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City Council Meeting Minutes May 1, 2007 Page 4 of 9 requirement such vehicles or trailers be owned by the homeowner or the tenant, and a requirement of current registration and plates for such vehicles. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 8, 2007 and April 12 to consider a recommendation on the ordinance. The Commission expressed concern that recommending support of Ordinance 1511, Series 2007 would leave the City without any enforcement powers with regard to the parking or storage of trailers on private residential lots and therefore, disapproved a motion of support for Ordinance No. 1511, Series 2007 by a vote of 6:1. Planning Director Wood explained the LMC would continue to enforce ordinances related to junk, parking of oversized vehicles and detached trailers in the public right-of- way, and the parking of motor ve~hicles on private property. Sections 8.16.040; 10.20.010; 17.20.160 of the LOUlisville Municipal Code remain in effect: PUBLIC COMMENT Charles Hill, 233 Jackson Circle" Louisville, CO requested the public meetings be scheduled in the fall, after the summer vacations, to allow more public input. Robert Pierce, 1827 Eisenhower Drive, Louisville, CO voiced concern over the repeal of the ordinance. He voiced his belief the ordinance was intended for non-covenanted areas of Louisville. He felt the ordinance should be enforced. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Muckle noted his intent in repealing the current ordinance is to develop an ordinance that will better define and enforce trailer parking in non-covenanted areas of Louisville. Mayor Sisk spoke with Chairperson Lipton relative to the Planning Commission vote. He explained their misunderstanding that the current ordinance was being enforced which is not the case. He emphasized Chief Goodman has testified the current ordinance is unenforceable. He supported having public workshops on the issues. Mayor Sisk requested public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council member Yarnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 1511, Series 2007, seconded by Council member Sackett. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Interim City Manager Balser announced a public workshop will be scheduled at the end of May. RESOLUTION No. 25, SER:IES 2007 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2007 BUDGET BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FOR THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO - Public Hearing