Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2008 03 19

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 19, 2008 Page 4 of 10 He noted that the Main Street program offers technical assistance including a “Community Revitalization Partnership Team” which is a group of downtown professionals that can come and help the downtown. Such a visit costs $3000 - $6000, but 50% can be reimbursed by the Department of Local Affairs. It would cover a 1-2 day visit. The end result of which is a written report of findings to help guide the downtown. Kron stated that a full Main Street program is lengthier and more expensive - $20,000. Cities must qualify for such a visit. Some of the communities that have gone through the program include: Brush, Steamboat Springs, Monte Vista, Granby, Arvada, and Berthoud. Muckle asked for questions from the public. Michael Menaker, 1827 Choke Cherry Drive, asked if the program could offer suggestions of financing techniques. Kron stated that a resource team can address that. He noted other communities have used everything from special districts and bonding to grants for financing. Muckle thanked Kron for his presentation. Update – Louisville Middle School Demolition Muth reported that the City Council had passed a resolution urging the school district to reevaluate its decision to demolish the historic section of Louisville Middle School. The resolution was completed in preparation for a meeting tomorrow in which the City Manager and two City Councilmembers will meet with the Superintendent and two members of the school board. The City Manager will report on that meeting at the April 1 City Council meeting. Koertje reported that the Superintendent King had also received letters in support of saving the school from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Paul Weissman. Koertje hoped to get Senator Brandon Schaffer to comment as well. Koertje reported that at a School Board meeting in February a number of residents spoke. Muckle asked for public comments. There were none. Possible Ballot Question Regarding Historic Preservation Funding Muth reported that at the March 11 City Council study session Council discussed the possibility of putting a question on the November ballot regarding a sales tax to support historic preservation. Should Council choose to move forward with this, they have until July to set the ballot title and thereby place it on the November ballot. Whiteman asked how much such a tax would raise. Muth stated she did not know exact numbers at this time. Muckle asked for public comments.