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City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2009 Page 5 of 12 1920. After 1920 the Casino building was used as a farm house. The original site of the home was within the King Soopers Shopping center. It was moved to its current site in 1991 with the development of the shopping center. The only difference in the structure is an enclosed porch. The features of the wood framed home include the original layout, a 2,400 SF first floor and 900 SF top floor. Her goal was to bring awareness of the project and suggested the building could be a public building. She discussed partnering possibilities with non-profit agencies and the cities of Louisville and Lafayette. She outlined the steps to take as follows: Create awareness, gather supporters, find a new purpose, find land and move the building. She estimated a budget of $200,000 to as much as $750,000 would be required depending on how far the building is moved and noted there is a very tight timeline. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Dalton asked if the building could be restored. Ms. Lewis stated it would depend on the future use of the building. She explained the building would qualify for restoration grants. Mayor Sisk stated the home is not within the Louisville Historical District therefore is not eligible for funds/grants from the Historic Preservation Tax. He asked Council whether the voters should be asked to expand the historical district to include this and possibly other properties. Ms. Lewis stated if the home were moved within the Old Town overlay district, the building might be eligible for Historic Preservation Tax Funds/Grants. Mayor Sisk thanked Ms. Lewis and Michael Koertje for their work on the Historic Preservation Commission. RESOLUTION No. 16, SERIES 2009 - A RESOLUTION DEFINING CAUSE FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 10-2(8) OF THE lOUISVlllE HOME RULE CHARTER Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. City Manager Fleming explained the Board and Commission members are appointed in December and January of each year. Issues with Boards and Commissions members regarding lack of attendance; conduct or qualifications arise periodically. Section 10-2(b) of the Louisville Charter provides for the removal of a member only by cause as defined by resolution. The City Council has not adopted a resolution, which clearly satisfies the Charter requirement of a resolution defining cause. The Staff and the City Attorney drafted the proposed resolution, which is intended to clarify the general expectations of board and commission members,