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City Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2012 Page 3 of 8 RESOLUTION No. 62, SERIES 2012 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTH BOULDER ROAD OPEN SPACE PURCHASE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT— PUBLIC HEARING City Attorney Light noted this resolution requires a public hearing. Mayor Muckle opened the public hearing and requested a staff presentation. City Manager Fleming reported this Intergovernmental agreement represents four years of work between multiple entities. The IGA provides for Lafayette to develop ball fields in the open space and joint management of this property. Lafayette currently does not have funds for this project, but may look to their voters for a funding mechanism at a future election. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained this IGA is a great example of a collaborative effort between the City of Lafayette, Boulder County and the City of Louisville. The IGA provides a framework for this project. Items still to be determined include scheduling, the joint management and maintenance of the facility. Lafayette proposes to construct synthetic fields, which will create a lot of opportunities for both Lafayette and Louisville. The next step is Lafayette establishing a funding mechanism. He noted the existing ball fields will require some upgrades and capital funding in the future. Another impact will be the joint parking of the facilities and the potential revenue streams tied to concessions. Staff recommended the City Council approve the Amendment to the South Boulder Road Open Space Purchase Intergovernmental Agreement. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Muckle clarified the City of Lafayette has the right to build ball fields under the original Intergovernmental Agreement. He felt moving the proposed ball fields closer to Louisville's existing ball fields has less of an impact on the open space. He supported the Intergovernmental agreement. Councilmember Loo inquired about the ball field entrance and parking lots. Planning Director Russ explained the proposed access to the ball fields will have a controlled signalized access at Short Street. There are other options for Griffith Street, such as a right-in, right-out intersection. Councilmember Loo inquired about the City's parking lot improvement for the ball field facilities. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens stated there is not a definitive date for the parking lot improvements. The final design will work with the issues with respect to the City of Louisville's parking lot improvements.