City Council Study Session Summary 2005 03 08

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City Council Study Session Summary March 8, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Brown reported that the Mile High Compact Agreement continues to be an important issue for DRCOG. He explained that by approving the Mile High Compact Agreement, the City would incorporate certain requirements into the Comprehensive Plan, and the City is already in compliance with most of the requirements. However, approval of the agreement would also require the City to designate their Urban Growth Boundaries. The City's current Urban Growth Boundaries are not current, and do not take into account some open space purchases the City has made. Louisville was originally allocated 8.41 square miles, but only 5.1 square miles were built out as of 2002. If the City does not notify DRCOG that this area is intended as 'flex' by the City, then the City loses the right to maintain control over the unused portion of our Urban Growth Boundaries. Mayor Sisk suggested scheduling consideration of the Mile High Compact Agreement for a City Council meeting in May and inviting Chair Will Toor to provide an overview of the Agreement. Councilmember Don Brown reported that the Consortium of Cities agreed to pursue forming a Library District. He explained that the Consortium is also discussing affordable housing and sales-tax sharing. Discussion - Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code for Fines and Enforcement for Parking Violations Bill Simmons presented a draft ordinance for increasing parking fines. Council member Michele Van Pelt expressed concern for the proposed fine and suggested a $20 fine. Mayor Sisk agreed. Council agreed that increased enforcement would also be beneficial. City Manager Items Bill Simmons reported that two bids were received for the McCaslin Interchange Improvement Project at today's bid opening at Superior Town Hall. Copies of the Advance Agenda & Meeting Calendar were distributed for review. Bill Simmons stated that the Historic Preservation Commission has requested a Study Session with City Council to discuss the proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. Bill Simmons provided an update on discussions with property owners Nancy Love and Ron Richardson to obtain an easement to install shoring on their properties during construction of the new library. The property owners are requesting compensation for reducing their property values. Other Items Heather Balser reported that she met with a representative of Centennial Lofts regarding the difficulty in selling the affordable units.