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City Council Meeting Minutes March 6, 2007 Page 4 of 11 with federal regulations on widening roadways. There would be an extensive evaluation from an environmental perspective. PUBLIC COMMENT John C. Evans, 721 Cottonwood Drive, Broomfield, CO stated he represents Boom LLC, the property OWnE~rs of 1301 Courtesy Road. He asked how the Highway 42 Improvement Project would be funded. Public Works Director Phare stated funds are available through the City's Impact Fee Fund, Capital Improvement Project Funds and Sales Tax Revenue. Interim City Manager Balser noted the City received funds from the Denver Regional Council of Government (DRCOG) for the study. She stated there are highway improvement funds available at the state and federal level. Michael Deborski, 601 Pine Street, Louisville, CO noted the drawings in the study indicate the rail station is on the west side of the tracks instead of the east side. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Muckle had several questions including the locations of the shared left turn lanes, the possibility of a signal at Griffith and if the right-of-way could be shrunken to avoid taking open space land. Mr. Woolford pointed out the shared turn lanes, and noted a signal on Griffith Street would be a safety compromise. He noted shrinlking the right-of-way would reduce the widths of lanes and eliminate a sidewalk on the open space side. Council member Marsella voiced her support of Alignment "C", which would keep the homes along Highway 42 intact. Mr. Woolford noted under "c" Miner's field is given a buffer area and no parking or landscaping will be impacted. Council member Sackett voiced his concerns over traffic congestion on South Boulder Road. He asked if an overpass or underpass is needed later on, what could be done to eliminate the impact to the area. Mr. Woolford outlined the strategies to mitigate those impacts. Mayor Sisk shared Council member Sackett's concern over the environmental impact. He noted the source of the funding for this study and the partnerships with Boulder County, CDOT and DRCOG. He applauded Mr. Woolford, Carter Burgess, and the Public Worl<s Department for their work on the Study. MOTION: Council member Marsella moved to adopt the Highway 42 Traffic and Access Study, seconded by Council member Muckle. All in favor. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Brown.