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City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2009 Page 3 of 12 Certified Playground Safety Inspector, attended a workshop in Denver and received information from a vendor about the grant opportunity. Kathy and Parks Project Manager Kathy Kron filed the grant application. City Manager Fleming stressed the importance of training opportunities, which in this respect the City received a grant. · The City hall office remodels will be completed this week. It provides more professional space for new staff members. REGULAR BUSINESS PROCLAMATION FOR ELK'S YOUTH WEEK Mayor Sisk read the proclamation, which proclaimed May 1 -7,2009 as Elk's Youth Week and presented it to Elk's Exalted Ruler Julie Allen. Ms. Allen thanked Mayor Sisk and Council for recognizing the Elk's Club. She introduced a new Eagle Scout from Troop 69, his Scout Leader and John Galvin, the Past National District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler and State Governmental Relations Chairperson. JOHN BREAUX CLEAN-UP DAY Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Public Relations Manager Muth reported May 9th will be John Breaux Clean-Up Day. The event will kick-off with a memorial pancake breakfast in Community Park from 9:00 - 11 :00 AM, followed by clean-up activities around the City from 11 :00 AM - 1 :00 PM. Residents are invited to celebrate John Breaux's memory. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION - BI MONTHLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Economic Development Director Star thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to work for the City of Louisville. She also thanked Becky Hogan for her work in economic development for Louisville. She reviewed the foundation elements of the economic programs in Louisville as follows: The Business Assistance Program, a supportive volunteer committee (BRaD), business retention activities, a community vision articulated in the Comprehensive Plan and the City has exercised its Urban Renewal District powers.