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City Council Meeting Minutes September 16, 2008 Page 7 of 9 MOTION: Councilor Dalton moved 'to approve the proposed Takoda Metro District, seconded by Councilor Muckle. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella proposed an amendment to lower the mil to 45, no second. Roll call was taken on the initial question. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1. Councilor Sackett voted no. Absent: Councilor Yarnell. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION -SUPERIOR LIBRARY AGREEMENT Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. City Manager Fleming explained the City of Louisville and the Town of Superior signed an Intergovernmental Agreernent (IGA) regarding library facilities. The IGA provided for a joint task force to consider a long term library facilities sharing agreement. The last proposal under consideration as of July 31, 2008, beginning in 2009 Superior would pay a discounted proportional share of the operating and maintenance cost (but not capital, dE:bt service or central services support costs). The discount would start at 50% in 2009 and decrease by 10% each year, until it reached 20% discount in the years 2;012 and beyond. Superior would charge a $60.00/year fee for residents who wished to use the Louisville Library. Superior would retain the revenue to offset the cost of Superior's contribution to Louisville. The Library Task Force discussed many options, including a bond issue, formation of a Library District and several levels of contributions. He asked for Council direction as the City is in the process of finalizing the 2009 budget. Mayor Sisk requested public comment Eileen Patrick, President of the Library Board of Trustee, stated the Library Board's resolution is straightforward and addresses the Town of Superior's obligation to pay their fair share of the operational budget. The Board supports a long-term agreement with the Town of Superior which addressed the financial and equity issues. She introduced the Library Board of Trustee members in attendance: Meredith Davis, Alicia Mahoney, Mary Seifert and Nisa Bradley. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Sackett supported the Library Board of Trustees recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella felt there was still room for negotiation and suggested the Town of Superior and the City of Louisville go to the voters on the issue in 2009. She supported negotiating for the long run. Councilor Dalton did not support raisiing Louisville's taxes for the library. He favored negotiating with Superior for afive-year agreement and a fair share proposal. Councilor Dave Clabots agreed.