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City Council Meeting Minutes February 7, 2006 Page 7 of 18 Robert Sanford, 322 S. Jefferson Avenue, Louisville, CO voiced his disappointment over the management of open space property in the City. He asked how the open space can be better managed, and how much would it cost. Tom Rafferty, 945 Rex Street, Louisville, CO stated he listened to all the public comments at the last meeting, and walked the Coal Creek Trail. He stated he's been a proponent of open space for the last twenty years and supports the Ordinance and urged Council to prohibit encroachments into the open space. Julia Knearl, 946 W. Alder Street, Louisville, CO agreed discussion on this ordinance wasn't property disseminated; especially since sections R & U of this ordinance appear to be very contentious. She suggested written notice to the residents would be more appropriate. She felt adopting this ordinance without further discussion would be a mistake. Ted Kowalski, 945 McKinley Avenue, Louisville, CO, member of the Open Space Advisory Board, voiced his support of the ordinance. He addressed trees, shrubs, paths and trails, and stated Council can ask the Land Management Department and Open Space Advisory Board to review those sections. He stated the public can receive notice by signing up for OSAB emails. He reviewed the Charter's stipulations on the management of the open space land. Ty Gee, 253 Hoover Court, Louisville, CO disagreed with the tone of Ordinance No. 1483, and stated it should be more respectful to the residents. He questioned why there was no prohibition of storing personal property on open space property. He noted Article 15 of the Charter does not grant a right to encroach on open space, and stressed the open space belongs to the all citizens of Louisville. Regarding notice, he stated notice would have to be given to the 19,080 residents who own the open space. He supported Land Management Director Robson's proposal of phasing out open space gardens. Matt Jones, 265 Dahlia Drive, Louisville, CO stated Ordinance No. 1483 is a great step in the management of the open space. He noted in the Dutch Creek subdivision, the developer was required to put the fences on the property line, so there is no question where the open space property begins. He stated the neighborhood gardens are incompatible with the natural species of plants in the open space. He urged Council to approve the ordinance. Paul Jones, 304 S. McKinley Court, Louisville, CO stated he visited the new Community Park via the Coal Creek Trail and saw many neighborhood gardens in the open space. He stated as a homeowner, he would not plant a garden on another person's land. He voiced support for the ordinance. Melanie Julian Muckle, 1101 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, CO supported the Harney/Lastoka Community garden. She stated it will be open to all Louisville