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City Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 Page 7 of 11 Mayor Stolzmann stated this is a challenging topic. She noted option two likely would feel like people are not on the same playing field and that electronic meetings in option three are just not the same as in -person. When we have done big issues in the past the in - person attendance has been vital. The electronic meetings are not equivalent to in -person meetings; there are significant challenges in hearing everyone clearly and we cannot see and interact with everyone. She stated originally she supported option two but at this time she feels the best option is to postpone these types of quasi-judicial hearings until such time as we can all meet safely in -person. Councilmember Dickinson stated to him an indoor meeting with a large number of people is more dangerous than collecting signatures that could be done outside where it can be done more safely. He does not feel this is a double standard. Roll Call Vote: Motion passed 4-3; Mayor Stolzmann and Councilmembers Brown and Leh voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1796, SERIES 2020 — 1ST READING, SET PUBLIC HEARING 7/28/20 Option 1 Sales and Use Tax: AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX NOT TO EXCEED 0.13 PERCENT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2021, TO BE USED TO FUND RENEWABLE ENERGY OBJECTIVES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BULK RENEWABLE ENERGY PURCHASES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS, AS SUCH PROGRAMS BECOME AVAILABLE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE ORDINANCE TO A VOTE OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS AT THE REGULAR ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Option B Property Tax: AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING A TABOR BALLOT ISSUE TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Mayor Stolzmann stated this is first reading so there is no public discussion but Council may have discussion on changes or additional information they would like for second reading. Council may also choose not to move these forward at this time. Mayor Stolzmann stated she does not feel these are ready to move forward. There was not enough time for staff to get the information needed to make a good decision on how to make this equitable for all customers. She suggested taking the time to get additional information about the renewable energy certificates and see if there is a way to make a down payment towards these in the 2021 budget. That conversation can take place during the budget discussions.