City Council Agenda and Packet 2012 07 03

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City Council Meeting Minutes June 19, 2012 Page 4 of 20 Darlene Nahodyl, 2333 Dogwood Circle, Louisville, CO urged Council to approve this resolution and move forward. Mayor Muckle closed the public hearing. Council member Yarnell moved City Council approve Resolution No. 25, Series 2012 with an amendment to the last sentence of 3(a) adding the phrase "extensive an" to read; The City Council concludes that eliminating this extensive an amount of existing commercial retail space from the City would undermine the City's long -term capacity to generate adequate sales tax revenue. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dalton. All in favor. Absent: Council member Jasiak. PRESENTATION — 2012 CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS City Manager Fleming introduced Laurie Urban representing the National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) the company contracted to complete the 2012 Citizen Survey. He stated he felt the survey reflected a continuing resident engagement in the community and with City staff. Ms. Urban thanked the Council and gave special recognition to Heather Balser and Meredyth Muth for helping to make this survey possible. The survey was distributed to a random sampling of households in March and the compilation of data occurred in April and May. She stated there was a very strong response rate from the Louisville community. She reviewed the "Report of Results ". In general, the numbers are trending up with very positive reports from Louisville residents in almost all areas. Additionally, Louisville ranks very well when compared to the national and Front Range benchmarks for other municipalities. Council member Yarnell asked about the meaning of affordable quality housing. Ms. Urban said it was simply a gauge of resident perception and was up to the respondent to determine what affordable housing meant to them. Councilor Yarnell felt a more specific question might be included in the next survey as an indicator. Council member Keany asked why if there could be any open ended questions on the citizen survey. Ms. Urban recommended being more focused but thought it not impossible to include a question requiring a written response. Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Chokecherry Dr., Louisville, CO felt Ward 1 was represented more specifically than the other two wards. He asked what decision was made that skewed geographic distribution. Ms. Urban said the proportions usually turn out equal when a random survey is done. She stated it was possible to mail out equal numbers per ward but would require more work on the part of staff. Tom Davinroy, 518 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO commended the NRC and Ms. Urban for the survey and report. He noted the Open Space use topped the list but trail maintenance had decreased. He thought the trails may be reaching the tipping point of 16