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City Council Meeting Minutes August15,2006 Page 5 of 13 Thomas Lastick, 1011 Harper Street, Louisville, CO suggested the blight conditions on the east side of Louisville could be eliminated by enforcing the City codes. Sally Harris, 1111 Front Street, Louisville, CO voiced her concern over the issue of eminent domain and requested it require 100% of the vote of the Council. Tim Parker, Fire Chief, Louisville Fire Protection District, 895 W. Via Appia, Louisville, CO, voiced support for the Urban Renewal Plan. He asked for consideration of excluding the Pow Wow grounds from the urban renewal area as it is outside of their service area. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO noted the descriptions of blight are fairly vague. He stated the plan must allow the City to be better off. The plan must also layout the objectives and be driven by community desire. Don Atwood, 298 S. Taft Court, Louisville, CO voiced concern the Urban Renewal Board is separate from the City Council. He was concerned the area was expanded to the Pow Wow grounds. He requested the City coordinate with the Louisville Fire Protection District, Boulder County and the Boulder Valley School District in the development of the Urban Renewal Plan. Susan Morris, 939 W. Maple Court, Louisville, CO stated she shares Mr. Atwood's concern. She asked if a formal document exists. She was concerned over the size of the Urban Renewal Plan and the TIF financing. She stated zoning changes should be done by Council and the Commission should follow the provisions of the Charter. She also requested the City work with the Louisville Fire Protection District and Boulder County. Bob Brisnehan, 913 Main Street, Louisville, CO inquired as to the status of the overhead/undergrounding power lines funds and asked who is paying for the urban renewal plan. Mayor Sisk reported the overhead/undergrounding power line funds are growing. He explained the City of Louisville received a government grant for the urban renewal plan project. Boulder Commissioner Ben Perlman presented a power point presentation on Louisville TIF impact on Boulder County services such as public safety, social services, community services for the aging population, public health services, open space preservation, regional transportation, and other state mandated services. He noted Boulder County supports retail and commercial development within cities. He noted the TIF diverts the county share of property tax increment collected in the Louisville Urban Renewal area that would otherwise go to the county to provide services. He stated the county supports negotiations to