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Louisville City Council Meeting January 18,2005 Page 2 of 11 E. Approval of Agreement With Boulder County For Acceptance of Grant Application For Zero Waste Events - Louisville Conservation Advisory Board F. Approval of Amendment to Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract G. Approval of 2005 Non-Profit Funding Applications H. Authorization to Obtain Bids for 2005 Capital Improvement Projects 1. Award Bid to Peter Isherwood Construction for North Water Treatment Plant Remodel Project J. Resolution No.2, Series 2005 - A Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of Louisville and the Dutko Group, LLC to Furnish Lobbyist Services to the US 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Margy Sullivan, 390 S. Lark Avenue, Louisville, CO explained she is the Chairperson for the Relay for Life Program, which is a fund raiser for Cancer survivors. This fund raiser is a walking event, where teams participate and solicit monetary pledges as donation to the American Cancer Society. She noted 60% of the profits would stay within the division, and 40% would be directed to the national American Cancer Society for research. She requested City Council's support for the project and a committee member to work with the organization. She noted at this time, the program has no volunteers. Mayor Sisk suggested that Ms. Sullivan contact Monarch High School for volunteers and explained there is an established program entitled Leaders Challenge. Peter Stewart, 1132 Jefferson, Louisville, CO, addressed community television programming and the Comcast Franchise Agreement. He reviewed the type of programming that has taken place in the last calendar year and stressed the current and growing needs of the community. He voiced his disappointment with the franchise agreement process and suggested the Council identify the issues for the community. He suggested meeting dates for the franchise agreement be posted on the Web Page to encourage more citizen participation. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Council member Brown commented on the cable television issue and stated the Council has always encouraged citizens to participate in the planning and review process. Mayor Sisk commented the City organized a focus group for citizens to participate in the process. He explained the cable television franchise agreement is a very complicated issue, and the City has hired a consultant to assist in the process. He noted the next cable television franchise meeting is Thursday, January 20 at the new Municipal Courtroom and notice was posted on the City's Web Page. 2