City Council Minutes 2005 07 12 SP

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes July 12, 2005 Page 7 of 9 of 25,000. He did not agree with the fiscal analysis presented and stated the City should not rely on consultants but on the citizens' vision for Louisville. Susan Morris, 939 West Maple Court, Louisville, CO stated the Comp Plan is an advisory document. She voiced her concerns over the increase of population, and stressed the importance of the small town feel of Louisville. She addressed Area #7, and her conversation with Chris Hanson. She opposed the density he proposes and noted the Planning Commission proposed 14 homes in that area. Frost Yarnell, 1109 Hillside Lane, Louisville, CO voiced her concern with Mr. Cunningham's analysis relative to the build out population of Louisville. She stated the citizens have a vision of what Louisville should be, and have requested a population of 22,000. Gail Hartman, 724 Ponderosa Court, Louisville, CO read the Money Magazine article naming Louisville as #5 in the best places to live in the country. She addressed retail, and stated she works and lives in Louisville but does not shop in Louisville. She suggested the City develop the type of retail that she would support. Bob Muckle, 1101 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, CO supported keeping the small town atmosphere of Louisville. He urged the Council to start small. Debra Kalish, 477 Fireside, Louisville, CO stated at the1990 Future's Conference the population projection for Louisville was approximately 19,000, which is the City's population today. She reviewed her experience as a past Planning Commissioner and the work on the Comprehensive Plan. She felt the consultant did a very good job. She thanked Mayor Sisk and Council member Keany, Past Mayor Davidson and past Council member Morris for their vision of Louisville. Doug Grinbergs, 530 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO suggested slow growth, and smart growth. He presented his population calculations for a 20-year period and stated Louisville does not need to be a community of 25,000. He voiced his concern over the projected parking for Fastracks in the downtown area and the safety of the roadways in Louisville for bicyclists. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Sisk stated that Council members Brown and Marsella would not be attending the July 19 City Council meeting. He asked for their comments on the Comp Plan as it would be discussed on July 19. Council member Van Pelt requested an additional meeting be scheduled to further discuss the Comp Plan when Council members Brown and Marsella could be present. Council member Levihn concurred.