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Louisville City Council Meeting May 16, 2000 Page 4. Balser reviewed the latest draft of the intergovernmental agreement, noting that the Plan is accompanied by binding commitments by the responsible jurisdictions for the preservation of the rural character of surrounding lands as identified within the Plan area. Balser stated that the rural areas are intended to remain within the unincorporated area of Boulder County, and that the Louisville Influence Area parcels include two parcels, one along Pine Street and the 80 acres belonging to Storage Tek. The Rural Preservation parcels located west of 88th Street, north of US 36 and adjacent to the City of Louisville's boundaries is currently owned by Carlson and Scriffiny and shall be treated as Louisville Influence Area. The fee dedication of land for open space shall be equivalent in size to 150% of the combined acreage of the parcels and located within V2 mile including the City of Louisville in the US 36 view corridor. Balser noted that the goal of the parties is to maximize the setback of structures from the nearest US 36 right-of-way line, and to negotiate to maximize such setbacks. She stated that the Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of thirty (30) years. Balser stated that any amendment of the Plan shall only be upon approval by resolution or ordinance adopted by the governing body of each of the Parties, after notice and hearing as may be required by law. Balser reviewed the two new proposed changes in the draft. The first, on page 2, from the City of Boulder, in the second "Whereas" changing highway improvements to transportation improvements. The second, by the Town of Superior, on page 4, Section 4.4, removing previous language that included "for open space purposes" after the words "No Party shall purchase any parcel of land." Balser noted that it is not entirely clear how the change in language to broaden the prohibition to any purpose within the incorporated or influence area affects Louisville's interest other than possible expansion of the Howard T. Berry Water Treatment Plant. Davidson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor or against Resolution No. 33, Series 2000. Due to a possible conflict of interest, Councilman Sisk recused himself from the proceedings at 7:15 p.m. John D. Parker, 111 Barbara Street, Louisville, spoke to the issue of the IGA Agreement and stated that the agricultural landowners oppose US 36 development. He noted that they are confused with the term of rural preservation. He stated that they are in favor of non-development of the area, and wish to have the land remain agricultural and not rural. Parker also voiced concern over the rural classification raising their taxes, and prohibiting 4