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City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2006 Page 4 of 13 Gail Elias, 1802 Lydia Drive, Lafayette, CO addressed the access on Cimmaron Drive and South Boulder Road. She voiced concern over the traffic congestion in the area and the maintenance of the road. She was also concerned with the Hecla/Cimmaron connection. Jason Ensher, 2021 Timons Circle, Lafayette, CO addressed the email he sent to the Louisville Mayor and City Council, requesting they deny the IGA. He stated it would eliminate the buffer between Lafayette and Louisville, and create more traffic. He supported a gateway between the two cities. Linda Hostetter, 1414 Lydia Drive, Lafayette, CO requested the Louisville City Council deny the IGA. Her main objection to the Eagle Place development project is that 100% of the properties will be rental. She stated the open space between the two cities will be lost. Marc Painter, 1800 Broadway, Boulder, CO, Attorney for Eagle Place Development, addressed a memo directed to Council from Frank Alexander, who supports the project. He explained Colorado Housing and Finance Authority have allocated tax credits for this project. He stressed this is a very strongly supported project by CHAFA and Boulder County. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Sisk suggested the Lafayette City Council approve the IGA prior to the City of Louisville's review and approval. He did not want to get involved in the planning process for the City of Lafayette. Council member Muckle agreed and voiced concern over a loss of a buffer between the two communities and the increase in traffic. Mayor Pro Tem Brown agreed Louisville should not be involved in the City of Lafayette's business. He stated Lafayette should finalize and approve the IGA before seeking Louisville's approval. He asked if this is an open space parcel or vacant land. Planning Director Wood confirmed the property is vacant land. Council member Marsella applauded Lafayette for the quality low income housing project they propose. She concurred Lafayette should approve the IGA prior to Louisville's review and approval so that the project can go forward. She felt it would be a benefit to the community. Mayor Sisk stated the Santilli property is zoned commercial and there might be opportunities for commercial development and an increase in sales tax. Gail Elias, 1802 Lydia Drive, Lafayette, CO clarified the property in question was zoned agricultural prior to its annexation.