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Louisville City Council Meeting March 2, 2004 Page 9 of 10 Clarion to take the lead in drafting the zoning code amendments and the design guidelines, and Civitas would be involved in the design component for continuity from the previous process. Keany inquired as to the status of the Urban Renewal Authority. City Manager Simmons stated interviews for Urban Renewal Authority have been scheduled for next week. Sisk stressed the importance of the consultants working in conjunction with the Urban Renewal Authority, and the Comprehensive Plan Update, in a very public process. City Manager Simmons noted the bid submitted by Clarion Associates was $70,462. The City budgeted $35,000 therefore a supplementary appropriation would be forth coming. MOTION: Council member Brown moved that Council authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Clarion Associates and Civitas, Inc., for consulting services on Zoning Code Amendments and Design Guidelines for the Highway 42 Revitalization Area Comprehensive Plan. Council member Van Pelt seconded the motion. City Attorney Light requested the motion include authorization for the Mayor to negotiate the contract, make non-substantial changes and to sign the contract. Council member Brown amended his motion to include authorization for the Mayor to negotiate the contract, make non-substantial changes and to sign the contract. Council member Van Pelt accepted the amendment to the motion. VOTE: Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. Mayor Sisk requested the redlined changes to the contract be made available to Council via e-mail. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No items to report. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill Simmons requested Staff reports: · Public Works Director Tom Phare updated Council on the progress of Highway 42/96th Street Connection. Planning Director Paul Wood updated Council on the progress on the Citywide Comprehensive Plan Update referral process. 9