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Louisville City Council Meeting July 18, 2000 Page 12 Davidson asked Diehl why PSCo did not come forward after Public Utilities Commission approval in 1998. Diehl stated that PSCo came before the City last summer and since then, have been preparing the application, including project description, preliminary engineering and evaluation of alternatives. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayer stated that he required more information about the project cost and a proper way of accessing those costs. He concurred with Councilman Sisk and stated that the under- grounding alternatives have arrived late. Mayer concurred that under-grounding the power lines benefits the entire community. Mayer suggested that PSCo and the City further discuss and review this matter. He noted that three miles of under-grounding have been discussed, but that what is needed is a detailed assessment of the costs. Mayer summarized that he would like to know the benefits, the range of the power lines and the costs. He stated he would support continuing this issue to refine the alternatives. Keany stated that he agreed with Councilman Mayer's comments. He asked Public Works Director Phare the status of the South Boulder Road overpass project. Phare stated that the bids have been awarded, however it is a Parks Department Project. He stated he was not sure of the under-grounding of that project, but would look into it. Keany requested that the City discuss with PSCo the under-grounding of utilities on South Boulder Road. Keany also requested information about revenue bonds and sales tax. Sisk asked City Attorney Light about the possibility of having an election on a revenue bond or special improvement district for a citywide election on the November ballot. Light stated that the County Clerk would have to be notified that the City intends to participate in the coordinated election no later than July 28, 2000. The City would then have approximately one month to finalize Tabor questions and pass a resolution to call a special election. The resolution would have to be approved by either the second meeting of August or the first meeting of September. Sisk suggested that PSCo, the City of Louisville, a special improvement district or some citywide involvement could accomplish the goal of under-grounding the power lines. Sisk commended the citizens for their dedication and thanked PSCo for their willingness to work toward a resolution. He asked that the matter be tabled until the second meeting of September. 12