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City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2013 Page 3 of 16 May 19 through 21, Mayor Muckle, City Manager Fleming and Economic Development Director DeJong will attend the ICSC Retail Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. They will meet with various retailers to maintain positive relationships with the large retailers located in Louisville. They will also try to recruit some new businesses, which might be a good fit for Louisville. They will meet with the national representatives from Lowe's, Home Depot, King Soopers, Walgreens and Wal -Mart. They propose to discuss with Wal -Mart the asking price of the vacant Sam's Club and the restrictions put upon the uses of the building, which prohibits the redevelopment of the property and generating economic benefits for the City. REGULAR BUSINESS PROCLAMATION — OLDER AMERICANS MONTH Mayor Muckle read the Proclamation, which proclaimed the month of May as Older Americans Month in the City of Louisville. "Unleash the Power of Age" is the theme for Older Americans Month for 2013. He presented the proclamation to. Senior Services Supervisor Katie Beasley and the following members of the Senior Advisory Board: Carol Purfurst, Jim Purfurst, and Betty Heinrich. Senior Services Supervisor Beasley explained the City of Louisville will host its annual luncheon on Wednesday, May 15, from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. in honor of Older Americans Month. She introduced Carol Purfurst, President of the Senior Advisory Board, who thanked the City Council for their support of the various programs including the daily meal program. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER #2, 2013 - RESCINDING MANDATORY WATERING RESTRICTIONS AND REQUESTING VOLUNTARY WATERING BEST PRACTICES UPON USERS OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE WATER SYSTEM Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Public Works Director Kowar explained in Tight of record setting moisture throughout the month of April, staff recommended a reduction from a Stage 2 drought designation to a Stage 1 drought designation. The City would ask water customers to voluntarily follow water conservation best practices including a two day -a -week watering schedule, at least until long term drought conditions subside. Code enforcement staff will provide verbal warnings to customers observed wasting water and fines of up to $1,000 will be imposed if there are continuing violations. Staff will continue public outreach; drought management requires regular communication, monitoring, and adjustment as environmental conditions warrant. Staff recommended Council approve Executive Order #2, 2013 rescinding watering restrictions (except mid -day watering and waste of water), requesting voluntary watering