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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes <br />December 20, 2022 <br />Page 8 of 11 <br />Councilmember Leh reviewed the City's sustainability goals as set out in Resolution No. <br />25, Series 2019 and noted everyone on Council wants to meet those goals. It is just a <br />matter of how we get there and the timing. <br />Public Comments <br />Jeff Sheets, Koelbel and Company, stated developers aren't opposed to this but would <br />be looking for very specific costs to build. He suggested taking more time and meeting <br />with developers to look at real costs and understand what this looks like to see it if <br />achievable. He suggested that could be done quickly and brought back in first quarter of <br />next year. He asked Council to delay this a bit. <br />Tamar Krantz, Louisville, stated she is happy Louisville is on the forefront of this issue. <br />She urged approval to help meet the City's sustainability goals. She does not think it will <br />prevent businesses from coming here. She urged approval. <br />Josh Cooperman, Louisville, urged approval as a way to reduce greenhouse gases. He <br />stated he wants this in place for new construction, particularly any large projects that <br />are coming through. This code is not a stretch and should be approved. <br />Rick Kron, Downtown Business Association, stated he is not convinced the cost <br />estimates in the report are not accurate and the ROI on some items are very long. He <br />stated he would have liked the draft ordinance available earlier so that people could <br />have more time to read and understand it before this Council meeting. He stated there <br />are some types of businesses could build here under this ordinance. <br />Tiffany Boyd, Louisville, stated these changes are inevitable to address the climate <br />crisis. All buildings will need to retrofit when this becomes required so it makes sense to <br />approve this now. <br />2:34 <br />Councilmember Fahey stated she thinks this is a good compromise and will promote <br />sustainable building in new construction. It does apply only to new construction and has <br />exemptions for hospitals and restaurants. The State is going to be putting very similar <br />regulations in place in a few months and the cohort will be considering even stricter <br />regulations for surrounding communities. <br />MOTION: Councilmember Fahey moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember <br />Most seconded the motion. <br />Mayor Pro Tern Maloney stated he wants more information on the ordinance. He noted <br />all members of council support the sustainability goals, however he has concerns about <br />process and timing. There is a sense of urgency to do this we have to do it soon, <br />however we need to know what is happening at the State and with the cohort. <br />31 <br />