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City Council Meeting Minutes August15,2006 Page 6 of 13 determine how best to share the taxes generated in the Urban Renewal Area, through an Intergovernmental Agreement. He offered five suggestions for the City to share the TIF funds with Boulder County. Ty Gee, 253 Hoover Court, Louisville, CO stated the urban renewal plan should be more specific. He noted the Comprehensive Plan was an 18 month process and suggested more discussion be held on the Urban Renewal Plan. He addressed the powers of the Louisville Revitalization Commission listed in the Colorado State Statutes and felt the definitions of blight are extremely broad and could be abused. He asked how the community could benefit from the Urban Renewal Plan. He noted the Highway 42 Plan did not include the POW Grounds, the King Soopers Shopping Center or the Safeway Shopping Center. He requested the Charter provisions apply to the Commission. Randy Luallin, 301 East Street, Louisville, CO stated the City could progress without an Urban Renewal Authority. He did not support the Urban Renewal Plan or the Louisville Revitalization Commission and asked that it be disbanded. Jane Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO asked if the residential properties in the blighted area remain unchanged. There was confirmation the status of residential properties remained unchanged. Doug Grinbergs, 531 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO noted Urban Renewal is a very complicated subject and difficult for most residents to understand. He suggested unbiased information, including the pros and cons of the validity of urban renewal, be available at the public library, and City Hall. He voiced his belief the subject of urban renewal has not been thoroughly investigated. Franklin Ascarrunz, 1212 Main Street, Louisville, CO asked how the City will purchase properties for redevelopment. Mayor Sisk stated there will be partnerships between developers and residents. Rob Lathrop stated the intention of the Louisville Revitalization Commission was to do something positive with the negative areas in Louisville. He stressed the Commission believes this project will do positive things for the City. It will revitalize that portion of Louisville and generate revenue for the City. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Sisk requested Council direct the City Staff to work with the Boulder County Staff, and to have further public discussion. He suggested both resolutions be continued to the October 3, 2006 regular Council meeting. He thanked and commended the Louisville Revitalization Commission, City Manager Bill Simmons, Assistant City Manager Balser and Planning Director Paul Wood for their work. He stated the Commission is subject the Charter provisions.