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Louisville City Council Meeting January 4, 2005 Page 5 of8 Jenny Braus, 733 McKinley Avenue, Louisville, CO stated the Louisville Resource Conservation Advisory Board (LRCAB) appreciates the City Council's support. Mark Perschetti, 1402 Taft Place, Louisville, CO thanked Council for their support. He addressed the 2005 grant, and recognized Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd for her assistance in the application process. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Brown stressed the importance of supporting and volunteering for the zero waste events. Boyd agreed the events could not go forward without volunteerism. Mayor Sisk stated there are opportunities available for volunteerism. He suggested student groups through Monarch High School, the Youth Advisory Board and the Boy Scouts might assist in these events. Council Discussion: Mayor Sisk asked City Attorney Light whether Council could vote on the amended copy of the agreement, since it had not been posted 72 hours before the meeting. City Attorney Light stated the changes to the agreement are very minor. Council member Marsella suggested voting on the original agreement and authorizing the Mayor to approve changes. Council member Keany suggested the agreement be posted on the City's Web Page and Council approval be continued to the January 18, 2005 consent agenda. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved the Agreement with Boulder County Community Outreach Program 2005 be continued to January 18,2005, seconded by Council member Levihn. All in favor. Absent: Council member Clabots. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION - NEW LOUISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, SHORT- TERM PARKING PLAN Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd reported the City Staff has been evaluating possibilities for a short-term parking plan, with the goal of providing all day parking during the construction of the new library building. Input from the Downtown Business Association and previous ideas for traffic circulation and parking scenarios have been considered. The City Engineering Department has also reviewed standard parking templates showing different parking angles and street widths that should be considered when planning for parking along streets. A plan for one way traffic with diagonal parking on both sides of the street has been formulated for Front Street between Walnut and South, heading north; and for South Street between Front and LaFarge Streets, headed west. As these spaces are further from most downtown businesses and may be difficult for vehicles to get in and out of due to the street grade caused by the crown, it will be recommended that they 5