Cultural Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2025 01 08

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Planning Commission The Planning Commission evaluates land use proposals against zoning laws and holds public hearings as outlined in City codes. Following a public hearing, the Commission makes a recommendation of approval or denial to the City Council for all land use proposals. • Regular Planning Commission meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month. • Overflow meetings are scheduled for 6:30 PM on the 4th Thursday of the month as needed. • Study Sessions are held occasionally as needed. • Regular meetings include a remote participation option via Zoom, are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 8, and are available on demand on the City's website. Open Government Training All City Council members and members of a permanent Board or Commission are required to participate in at least one City -sponsored open government -related seminar, workshop, or other training program at least once every two years. Open Meetings The City follows the Colorado Open Meetings Law ("Sunshine Law") as well as additional open meetings requirements found in the City's Home Rule Charter. These rules and practices apply to the City Council and appointed Boards and Commissions (referred to as a "public bodies" for ease of reference). Important open meetings rules and practices include the following: Regular Meetings All meetings of three or more members of a public body (or a quorum, whichever is fewer) are open to the public. All meetings of public bodies must be held in public buildings and public facilities accessible to all members of the public. Meetings may be held electronically under specific circumstances. All meetings must be preceded by proper notice. Agendas and agenda -related materials are posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the following locations: • City Hall, 749 Main Street • Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street • Police Department/Municipal Court, • On the City web site at 992 West Via Appia www.LouisvilleCO.gov • Recreation/Senior Center, 900 West Via Appia Study Sessions Study sessions are also open to the public however, study sessions have a limited purpose: • Study sessions are to obtain information and discuss matters in a less formal atmosphere; • No preliminary or final decision or action may be made or taken at any study session; further, full debate and deliberation of a matter is to be reserved for formal meetings. If a person believes in good faith that a study session is proceeding contrary to these limitations, they may submit a written objection. The presiding officer will then review the objection and determine how the study session should proceed. • A written summary of each study session is prepared and is available on the City's website.