesses are successful, more sales tax money is generated for the City. He noted the Street Faire brings people downtown in the summer time, and the DBA is seeking a venue for the winter months. The Boulder Creek Events Association approached the DBA about locating an ice skating rink in the downtown area. The cost of the rink is $150,000. The DBA requests the City of Louisville donate $10,000 to fund the ice skating rink project. Rob Scott, 946 Arapahoe Circle, Louisville, CO addressed the proposed 2005 budget and requested Council put in more tennis courts in Louisville. He also requested that the 2005 Recreation Center budget not be cut. Council member Keany noted that any contribution for the ice skating rink would be from the 2004 budget, as no funds were appropriated in the 2005 budget. Mayor Sisk concurred that the downtown businesses must be successful to generate sales tax money. He applauded the DBA for bringing the project to Louisville. MOTION: Council member Keany moved for Council approval of a $10,000 contribution to the Downtown Business Association for an Ice Skating Rink. Council member Marsella seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PUBLIC HEARING- PROPOSED 2005 BUDGET Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Finance Director Patty Leslie reviewed the proposed 2005 Operating and Capital Budget for the City of Louisville. Changes approved and implemented into the current Proposed 2005 Operation & Capital Budget are as follows: · Lodging Tax transfer from General Fund to Capital Projects fund was changed from $504,905 to $500,000.