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City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2005 Page 3 of 18 on Opportunity Area #7 of the Comp Plan, did not disclose her reason, and later voted on the Plan. He stressed the importance of clearing the record and asked Council member Van Pelt to disclose her reasons for recusing herself. Boo Champion, 1603-M Cottonwood Drive, Louisville, CO requested the Cottonwood corridor be preserved. She explained the land is a wildlife refuge, connects to trails and where neighbors gather. She stressed the importance of the corridor and requested the City consider purchasing this land for open space. Patricia lrby, 1590 Garfield Avenue, #H, Louisville, CO voiced her appreciation for the Cottonwood corridor open space. Aaron Davis, 1609 Cottonwood Drive, #4, Louisville, CO also supported preserving the Cottonwood area. Jim Taylor, 153 Harper, Louisville, CO voiced his appreciation for the Cottonwood corridor. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Council member Brown congratulated the volunteers who helped make the City's Fall Festival a success, and expressed his thanks to Elle and Roger Cabbage. He addressed the Cottonwood Park issue, and explained the property is currently under contract. He asked the public to be patient with the process, and noted the City has limited funds for open space acquisition. Mayor Sisk addressed Mr. Deborski's concerns relative to the roadway through his property and stated the final decision has not been made. He addressed the Cottonwood corridor issue, and urged the residents to work in a collaborative manner with the Planning Commission and Council should a development plan come forward. Relative to Mr. Leary's comment, Mayor Sisk voiced his utmost respect, admiration, faith and support for Council member Van Pelt. REGULAR BUSINESS PRESENTATION - ACCEPTANCE OF RECOGNITION FROM MONEY MAGAZINE - LOUISVILLE ONE OF THE MONEY'S BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN AMERICA Mayor Sisk reported in August of 2005, the City of Louisville was selected by Money Magazine as number 5 in its annual listing as one of America's Best Places to Live. Mayor Sisk and the City Council accepted an award.