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City Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2005 Page 8 of 16 Council member Marsella asked if the term of the franchise is governed by the Public Utilities Commission. Mr. Spiller responded no, and stated he did not understand the request for a five-year agreement, and explained the streets and the usage of the streets would not change. Council member Van Pelt stated Public Service presented a franchise agreement and prohibited negotiations. She asked how a master franchise agreement, governed by the Public Utilities Commission, could change so much. Mr. Stiller noted there is an attempt to negotiate with municipalities and changes are made for the betterment of all municipalities. He stressed it is a complicated issue, with respect to Public Utilities Commission regulations and cost. Mayor Sisk asked if all the consumers pay for the undergrounding. Mr. Stiller responded yes. Mayor Sisk asked if the City of Denver is negotiating a franchise agreement that includes renewable energy. Mr. Spiller stated the City of Denver and Public Service have agreed not to discuss the franchise negotiations with other communities. He noted he was not involved in the discussions, but stated it is crucial that Public Service be consistent in the franchise agreement negotiations. Mayor Sisk explained that Carbondale and Loveland's charters require no more than 15-year franchise agreement. He asked Mr. West, since the passing of Amendment 37, has there been any franchise agreement that include renewable energy. Mr. West stated he was not aware of any. Mayor Sisk asked if performance standards do not belong in a franchise agreement, wouldn't it be appropriate for the City to file complaints with the Public Utilities Commission. Mr. West stated it would be appropriate, however he'd rather Public Service Company be responsible for repairing services, and asked the City and citizens to contact him or Mr. Anderson with those problems. Mayor Sisk requested one re-open clause within a 20-year franchise agreement, to address Amendment 37. Mayor Sisk requested additional public comments. Paul Everett, 301 Van Buren Court, Louisville, CO requested Public Service's PUD compliance report be forwarded to the City and posted on the Web Page. Mr. Rick Gilliam, 590 Redstone Drive, Broomfield, CO stated Public Service Company should negotiate franchise agreements every five years. Alison Burchell, 1270 Chambers Drive, Boulder, CO reviewed other states renewable energy programs and benefits.