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City Council Meeting Minutes April 6, 2010 Page 15 of 17 large portion of the parking lot would be used for outdoor seating. The intent is to have a fairly economical restaurant, which will attract both families and couples. His financing is in place, through personal funds and a guaranteed loan through a local bank. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO clarified he fully understands the purpose for a Business Assistance Packages. He suggested City Council not put a lot of value on sales tax. He asked Council to look at the value of what capital investments are to the City. He recommended Council support the local business women in Louisville, who have existing businesses instead of subsidizing their competitors. He supported the Pine Street Partners proposal. Steve Marshall, 1500 S. Vona Court, Superior, CO voiced his support for the Pine Street Market Plan. He stated these existing businesses will provide six additional new businesses and a mix of products, which will bring in daily walk-in business. He stated it would be a good fit for downtown with the advent of FasTracks. He recommended Council look at the long-term benefits to the City. David Greenwald, 1137 Hillside Court, Louisville, CO supported the Pine Street Market Place proposal. He is a member of Transitional Louisville, which endorses this proposal. They support sustainability, localization and promoting a sense of community. They feel this proposal accomplishes all those goals and provides a local meeting place for groups such as his. This proposal also includes the prospect of local organic gardening. Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO stated the LuckyPie proposal has a larger capital contribution to the building and provides a full service restaurant with extended hours. The seating includes inside and outside dining and has the capacity of seating 11 0 peopll~. He was impressed with Mr. McManus's 25-years of restaurant experience and revenue projections and supported for the Lucky Pie proposal. Lars Novak, Louisville, CO felt the Pine Street Partners proposal meets the City's multi- use criteria and would provide more foot travel. He felt the proposal would enhance the corner. Sheri Heinlein, 265 Dahlia Drive, Louisville, CO supported a local market concept. She noted there are several restaurants in Louisville. Barbara Butterworth commented their finances are in place and they have a local investor who is backing this proposal. COUNCIL COMMENTS