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Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Boulder County for Exchange of Geographic Data Award Bid for the North Waster Treatment Plant Caustic Soda Tanks Appointment to Local Licensing Authority PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Caryl Shields, 1432 Truman Court, Louisville, appeared before Council to thank them for their decision to not construct and develop an entryway on the west side of McCaslin Boulevard. She explained that she feels that low-water landscapes are in harmony with the area's precipitation and clay soil. She encouraged Council to use low-water plants for landscaping throughout the City and to plant buffalo grass in the medians and along the City streets. She recommended two books written by Jim Knopf, a Boulder native, on low-water landscaping. Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, also thanked Council for their decision to preserve the west side of McCaslin Boulevard. She encouraged the use of low-water plants to landscape the east side. She distributed a picture of a low-water landscape created by the city of Plano, Texas using all native plants. She felt that the City could also use native prairie plants and grasses to produce beautiful landscapes. She reported that she has received a number of positive responses from individuals who read her comments in the local newspaper requesting that the City preserve the native prairie on McCaslin Boulevard. She stated that a member of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal wildlife staff approached her with a suggestion to develop an educational plan that could be used in Louisville and at the arsenal. She offered to provide a list of individuals who are willing to help the Parks Department with plans for the area. Sisk thanked Morgan & Shields for taking the lead to preserve the west side of McCaslin Boulevard. He suggested that the City pursue grant monies that might be available for the preservation of native plants/grassland. Morgan replied that she has information on organizations that provide grants for plant and grassland preservation and offered to provide the information to the Parks Department. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Keany reported that there was recently a fire in his office building, and thanked the fire department for their professionalism and quick response to his call for assistance. He extended congratulations to the Boulder County and Centaurus Varsity cheerleading teams. He explained that both teams placed at the regional competition held this past weekend and earned bids to go to Orlando to compete at the National Cheerleading Competition to be held in March.