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City Council Meeting Minutes December 4,2012 Page 14 of 16 Louisville and recognized the public partnership between the City and businesses that support the downtown area. She also supported the seasonal patios. Patrick Walsh, 1201 Main Street, Louisville, CO supported permanent patios and established walkways for safety reasons. He noted there are ample parking spaces at the library and encouraged people to walk and bike. He suggested more bike racks. Bill Carlson, 11713 Montgomery Circle, Longmont, CO supported permanent patios. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Keany disclosed he is a DBA member and at one time served as the DBA President. He supported the horizontal rails, reduced height of the railing without compromising safety, adding wood caps to the railing and wider patio platforms to accommodate chairs. He did not support mid-block crossings. He supported seasonal patios and opening up patios for other businesses on Main Street. In a future CIP he requested the Council look at incorporating additional trees to the 700 and 800 block of Main Street. He inquired if the patios are deeper, with flower boxes, will the narrowed traffic lane reduce the vehicle speed limit. Mayor Muckle asked if there will enough room for cars and buses on Main Street. Public Works Director Kowar stated the Planning Division and Public Works Division have discussed traffic calming measures with the expanded patios. Council member Jasiak favored the midblock crossing for pedestrian safety, a downtown kiosk and a walkway to the Steinbaugh Pavilion, the Library and the Street Faire. She had favored seasonal patios, but liked the permanent streetscape. She supported providing water and power. She felt the patios benefit all the residents of Louisville. She suggested the cost of maintenance for the patios should be shared by the businesses. Council member Yarnell supported safety for pedestrians, but did not feel a midblock crossing would solve the problem. She did not support pedestrian traffic in the streets. She supported a public partnership for maintenance of the patios. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton noted the patios have contributed to the City's sales tax revenues and benefitted all the residents, the restaurants, the businesses and the vitality of the downtown Louisville. He felt the trees would add a distraction to drivers and pedestrians. He supported the midblock crossing. Council member Loo also supported seasonal patios, but was undecided on the mid- block crossing. Mayor Muckle inquired about the trees in the streetscape. Public Works Director Kowar stated the staff could investigate a bollard type of planter.