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City Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 2007 Page 4 of 10 John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO asked why voters were not given the opportunity to vote on the urban renewal issue. He stated the Council must make the decisions on urban renewal and noted the adopted cooperative agreement gives the Council less control than earlier versions. He stated it will be Council's responsibility to ensure good decisions are made during the urban renewal process. He explaine~d the resolution does not bind the Council from making decisions. He urged Council to vote yes on Resolution No. 59. Rob Lathrop, 601 Johnson Street, Louisville, CO, Vice-Chair of the Louisville Revitalization Commission, congratulated the Monarch students on their presentations. He asked if Council wants to be the authority on urban renewal. He stated the cooperation agreement puts the level of control on the City Council and the Commission would be the workhorse for the Council. He encouraged Council to allow the Commission to do their work. He noted the Commission's meeting time has been chan~led to encourage public participation. COUNCL COMMENT Council member Yarnell supported Resolution No. 59, and stated it provides the citizens the opportunity to decide and participate in the urban renewal decision making process. Mayor Sisk stated Resolution No. 59 stalls the urban renewal plan. He noted the City has been complimented on the cooperation agreement between the Council, Boulder County and the Louisville Revitalization Commission. He explained other Boards and Commissions m€!et at 7:30 a.m. without controversy, but nonetheless, the Commission changed its meeting time to encourage more citizen participation. He did not support Resolution No. 59. Council member Marsella did not support the resolution stating it binds future councils and restricts the formally adopted resolution. She also felt the timelines included in the resolution are unrealistic. Council member Clabots voiced his concern over Section 3 of the resolution, which stipulates a deadline for the development plan within one calendar year. He felt with the City's limited Staff, Council would not be able to present a plan for public improvements within one year. Mayor Pro Tem Brown did not support the resolution and felt some statements of intent are inappropriate. He stated the language covers too many topics and suggested the Louisville Revitalization Commission be given the opportunity to do their work. He noted if Council decides the issue of urban renewal authority should be decided by the vob3rs, Council can put it on the ballot.