City Council Study Session Summary 2004 02 24

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CITY OF LOUISVILLE February 24, 2004 The City Council of the City of Louisville met in a study session at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Louisville Public Library, 950 Spruce Street, Louisville, Colorado. The following persons were present - City Council: Mayor Chuck Sisk, Arnie Levihn, Sheri Marsella, Don Brown, Dave Clabots and Michele Van Pelt Staff Present: Bill Simmons, City Manager Julie Boyd, Deputy City Manager Meredyth Muth, Community Facilitator Keith Williams, Rec & Sr Svcs Director (7:45 p.m.) Cindy Lair, Land Management Director (7:45 p.m.) Kathy Martin, Rec & Sr Services Superintendent (7:45 p.m.) Belinda Goebel, Administrative Assistant Discussion/Direction – Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance Meredyth Muth introduced the following Historic Preservation Committee members: Michael Koertje, Alicia Mahoney, Melanie Muckle, Dana Echohawk, Laurel Tofte, and JP McLaughlin. The objectives of the Commission were reviewed. Meredyth Muth explained that the Commission has applied for Certified Local Government status for the City of Louisville, and hopes to receive that status by September 2004. Alicia Mahoney highlighted a few sections of the proposed ordinance, and reviewed the format for tonight’s meeting with City Council. Michael Koertje lead discussion on the proposed ordinance. Criteria for Historical Designation were reviewed. Melanie Muckle explained that the criteria is based upon national historical designation standards. Criteria for Historic Districts were discussed. Melanie Muckle explained that these criteria are also based upon national standards. There was discussion regarding designation of landmarks and historic districts with and without owners’ consent. Economic hardship exemptions were reviewed.