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City Council Meeting Minutes February 20, 2007 Page 8 of 11 APPROVAL OF A HEAlTHWAYS, INC. SilVER SNEAKERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF lOUISVlllE RECREATION/SENIOR CENTER Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Recreation and Senior Services Director Williams reported on the success of Louisville Recreation Center, which opened in 1990. He noted between 2005 and 2006 the Center experienced a 10% growth. He introduced Claudine Low, Senior Services Supervisor, who has investigated various programs for senior citizens. Williams explained throughout the country, Heathways, Inc. out of Arizona, has offered a fitness/wellness program to local communities. The purpose of this program is to promote individuals 65 years of age and older to actively participate in the Recreation/Senior Cen1ter on an on-going basis. Through this program, Healthways, Inc. will reimbur8e the City of Louisville Recreation/Senior Center $30 per month per participant. In reviewing similar programs elsewhere, it is believed the Recreation/Senior Center should receive an additional $6,000 minimum per month in membership fees once the program gets underway. The only cost to the City will be staff time to administer the program. The Healthways, Inc. Silver Sneakers agreement will bring quality wellness programs for seniors. Williams noted the agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Staff recommended approving the contract with Healthways, Inc. to join in partnership with the City of Louisville Recreation/Senior Center on conducting the Silver Sneakers program for ages 65 and older with authorization for the Mayor to sign the contract. MOTION: Council member Yarnell moved to approve the contract with Healthways, Inc., with authoriization for the Mayor to sign the contract. Council member Clabots seconded the motion. All in favor. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Brown. JANUARY/FEBRUARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BRIEFING - BECKY HOGAN, EDGE CONSULTING Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Becky Hogan, EDge Consulting 56 Steele Street, Denver, CO gave an update on the Economic Development activities for January and February. GlobalHealth Care formally announced they will relocate to Louisville. The move will take place sometime this summer. BRaD has been busy preparing for the business retention training. An office/mixed use roundtable discussion is scheduled for April 5. She reported on the success of the business meeting held at the Downtown Business Association and the "Shop Louisville" campaign. She also