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City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 6 of 17 B. Approval of Minutes: July 17, 2018 C. Approval of Special Meetings on August 14 and August 28 in Place of Study Sessions D. Approval of Appointments of Kyle Brown and Elizabeth Kaufman to the Local Licensing Authority E. Approval of Contract with The Novak Consulting Group for Consulting Services for the City of Louisville Strategic Plan COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Balser reported on Xcel's renewable connect program. Louisville requested 2400 kW and was awarded 500 kW which allowed three facilities to be enrolled. This will take the recreation center and city hall to 100% solar and the police/court building to 48%. The contracts will be brought to Council soon. Councilmember Maloney asked when hail discussion details will happen. City Manager Balser stated staff is waiting for the report from our insurance company which we hope to have it in a couple of weeks. Councilmember Maloney asked about roofing permits. Director Zuccaro stated the department has hired additional staff for inspections and administration staff to keep up with volume. The have over 2000 to date. Staff is trying to keep permit tum around to one week, but at this volume (100+ per day) turn around can't be guaranteed. Staff is making sure inspectors are getting on the roof to see installation, and have enough staff now to do inspections the next day. Once the permits are processed, they are getting inspections done in a timely manner. Councilmember Maloney stated building is doing a good job, but felt there is a need to set the expectation for the community and get the information. REGULAR BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1760, SERIES 2018 — AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE- ENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLES 4 AND 14 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING REGULATION OF CITY OPEN SPACE AND PARKS — 2nd Reading — Public Hearing (advertised Daily Camera 7/22/18) City Attorney Light introduced the ordinance.