Revitalization Commission Minutes 2006 07 13

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I: Revitialization Commission Meeting Minutes July 13, 2006 City Hall, Council Chambers 749 Main Street 7:30 AM City of Louisville Call to Order Chairperson Silsk called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM Roll Call was taken and the following members were present: Board Members Present: Mayor Sisk, Clair Beckmann, Michael Reis, Bob Tofte Board Members Absent: Rob Lathrop Staff Members Present: William Simmons, Sam Light, Paul Wood Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved by all members. Approval of Meeting MinutE~s The minutes from the June 22, 2006 meeting were approved as written. Public Comments Residents and property owners present at the meeting included John Leary, Terry Phillips, and Jean Morgan. John Leary spoke to the Commission about several elements of the Plan that he wanted clarified, including detailed objectives of the Plan, acceptable rates of return, and accountability of the LRC to the community. He also expressed his disappointment in the stakeholders' meeting and stated there was insufficient language in sections 4.3 and 4.4 of the Plan. Terry Phillips made comments to the Commission pertaining to the timing or approval of the Plan, stating his opinion that the City need not act on the Plan as scheduled. He also asked the Commission to consider how other entities will be affected by the loss of revenues the tax increment may cause. Reports of Commission Mayor Sisk briefed the Commission of a possible County-wide tax to fund transportation projects and noted that the grade separation at the railroad tracks and South Boulder Road would be a targeted project to receive funds from the tax should it be placed on thE~ ballot and passed by voters. City Manager's OffiCfJ 303.335.4530 (phone) City of Louisville 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303.335.4550 (fax) www.ci.louisville.co.us