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City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2011 Page 3 of 18 Louisville City officials to promote the interest of Comcast Cable Television rather than the interest of the citizens of Louisville. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Muckle would review Mr. Sobel's letter and determine whether there are some matters, which need to be addressed. He stated Mr. Sobel is making statements, which are not true and noted many issues he has brought forward to the City were corrected. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fleming thanked the Louisville Municipal Employees who work to provide services to the public, 24-7 on weekends and holiday, including the Streets, Waters, Police, Recreation and the Public Library. He voiced his appreciation to retiring Public Works Director Tom Phare for his dedicated 25-years of service to the City of Louisville. He voiced his appreciation to the City Council for giving staff the leadership to administer the programs and services given to the public. Mayor Muckle also thanked retiring Public Works Director Phare for his dedicated service to the City. • Public Works Director Phare thanked the City for sponsoring his retirement party, which afforded him the opportunity to visit with co-workers and friends, past and present. He stated he and his family most enjoyed the event. REGULAR BUSINESS PRESENTATION — STARBUST AWARD FROM COLORADO LOTTERY FOR THE MEMORY SQUARE LANDSCAPE RENOVATION PROJECT Mayor Muckle requested a Staff presentation. Parks and Recreation Project Manager Kron introduced Matt Robbins, from the Colorado Lottery. She explained The City of Louisville is being awarded a Starburst Award for the Memory Square Landscape Renovation Project completed in 2010. This was the first project using Colorado Lottery funds to update existing City parks and facilities. She reviewed the highlights of the project as follows: Improvements included landscaping around the new park entry sign, renovation of the horseshoe pits, removal of the old shuffleboard court and replacement with new sod, landscape renovations around the shelter, and new bike racks. Another highlight of the project included the re- use of historic brick from the former 1932 Water Treatment Plant Building, which was • torn down in 2008.