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City Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 Page 6 of 12 Mayor Stolzmann stated that it sounds like there are four people interested in an ordinance of repeal. She remarked that any action taken by Council will set a tone for the community. Councilmember Dickinson reiterated his support for sending this to an election. The application hasn't changed, there is no new evidence and there is no reason to change the vote. He stated he respects the public, and knows their voices will be heard if we go to a vote. Councilmember Brown stated that it is a really challenging process for the community, and Council needs to choose between two different options. MOTION: Councilmember Brown made a motion to approve Resolution 90, Series 2021 referring the ordinance to a vote of the electors of the City of Louisville at a Special Election to be held on April 5, Councilmember Dickinson seconded. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Brown made a substitute motion to approve Ordinance 1819, series 2021 to repeal Ordinance 1815, series 2021 on first reading and set the public hearing for December 21, 2021; Councilmember Most seconded. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney stated that hearing from the citizens is important. This is a landmark decision for Louisville. Approving the ordinance doesn't give Council the opportunity to get more input from the citizens. Councilmember Leh asked the City Attorney if this decision and hearing were quasi- judicial. City Attorney Kelly stated this is not a hearing, simply a vote to refer to the voters or to begin the process to repeal. The public hearing process has been closed. VOTE ON SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Motion passed on a 4-3 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Maloney, Councilmember Dickinson and Councilmember Fahey voting No. The public hearing is set for December 21, 2021. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION — COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICANTS TO APPOINT OR INTERVIEW FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES Mayor Pro Tern Maloney noted his appreciation for the numerous well qualified applicants we had who are willing to volunteer their time and talents. The recommended list is the result of deliberations and comments from the Committee, other members of Council, and public input. The next step is interviews based on tonight's discussions followed by final Council approval December 21st. There are five Boards and Commissions that don't have enough applicants to fill the vacant positions, those will be advertised again at the beginning of the year.