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December 2016 Cityof Louisville Corn mu n ityUpdate A Message from the Mayor City Council There's something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear. -Stephen Stills Mayor Robert P. Muckle T had a hard time choosing a quote for this message. But this one kept 303.981.0697 1 running through my head...and besides I like the tune. The rhetoric of bobm@louisvilleco.gov the presidential campaign was extraordinarily harsh and divisive, and the out- • Ward I come surprised the country and the world. People, myself, and family included, experienced a range of strong emotions as we grapple with the uncertainty in Jay Keany our future as a country. We have our work cut out for us in the days ahead. 303.665.4818 However, the local elections were a different story and give me hope. Louisville jayk@louisvilleco.gov voters affirmed our community with overwhelming support for the issues close to home--supporting open space, sustainability, and the expansion and renova- Chris Leh tion of our recreational facilities. To those who supported Ballot Issues 2A and 303.668.3916 2B, my heartfelt thank you. We are excited to improve the Recreation and Se- leh@louisvilleco.gov nior Center and the facilities at Memory Square for all of you. More information • Ward II will come in future newsletters regarding the project timeline, tours, and much more. Susan Loo In other important news, the City is one step closer to redeveloping the 303.665.4945 former Sam's Club property on McCaslin Boulevard. Last year the City Council susanl@louisvilleco.gov approved an Urban Renewal Plan for this property, which has been vacant since Jeff Lipton 2010. Earlier this year, the City issued a Request for Proposals to redevelop 303.665.9776 the parcel, and the current property owner submitted a proposal to develop a lipton@louisvilleco.gov King Soopers Marketplace. The proposed store would feature expanded grocery selections along with a variety of organic and natural products, clothing, and • Ward III household items. Such new shopping offerings would increase traffic and revi- talize the existing businesses in the area. While I am excited at the prospects Dennis Maloney this proposal offers, there is still work to be done before construction can begin. 303.494.9257 The City is drafting for City Council's review a redevelopment agreement dennism@louisvilleco.gov Continued on page 2 Ashley Stolzmann 303.570.9614 Planning Staff Earns APA Award for ashleys@louisvilleco.gov Preservation Master Plan City Manager Malcolm Fleming Tn October 2015, City adopted ado ted its first Preservation Master Plan to 303.335.4532 Iguide the next 20 years of its successful historic preservation program. malcolmf@louisvilleco.gov The Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) selected Louisville's Department of Planning and Building Safety to receive an Honor City Council Meetings are Award for Community Engagement for their work on the Preservation Master held the first and third Plan. In the words of the APA Colorado Awards Program Chair, "Louisville's Tuesdays of each month at Preservation Master Plan was chosen for an Honor Award due to the grassroots 7:00 PM at City Hall, efforts of bringing people into the preservation process. The fun youth activi- 749 Main Street. ties demonstrate an inclusive approach that often isn't considered for preserva- To find out in which tion master plans." Ward you live, please call Louisville has a unique voluntary preservation program, supported by 303.335.4536. a dedicated sales tax. The program focuses on providing financial and zoning incentives to property owners who volunteer to landmark their www.LouisvilleCO.gov properties. For more information about historic preservation in Louis- ville, contact Lauren Trice at 303.335.4594 or LaurenT@LouisvilleCO.gov.