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City Council Meeting Minutes February 7,2006 Page 11 of 18 Christopher Cone, 335 Chestnut Street, Louisville, CO asked how the City plans to maintain the land from the private property owners' fences to the open space. He proposed the residents living along the open space be allowed to plant native plants, trees and flowers in the open space as buffer. Theresa Rounds, 315 S. McKinley Court, Louisville, CO a Dutch Creek resident stated the City will never get rid of weeds in the open space because they are natural plants. She noted the purpose of open space land is to remain undeveloped and as native as possible. She explained it is impossible to give a timetable on the re-vegetation of the property because it is not irrigated and it will develop over a period of time. Christina Richmond, 306 Chestnut Street, Louisville, CO suggested another classification of open space be designated. She asked whether plantings between the sidewalk and the curb are considered encroachments. She asked that should the ordinance pass, the Council clear up the confusion on what will remain and what will not. She requested the City compensate residents who have taken care of trees in the open space. She supported Mayor Pro Tem Brown's suggestion the gardens be grandfathered in and slowly phased out. Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO suggested the residents be more responsive when there is a volunteer day for the public to assist the Land Management Staff in an open space project. Matt Jones, 265 Dahlia Drive, Louisville, CO clarified the re-vegetation of the re- use water line behind the Dutch Creek Subdivision was smooth brome. He noted the Public Works Department is responsible for restoring the vegetation of the re- use water line. He stated because the trail runs through the riparian area it is classified as a recreation area, but still should have native plants. He supported passage of the ordinance. Dennis Richmond, 306 Chestnut Street, Louisville, CO illustrated the size of his garden in relationship to the open space land. Doug Grinbergs, 530 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO addressed the closures of the open space, and requested it be open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. With regard to notice, he stated the City's Web Site does not have a search engine, which makes it difficult for the public to search the site. He suggested the City invest in new technology. MOTION: Council member Muckle moved the Council adopt Ordinance No. 1483, Series 2006, seconded by Council member Marsella. City Attorney Light offered the following friendly amendments: