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City Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2013 Page 13 of 15 2013 and discussed a strategy to negotiate an agreement with Caranci and Hartronft. Negotiations with Olde Town Group were put on hold until an agreement with Caranci and Hartronft was voted on by the City Council. Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Louisville Mil Site, LLC on August 20, 2013. Olde Town Group, LLC is seeking reimbursement for costs they incurred to plan for and negotiate an agreement with the City in the amount of $18,532.92. While there is no legal obligation to reimburse Olde Town Group, they made a good faith effort to negotiate an agreement with the City, engaged their architects, engineers, construction manager, and attorney to evaluate the City's proposed scope of work and draft a proposal for the City to consider. During the first phase of the grain elevator project, the City negotiated with the Amterre Property Group for the redevelopment of the property and the City Council approved a similar reimbursement of approximately $14,000, which was paid through the Historic Preservation Fund. Olde Town Group, LLC's requested compensation is $18,532.92 and those funds are available in the Historic Preservation Fund. PUBLIC COMMENT Steven Howards and Deborah Andrews, Old Town Group, LLC, 5606 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, stated they had heard about this project from Anderson Hallas PC, who suggested they respond to the RFP. They met with representatives of the City and were encouraged to present a proposal for the preservation of the grain elevator. He stressed their love for the historic grain elevator and their deep respect for the City of Louisville's dedication to historic preservation. They understood the City prerogative to go another direction and hoped to work for the City in the future. They respectfully requested reimbursement for a portion of their work. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Muckle voiced his appreciation to the Olde Town Group for their professionalism and expertise. He supported the reimbursement to the Olde Town Group with funds from the Historic Preservation Fund. Council member Jasiak also voiced her appreciation to Olde Town Group for their proposal and their gracious letter requesting reimbursement. She explained the City never intended to own the building but was put in a very difficult position. She expressed her hope the City may work with the Olde Town Group sometime in the future. PUBLIC COMMENT Ashley Stolzmann, 370 S. Taft Court, Louisville, CO inquired if the Historic Preservation Commission forwarded a recommendation relative to this reimbursement. Planner