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City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2009 Page 11 of 12 COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Dalton asked if the Louisville Revitalization Commission had any objections to adding overpass to the study. Mayor Sisk stated they do not. Councilor Muckle requested the study include an evaluation of the Short Street Corridor's impact on historic structures. Mayor Sisk was enthusiastic about connecting old town with the revitalization area and noted there may be stimulus dollars available to proceed. He encouraged Council to move forward with the study. Councilor Sackett supported the study but noted the Sports Complex parking lot is fairly full in the spring and summer months. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved to authorize the issuance of Statements of Qualifications with the addition of an overpass, and recognition of preservation of historic structures, seconded by Councilor Dalton. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE No. 1549, SERIES 2009 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.64.020 OF THE lOUISVlllE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE lOUISVlllE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 1 ST READING - SET PUBLIC HEARING 5/19/09 Mayor Sisk requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1549, Series 2009. Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. City Manager Fleming reported with the approval of the IGA with the Town of Superior for library services, an ordinance is required to appoint a Town of Superior representative to the Louisville Library Board of Trustees. MOTION: Councilor Dalton moved to approve Ordinance No. 1549, Series 2009 on first reading, ordered it published and set the public hearing for May 19, 2009, seconded by Councilor Sackett. All in favor. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Light reported the Council will receive a litigation report on the Hamon case. He noted the Court of Appeals ruling was in the favor of a former employee. He noted there are a few items still on appeal.