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City Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 2007 Page 3 of 10 Mayor Sisk explained the City of Louisville is working with the Town of Superior Board of Trustees relative to an equitable contribution for their residents' usage of the Louisville Public Library. He addressed the S. 88th Street intersection on Campus Drive and noted the City continues to work on solutions to alleviate the traffic congestion. Council member Muckle wished all the residents a Happy New Year. He thanked Tom Phare and the Public Works Department for the snow removal on the City streets and the Louisville citi2:ens who have helped others during difficult times. Mayor Sisk reported riding along with a snowplow operator on December 29. The City crews worked 12-hour shifts to clear the main arterials and neighborhood streets. He praised their professionalism and dedicated hard work. He requested the Council meet with the Public Works Director and work crew members at a future Council meeting to discuss budget considerations for equipment and facilities. He requested the meeting be scheduled as part of a regular City Council meeting so the Louisville citizens can be involved. Mayor Pro Tem Brown also rode along with a snowplow operator during the snow storm and commended the Public Works Department. He looked forward to future discussions with the Public Works Department. IREGULAR BUSINESS RESOLUTION No. 59, SERIES 2006 - A RESOLUTION RELATING TO URBAN RENEWAL ANID IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HIGHWAY 42 REVITALIZATION URBAN RENEWAL PLAN - (CONTINUED FROM 12/5/06) Mayor Sisk requested a presl~ntation on Resolution No. 59, Series 2006. Council member Muckle stated he drafted the resolution in response to all the controversy over the Urban Renewal Authority and the urban renewal plan. He noted Sections 4 & 8 address the fiscal analysis; Sections 1 & 2 address the urban renewal authority and provides voter approval on the transfer of authority to the City Council; Sections :3,6 & 7 address common concerns voiced by citizens about priorities, eminent domain, and impacts of FasTracks, and Section 5 requests the Urban Renewal Authority meet at a time more convenient for citizen involvement. PUBLIC COMMENT Don Atwood, 298 S. Taft Court, Louisville, CO stated Resolution No. 59, Series 2006 was drafted in response to citizen concerns. He noted the goal of the resolution is to address the plUblic perception of the City.