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City Council Meeting Minutes April 2,2013 Page 9 of 21 COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo inquired whether the entire Historic Preservation Commission was present at the meeting for the vote. Mr. Stewart stated the vote was 4- 1. Council member Loo stated her understanding there was a prior vote, which was relatively close. Mr. Stewart confirmed there was a prior relatively close vote. He explained the vote recommended the staff try to resolve all of HPC's concerns in a development agreement. Those who were opposed felt it was too open ended and best accomplished at another time. Council member Loo stated the vote did not concern recommending The Olde Town Group proposal and the vote was 3-2. . She asked if there was any discussion about waiting for a full Commission to vote. Mr. Stewart stated they felt there was some urgency in making a recommendation to the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENT Ashley Stolzmann, 370 S. Taft Court, Louisville, CO complimented Economic Development Director DeJong on his presentation, which provided multiple options. She felt the first step is to resolve property boundary issues, cleanup and stabilize the property and apply for state grants. Then, if a public need is not identified the property should go back on the market. The Grain Elevator would be protected by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning Commission process to allow development of the site. She asked if The Olde Town Group commits to Phase I, during Phase II, would they apply for funds through the Urban Renewal Authority. Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO, speaking as a member of the Louisville Revitalization Commission, stated the LRC has no grant funds. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO thanked Economic Development Director DeJong for looking at the different options for the property. He did not support parking on this site, but felt it was important to look at all options. He noted holding and stabilizing the property does not eliminate any future use. He stated there is a lot of uncertainty as to the cost of rehabilitation of the building. He felt a decision point is needed and could be worked into either contract. He suggested Council delay any action for forty-five to sixty days and have further discussion at study sessions. Aquiles La Grave, 397 Peerless, Louisville, CO, Historic Preservation Commission Co- Chair, commended Economic Development Director DeJong for his work and quality analysis. He stated the Preservation Commission struggled with transferring ownership of the property without compensation and were concerned with the cost of the preservation and the value of restoring the property. He read a letter from Brian Long, who recommended moving forward with basic, cosmetic exterior rehab and a functional