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City Council Meeting Minutes April 4, 2006 Page 8 of 9 Council members Sackett and Marsella supported the in-kind services. Council member Muckle requested the funds come from the Business Retention funds. MOTION: Council member Sackett moved to approve the Contribution of In-Kind Services for CTC Corporate Challenge, seconded by Council member Marsella. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Absent - Mayor Pro Tern Brown. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Light reported Judge Balin has ruled in the Capitol Resource case that traffic accident reports are public records. He recommended the City follow the ruling of the Court and not seek any further action. He felt the issue could be addressed through state legislation. Council member Marsella asked if legislation could be passed through a local ordinance. City Attorney Light stated it would be difficult to address the issue with a local ordinance and stated it should be legislated at the state level. Council member Muckle voiced concern over the privacy issues and asked if the Court could clarify what should be redacted City Attorney Light stated that would require another judicatory hearing. He suggested working with state legislators. City Manager Simmons stated the Staff will continue to work with the CML and state legislators on this issue. He noted police accident reports have always been public records; it was this particular request procedure that was different. Mayor Sisk reported the City Staff met with legislators and a provision was added to a bill that would have closed the loop-hole; however the Press Association was against the provision, and it was dropped by the legislators. City Attorney Light stated according to Chief Goodman, members of the press obtain police accident reports through the normal police department procedures, however this particular request (Capitol Resource) came through the City Clerk's office. He suggested working with the CML and others to educate the Press Association and address their concerns. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant City Manager Balser reported on the Xcel Energy Permanent Compressor Station application. Potentia/locations are Marshall Road in Boulder County; the current location in Louisville, and 96th Street on the Schreiter property. The County Commissioners will hear this case in May. Staff discussed the issues with some firms and requested assistance to review the application as it relates to nuisance factors. She expected proposals by the end of the week.