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Bill Simmons, City Administrator reminded Council that on Monday, February 21, 2000, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Louisville Library, there will be an open house on the proposed 96th Street/Highway 42 connection would be discussed. He asked Council to review the evaluation spreadsheets given out at the meeting. Simmons noted that Staff is currently working on scheduling the first meeting of the Urban Wildlife Task Force. They are also working on a Youth Taskforce, with input from various agencies such as Parks and Recreation, the School Resource Officers, and the Library. Simmons reviewed the discussion relative to the Highway 42 Corridor Study, which includes the area north of South Boulder Road. He noted that there is already a general development plan for the property north of Highway 42 and that there appears to be two different audiences Staff is trying to reach. Initially the study was to highlight the corridor and the industrial zone along the west side of Highway 42. Staff would like to proceed with that plan. Simmons stated that Staff must also address the Northwest Parkway Agreement, including commercial businesses, and make recommendations that would support re- zoning. Mayer suggested that the current limitation on PUD's may be expiring and Council may wish to review this matter. Simmons expressed his thanks to the Council on his annual review. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Davidson reported on a meeting he attended of the Boulder County Mayors hosted by CU Boulder. At the meeting the CU Regents discussed their development plans, including housing for CU staff members, traffic problems, and other concerns. Davidson also reported on a proposed Mayor's meeting to discuss turnpike issues. He stated that State and Federal governments would not provide assistance and the . municipalities along the turnpike including Broomfield, Superior, Boulder and Westminster must address these problem of congestion. Mayer expressed his thanks for street sweeping, and expressed his thanks to Public Works Director Tom Phare and the City Crew. Sisk, as a member of the Senior Advisory Board, shared a survey with the City Council. The survey projected an increase in the number of senior citizens that will be residing in Louisville. He reported the seniors are pleased with the assistance of Commander Bill Kingston and other officers and with their interactions and implementation of innovative programs. He noted a new program that will show seniors citizens how to protect 24