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City Council Meeting Minutes December 20, 2016 Page 3 of 11 701 GARFIELD AVENUE LANDMARK & PRESERVATION GRANT RESOLUTION NO. 74, SERIES 2016 — A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ROMEO HOUSE LOCATED AT 701 GARFIELD AVENUE A HISTORIC LANDMARK RESOLUTION NO. 75, SERIES 2016 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION GRANT FOR WORK ON THE ROMEO HOUSE LOCATED AT 701 GARFIELD AVENUE Mayor Muckle called for a staff presentation. Planner Trice stated this is a request for a landmarking and preservation grant. The house was constructed with stone from Marshall in 1909 by the Romeo family. It is one of the only stone structures in Historic Louisville and retains a great amount of architectural integrity. The grant request is for $20,000. The HPC has given approval of an alteration certificate. Brian Harvey, the applicant noted he and his wife Betsy love this house and plan to move into it when the restoration is completed. No Council or public comment was heard. Mayor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 74, Series 2016, seconded by Councilmember Stolzmann. All in favor. Councilmembers Loo and Maloney absent. Mayor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 75, Series 2016 seconded by Councilmember Stolzmann. Roll call vote 5-0. Councilmembers Loo and Maloney absent. CONTRACT TO EXCHANGE REAL ESTATE WITH 608 STUDIOS, LLC ORDINANCE NO. 1729, SERIES 2016 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE IN EXCHANGE FOR THE CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF A PARCEL OF LAND OWNED BY 608 STUDIOS, LLC — 2nd READING — PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 12/11/16) RESOLUTION NO. 73, SERIES 2016 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT TO EXCHANGE REAL ESTATE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE AND 608 STUDIOS, LLC FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 608, 612, AND 624 MAIN STREET — CONTINUED FROM 12/06/16 15