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City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2008 Page 3 of 9 Mayor Sisk and the City Council recognized Jared Vigil for his efforts in rescuing Connie Ostwald from Lake Park on February 6, 2008. He was presented a proclamation and a gift certificate for a youth annual pass at the Louisville Recreation Center. Jared Vigil introduced his mother, grandmother, aunts and uncle. CIl'Y MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fleming reported on the following items: • Public Relations Manager Muth stated the City has entered into a contract with Kay Gazaway, for the July 4t" and the Fall Festival Events planning. She introduced Kay Gazaway. Kay Gazaway thanked Council and noted she has been a Louisville resident for 16 years and enjoyed the Fall Festival and the July 4t" festivities. She looked forward to working on this year's events. • City Manager Fleming announced Andrew and Kelly Williams have been selected to conduct a ;Saturday Farmer's Market. They hope to start in May and have up to 40 vendors. They propose to have fresh produce and food vendors. Staff had several meeirings with Conoco Phillips since their announcement to locate in Louisville. They propose to deconstruct the current facilities and have their new training facility open in 2012. Their concept is of a corporate training ceni:er and alternative energy research facility. Conoco Phillips is trying to reach out to the community and last week met with various county and local officials, school principals, the Downtown Business Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the CEO of Avista Hospital. • City Manager Fleming will be the guest speaker at the "State of the City" luncheon sponsored by the Louisville Chamber of Commerce. • Artwork at the library is highlighted in a binder located at the circulation desk. It includes biographies on the artists and other background information. REGULAR BUSINESS FEBRUARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BRIEFING