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City Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 2012 Page 15 of 16 Mayor Muckle preferred the seasonal patios over the permanent patios. He felt there is a fairness issue with the permanent patios. He supported the business owners making some investment in the patio maintenance and the mid-block crossing for safety reasons. He felt the patios should be green or earth tone to soften the design. He inquired about the 15 mile an hour speed limit along Main Street. Public Works Director Kowar offered suggestions of traffic calming methods such as 4-way stop signs. PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Tienken, 404 W. Spruce Lane, Louisville, CO supported the expansion of the patios and the planter boxes. He noted one sketch of the prototype had a wooden rail and skirt. He did not oppose the midblock crossing if it provided pedestrian safety. He was a supporter of permanent patios but felt the temporary patios would be a good solution. He agreed the users of power and water should pay their share. Janet Russell, Creative Framing, supported permanent patios, which could be enjoyed all year and a slower speed limit on Main Street. She opposed a midblock crossing. Patrick Walsh, 1201 Main Street, Louisville, CO felt downtown Louisville should be open for business all year round. He supported trees, landscaping and permanent patios. Bill Carlson, Creative Framing, explained because there are art walks 11 months of the year he supported permanent patios. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo asked for the cost of permanent patios and the timeframe for installation. Public Works Director Kowar stated the preliminary estimate was approximately $200,000 but he estimated, with the grade of the street the cost may be closer to $350,000. With respect to the timeframe, if Council desired to have permanent patios before the summer of 2013, they may be able to install a one-block area. City Manager Fleming explained permanent street improvements would have to be coordinated with the permanent patios. The street improvements would involve repaving Main Street and improvements to the infrastructure prior to installing permanent patios. He doubted it would be accomplished by next summer. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton stated if the permanent patios option is chosen, the sidewalks should be extended so the business owners could put out tables and chairs. There was Council consensus and direction to staff to proceed with seasonal patios and the midblock crossings. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT