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.. [}Jflj@fA&T? City Council Meeting Minutes December 19, 2006 Page 12 of 13 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Interim City Manager Balser requested Land Management Director Robson update Council on Capital Projects and Public Works Director Phare to give a brief update on the City's Safe Routes to Schools Grant Program. Robson updated Council on improvements to Pirates Park, which included replacement of basketball court and added skate features. He explained the City of Louisville and the Boulder Valley School District entered into a cost share agreement for the project. He hoped to work with the School District on other projects. He reported on the completion of the Coal Creek Trail and the Davidson Mesa Trailhead improvements. He reported the City of Louisville and Design Concept was awarded the American Society of Landscape Architects Merit Award for 2006 for the design of Community Park. Phare reported the Public Works Department was contacted by representatives from the Louisville Elementary School regarding a possible application for Safe Routes to Schools Grant. These Grants are available to all schools within the City. He voiced his belief the program warrants more effort and suggested a team approach from all City Departments. The goal is to improve the walk ability to all neighborhood schools. Due to the years end, he stated this activity would be a 2007 project. Interim City Manager Balser reminded Council the study session for December 26 has been cancelled. The next regular Council meeting will be January 2, 2007. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Sisk stated the City could do a better job on acquiring grants. He urged Council to pursue grants and suggested hiring a consultant. He reported the Finance Committee adopted a City Investment Policy. He thanked Finance Director Leslie, City Attorney Light and Bond Counsel. He also thanked Council members Sackett and Marsella for their service on the Finance Committee and their support of the Investment Policy. He addressed business retention and development in the City and commended the BRaD Committee and Mayor Pro Tern Brown. Mayor Pro Tern Brown stated BRaD would engage in a concerted training effort in 2007, to enable members to meet and have discussions with the local businesses. He reported the DRCOG updated version of the Metro Vision Transportation Plan uses strong language concerning regional airports. He stated he received a letter from DRCOG regarding a meeting where communities could discuss the concerns on such issues as aviation noise.