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Louisville City Council Meeting March 6, 2001 Page 11 Davidson stated that he took exception to the statements in the Xcel filing that the City was intentionally delaying the process. He asked Diehl how PSCo reached that conclusion. Diehl stated the conclusion was based on time-lines and witness testimony. Sisk asked Diehl if the citizens of Louisville voted to have the lines buried, would Xcel contribute the cost of the poles toward the under grounding. Diehl stated that the 1.5 million dollar estimate, was the cost to build the overhead line, and the 2.8 million dollar estimate was the cost PSCo agreed to, in order to build the most expensive above ground alternative. Diehl stated that before October, PSCo agreed to build the 2.8 million dollar alternative. Sisk stated that he would like to see Xcel (PSCo) work with the City and explore the possibility of burying the lines. Diehl stated that there may have to be a determination of whether franchise fees can be contributed toward the burial of the lines. Diehl noted that due to peak needs in the summer of 2001, Xcel will build an above ground line. Keany stated that Mr. Gheleta referenced a new substation would be built at Interlocken and the existing line running through Louisville would only be needed during the peak- demand of the summer of 2001. He asked Mr. Diehl if that was an accurate statement. Diehl stated that was not an accurate statement. He explained that the PUC and PUC Staff agreed that the line needs to be built prior to this summer's peak demand. He stated that Interlocken may or may not move to another line, and based on PSCo load projections, the PUC agreed that the upgrade was needed. COUNCIL COMMENTS Keany stated that he could not support PSCo's Special Review Use application because it did not meet the criteria of a Special Review Use. He stated that he would support all the conditions set forth in Resolution No. 16, Series 2001, Alternate A. Davidson concurred with Councilman Keany, however, he stated that a court will find that PSCo's right-of-way is grand fathered and find in favor of PSCO. He supported the conditions in Resolution No. 16, Series 2001, Alternate A. He stated his belief that PSCo should rent or acquire the equipment to monitor EMF and noise levels. Howard concurred with Mayor Davidson's comments and stated that he did not want to see the poles moved within the residential areas. He also stated his belief that the EMF and noise levels should be monitored He stated that he would support the Special Review Use with the Planning Commission's recommended conditions. Brown stated that the entire process of the PSCo Special Review Use application has been frustrating. He stated that the City might set a bad precedent by pursuing this matter in court. He stated that he reluctantly supports the Planning Commission's recommended 11