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City Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 3 of 23 City Manager Fleming reported on Monday, February 17th, telephone interviews were conducted for candidates for Police Chief. Human Resources Director Hix, Deputy City Manager Balser and he interviewed ten candidates. Chief Goodman sat in and provided comments. Six candidates have been selected and background checks will be conducted prior to in-person interviews in late March. He reported there are an excellent group of candidates. REGULAR BUSINESS RESOLUTION No. 12, SERIES 2014— A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENAMING OF THE NORTH WATER TREATMENT PLANT THE SID COPELAND WATER TREATMENT PLAN IN HONOR OF SID COPELAND Mayor Muckle explained renaming the North Water Treatment Plant to the Sid Copeland was suggested by the City staff and was very well received. He read Resolution No. 12, Series 2014, which would rename the North Water Treatment Plant to the Sid Copeland Water Treatment Plant. In honor of his service and dedication to the City of Louisville, and for his significant achievements in the water industry, the City Council found the proposed renaming desirable in recognition of a 26 year employee and leader within the Colorado region's water industry. The current informal name of "North Water Treatment Plant", located at 1955 North Washington Avenue, will be formally recognized as the "Sid Copeland Water Treatment Plant". Staff was directed to proceed with working within existing 2014 approved budgets to purchase and install a plaque and updated signage. Public Works Director Kowar explained unfortunately Sid was not able to attend the meeting this evening, but his brother, Ron Copeland and stepson Benjamin and his long-time colleague and friend Gail Lucas were present. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Dalton moved to approve Resolution No. 12, Series 2014, seconded by Council member Stolzmann. All were in favor. PRESENTATION — ADAM FELS, LOUISVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Louisville Middle School Principal Adam Fels provided a short PowerPoint presentation, which recapped the year a Louisville Middle School (LMS). He congratulated and thanked Chief Goodman for his service to all the Louisville schools. He stated Chief Goodman's programs, such as School Resource Officer and Safe School Procedures, are unprecedented in the Boulder Valley School District. Programs and Events: LMS to serve the community by feeding 39 needy families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays through their donations to the food bank. He thanked the Public Works, Planning and Police Departments for the new