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City Council Meeting Minutes December 6,2005 Page 12 of 16 development of the Transit Services Enhancement Plan. Consortium of Cities members have been asked to obtain approval in concept of this process from their respective boards or councils to confirm their jurisdiction's willingness to participate financially in the development of the Transit Services Enhancement Plan. The City of Louisville is requested to contribute $4,000 to this effort. Council member Marsella did not support the plan and stated it would not benefit the residents of the City of Louisville. She favored the study, but not the plan. Council member Clabots concurred with Council member Marsella's statements. He noted a lot of funding would go to Weld County and not to the City. He also favored the study, but not the plan. Mayor Pro Tem Brown agreed more transit services should be offered to the City of Louisville. He noted the County is using tax dollars to fund this project and therefore, the City is paying double. Council member Sackett suggested the City take a long-range view of the plan. He favored participating in the plan. Council member Muckle concurred with Council member Sackett's comments, and also favored being involved in the plan. He explained it is a proposed regional study and noted the 96L Route would potentially benefit the City. Mayor Sisk favored being involved in the plan. He explained Louisville is a regional player and he supported the $4,000 expenditure. Council member Clabots clarified the 96L Route is funded through grants. Mayor Sisk request public comment. There were no comments. MOTION: Council member Muckle moved for Council approval of the Financial Participation in the Development of a Boulder/Broomfield Transit Service Enhancement Plan, seconded by Council member Yarnell. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 5-2. Council member Marsella and Mayor Pro Tem Brown voted no. REPORT ON ETHICS TRAINING City Manager Simmons reported on the Ethics Training for members of the City Council. The City Manager and City Attorney consulted with Special Prosecutor Ralph Josephsohn relative to his recommendation. After careful consideration of the recommendation and reviewing referrals, they have decided to negotiate with Scott Krob to facilitate the training session. The training will be scheduled some time in January of 2006.