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City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2017 Page 5 of 12 interior spaces do a great job of supporting operating goals of the museum The future of Louisville history is really bright. Gordon Madonna thanked Roybal for their work He felt the design was almost there, but there was still a need to tweak it to fit in downtown Louisville. He favored putting in extra storage space under the Jacoe Store He would like a more inviting courtyard. Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, would like consideration of two design changes She would like the awning that comes out 5 feet and has the signage, reduced to a foot or less. She would like the second story windows reduced and made more historic in size. She supports extra storage space in the plaza or under the Jacoe store. Dan Mellish, 590 West Willow Court, commended Roybal on the project and taking so much feedback and working it into their design. He was encouraged to hear more about possible storage capabilities. Andy Johnson, 920 Lincoln Avenue, stated this is the first time seeing the design and gave kudos to the design team. It is an exciting project for downtown; a sensitive approach to Main Street, he likes the windows, the building has a very outward looking approach to Main Street. He encouraged thinking about a more contemporary building to mark our time rather than re-create canned history. Councilmember Keany noted the committee took into consideration public comments. He also supported the additional storage space for future items Mayor Pro Tem Lipton asked Roybal if the elevator in the Main Street entrance design would be needed to get disabled people out in an emergency. Roybal noted the entrance on the north allows access without the need of stairs or elevators or ramps in an emergency, but that the Main Street entrance would require a disabled person be carned out in an emergency. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton asked if the cost estimate was based on current costs. Roybal stated this is an estimate for about one year from now and it has a yearly escalation factor. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton stated construction costs are constantly increasing and we need to be cognizant of this He also stated a 15% contingency may not be adequate; perhaps 30-40% is needed. Given that, it could be as high as $7M in costs Councilmember Maloney stated his concerns are similar to Mayor Pro Tem Lipton and we should be looking at costs 2-5 years out. He was concerned how to fund this and felt suggested putting this on the ballot to ask residents to fund. He doesn't see how this much can be fundraised Councilmember Stolzmann said she was still heanng some concerns from residents. About the facade and wanting an east facing entrance. She felt the handicap access could be addressed by grading and didn't feel the alternate presented meets the