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Louisville City Council Meeting August 6, 2002 Page 8 City Attorney Sam Light read Ordinance No. 1396, Series 2002. Davidson called for Staff presentation. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd reviewed Ordinance No. 1396, Series 2002, if authorized, would ban smoking in enclosed public places and smoking in outside eating areas. She noted that second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for August 20, 2002, and restaurants owners and liquor licensees will be notified of the public hearing. She stated that the effective date of the ordinance would be left blank to ensure that proper notice can be given to local businesses. She noted that taverns were not exempted in the ordinance. She explained that violations of the smoking ordinance would be decriminalized municipal offenses and written into the municipal court. Enforcement of the ordinance would be the responsibility of the police department. City Attorney Sam Light reviewed the prosecuting attorney's comments and suggestions relative to the smoking ordinance. Davidson suggested that Council put the ordinance out for publication and consider testimony at the public hearing on the provisions. Keany voiced concem over the definition of public places that may include a park, softball field, or bus stop as outlined by the prosecuting attorney. He stated that the definition might be too broad. MOTION: Davidson moved that Ordinance No. 1396, Series 2002 be amended in the Sections of Intent and Enforcement, and sent out for publication, and a public hearing be set for August 20, 2002, seconded by Keany. All in favor. Sisk, Van Pelt and Brown excused. ORDINANCE NO. 1395, SERIES 2002 - AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002, SPECIAL ELECTION A BALLOT ISSUE CONCERNING CONTINUATION OF THE CITY SALES AND USE TAX FOR OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND RELATED PURPOSES - 2nd reading - public hearing (advertised Daily Camera 07/20/02) Davidson called for City Attorney introduction. City Attomey Sam Light read Ordinance No. 1395, Series 2002. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd reported that approval of Ordinance No. 1395, Series 2002, would place a fourth question on the November 5, 2002 ballot. The question asks the voters to continue the 3.75% city sales and use tax that is used for open space acquisition. The tax is collected on all sales tax items, on vehicle registrations and building materials used in non-residential construction.