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Louisville City Council Meeting July 18, 2000 Page 9 community has changed over the years.. He asked Council to consider the burial alternatives. He suggested that burying the lines would improve and showcase the greenbelt areas. He urged Council to proceed with burying the power lines. Kirk Holub, 848 Trial Ridge Drive, Louisville, CO stated that there is an 8' difference in the height of the pole. He stated that the web site provides abundant information on the subject and that burying the lines is the way to go. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended the steel H-frame poles. He suggested the Planning Commission recommendation be disregarded. Carrie DeGraw, 741 Orchard Drive, Louisville, CO stated that she has been a Louisville resident for 22 years. She noted that she also owns a house in Old Town Louisville. She stated that she has been a realtor in Louisville for 17 years and noted that housing in Louisville has appreciated 25% in the last 18 months. She stated that Louisville is a desirable place to live based on its limited growth, its schools, open space, and sound commercial base. She stated that the above ground power lines are a community-wide issue. She stated that the above ground power lines would effect the property values of homes and that a special improvement district would penalize the residents. She urged Council to bury the power lines. Dereck Webster, 657 Fairfield Lane, Louisville; CO stated that he felt that PSCo did not address the issue. He urged Council to bury the power lines. Lawrence Anderson, 632 Manorwood Lane, Louisville, CO stated that he has lived and worked in Louisville for 30 years. He asked that Council bury the power lines. He stated that the citizens would be willing to pay for burying lines. Fred Backes, 793 W. Tamarisk, Louisville, CO stated that he has been involved with the issue for three or four months. He reported that he heard the City is looking at how other communities have addressed the issue and how residents can offer their input. He stated that Silverthorne is in the process of removing their power lines and that it presents a beautiful image. He looked forward to seeing that in Louisville. COUNCIL QUESTIONS Mayer asked Mr. Diehl about the cost of the pole alternatives, should Council decided to choose an alternative. Diehl stated that if Council chooses an alternative offered by PSCo, PSCo would pay the cost. Mayer asked how much power capacity would be increased. Diehl stated that the upgrade would increase power almost 100%.