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City Council Meeting Minutes June 2, 2009 Page 5 of 17 · Section 4 - Contingency/Emergency Reserve Funds - In the first year of the existence of the HPF, 20% of the funds shall be placed in a Contingency/Emergency Reserve. On an annual basis the HPC and City Council shall reevaluate how much should be allocated to this Reserve. These funds shall be accessed only in exigent circumstances, upon the recommendation of the HPC and the approval of the City Council. "Exigent circumstances" shall mean the HPC has determined, with concurrence with the City Council, without urgent action significant damage will be done to the historic fabric or character of Louisville. Public Relations Manager Muth explained the Historic Preservation Commission worked very hard on the resolution. Councilors Muckle and Dalton reviewed the resolution. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Dalton suggested the following amendments to the resolution: On page 2, Section 1 b, regarding the HPC making recommendations for all expenditures, he suggested striking word "all". On Page 4, Section 3b iii, he suggested the word "rebates" be replaced by "reimbursements." On page 5, Section 3f, the last sentence, with respect to the allocation of funds, he suggested modifying the sentence to read "the allocation of these funds can be modified at anytime by City Council". On Page 5, Section 3e, the sentence regarding the divestment of any conservation easement requiring approval by a majority of voters be modified to stipulate divestment of any conservation easement shall require approval by a majority of the City Council. Mr. Whiteman responded to Councilor Dalton's comments. With respect to the word "all" on Page 2, the HPC feel it is appropriate for the Commission to review all applications. He noted that did not mean the Council would not see all applications, or there was not an appeal or a public process. Mr. Whiteman had no problem with changing the word "rebates" to "reimbursements." With respect to divestments of conservation easements, the HPC believes in a system of checks and balances and more than one public body should vote on the divestment of conservation easements. Regarding the review on an annual basis, versus any time of allocations, the HPC feel there should be some stability to the fund and some capacity to plan and make recommendations. Councilor Muckle thanked the HPC, City Staff and Councilor Dalton for all the work they put into the resolution. He asked City Attorney Light if the resolution adequately defines historic old town Louisville. City Attorney Light stated it adequately defines by reference to the ballot issue, the Old Town Overlay and the zoning ordinance gives a specific description.