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Louisville City Council Meeting July 1, 2003 Page 3 of 6 Davidson called for Staff presentation. Land Management Director Cindy Lair reported the Coal Creek Rotary Club approached the City to develop a partnership to complete a Xeric Demonstration Garden project at the Louisville Arboretum. They propose to contribute $5,000 cash and commit to make this project the Rotary's Centennial Project for 2004. The total project materials cost have been determined to be $12,000. Council is asked to approve $7,000 to help fund the Xeric Demonstration Garden Project. Russell Porter, Rotary Club President-Elect, 1244 Lambert Circle, Lafayette, CO, expressed the Rotary Club's desire to join with the Louisville to build a demonstration garden for the City. He explained the Rotary Club would provide a concept plan and complete the project no later than the date of the Rotary's Centennial celebration in 2004. Bill Van Orman, 587 Augusta Lane, Louisville, CO stated he has lived in Colorado since 1948. He explained the State of Colorado is a high desert plateau and a xeric garden is ideal for this climate and geographical area. COUNCIL COMMENT Sisk voiced his support of the project. Davidson asked Finance Director Charlene Laus for a funding source for the $7,000. Laus responded there are funds available in the Conservation Trust - Lottery Fund. MOTION: Keany moved that Council approve a $7,000 contribution to the Arboretum Xeric Demonstration Garden Fund, seconded by Sisk. Roll call vote taken and the motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Brown absent. AWARD OF DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT, LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY PARK, TO DESIGN CONCEPTS INC. Davidson called for Staff presentation. Land Management Director Cindy Lair reported her department was instructed to initiate a RFP process for design consultant services on the proposed Louisville Community Park. The selection committee consisted of representatives from the City's Recreation and Senior Services, Planning, Public Works and Land Management departments. She reported seven design consultant firms submitted proposals on the project, of which four were interviewed. The capital improvement budget for this service was set at $65,000; however, all bids were over that amount. She stated the selection committee recommends the City retain the firm of Design Concepts Inc., 211 N. Public Road, Suite 200, Lafayette, CO. Their design service proposal is not to exceed $100,000 on a Phase I construction budget of $800,000. The estimated design and construction plan costs for all phases of the park will approach $180,000. 3