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City Council Meeting Minutes May 17, 2005 Page 4 of 12 PSCO has a long-term investment in utilities, and therefore requires a longer term for franchise agreements. He stated his understanding the City's request for a 1 O-year franchise agreement was based on service management and renewable resources. He explained PSCO has investigated many of the service claims, and stated those issues are not matters for a franchise agreement. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. Mona Newton, 708 Grant Avenue, Louisville, CO encouraged Council to extend the franchise agreement for one year, to permit further negotiations and to evaluate other communities franchise agreements. Doug Grinbergs, 530 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO voiced his concern over the PSCO letter. He supported extending the franchise agreement to permit further negotiations. Scott Griebling, 805 29th Street, #352, Boulder, CO urged Council to extend the PSCO Franchise Agreement for another year. He addressed BREEE, and their goal to bring efficient renewable energy to Boulder County. Ashley Nadon, 1534 Grove Street, Boulder, CO stated the County entities must work together to have sustainable, renewable energy. She requested the Council extend the franchise agreement for one year. Owen Hammond, 3517 Spring Creek Place, Boulder, CO stressed the importance of renewable energy, and voice his support of a one-year extension. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Brown asked a PSCO representative to explain who was involved in the decision making process. Mr. Spiller responded the president of the company was involved in the decision. Council member Brown asked if any negotiations were available to the City. Mr. Spiller stated the major portion of the discussion centered on service management and renewable energy. He stated PSCO will investigate the service management and the Public Utilities Commission will oversee the renewable energy. He noted those issues are not matters for a franchise agreement. Council member Brown stated the citizens of Louisville voted for Amendment 37, and he suggested PSCO educate the public on the implementation of Amendment 37. Mr. Spiller stated PSCO has been a participant in the Amendment 37 issues.