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City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2008 Page 12 of 13 promoting development efforts within the urban renewal area through 2009. Revenues are projected at $20,000„ thus the $115,000 request is a contribution from the City's General Fund budget. If further development of the County valuation numbers project higher property tax TIF, the budget can be reviewed. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. There were no comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Marsella asked if the $125,000 is anticipated for the Economic Development Consultants. City Manager Fleming noted that a portion would be and it would also cover design work for the Post Office Building redevelopment and other consulting assistance needed to promote redevelopment in the urban renewal area. Assistant City Manager Balser reminded Council this amount can be paid back with TIF revenues. Councilor Muckle supported approval of the LRC budget after the City budget process. City Attorney Light explainE;d the Cooperation Agreement stipulates the LRC will provide a budget in September in advance of the City's budget. Councilor Sackett stressed the importance of providing the LRC with the tools to proceed. Mayor Sisk agreed and noted it is important to provide the LRC seed money. He opposed micromanaging the Commission and supported the LRC's 2009 budget request. MOTION: Councilor Sackett moved to approve the Revitalization Commission 2009 budget request in the amount of $135,000, seconded by Councilor Dalton Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1. Councilor Muckle voted no. ORDINANCE No. 1541, SERIES 2008 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.08 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEES FOR NEW LIQUOR LICENSES, TO IMPLEMENT A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT APPLICATION FEE, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LOUISVILLE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ART GALLERY PERMITS ALLOWING ART GALLERIES TO OFFER COMPLIMENTARY ALCOHOL BEVERAGES -1St Reading -Set Public Hearing 09/16/08 Mayor Sisk requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1541, Series 2008. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved to approve Ordinance No. 1541, Series 2008 on first reading, send it out for publication and set a public hearing for September 16, 2008, seconded by Councilor Clabots. All in favor.