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Louisville City Council Meeting November 20, 2001 Page 2 Resolution No. 53, Series 2001 - Minor Subdivision Replat and Amended Final PUD Development Plan, McBride Subdivision, Lots 13, 14 and 15, Block 4, CTC First Filing - 1797 and 1815 Boxelder Street Resolution No. 54, Series 2001 -A Resolution Approving Amendments to Conservation Easements Over a Portion of the Warembourg Property and Approving a Related Grant Agreement with the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Richard Olson, 801 Owl Drive, Louisville, CO, spoke to the issue of Senior Citizens' needs. He stated that Louisville did not have a Senior Services Director, who supplies information directly to the City Manager. He noted that in Boulder County and other cities, a Senior Services Director informs the City Council. He requested that the Senior Facilitator and Staff be removed from the supervision of the Recreation Department. He stressed that the Louisville Senior Leader is the finest in the County and should be the Director of the Department. He stated that the Director of the Recreation Department has used the Senior Staff as part of the City's recreation program, failed to listen to the needs of the seniors and has caused several problems. He commended Councilman Sisk for his support of the Senior Board. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Sisk stressed that at the time of Thanksgiving, and given the traumatic events of this year, it is important for the citizens to take a moment to appreciate family, colleagues and the City in which they live. Brown reported on a remembrance walk, sponsored by the Coal Creek PTO. He stated that it was a community walk around Harper Lake and Coal Creek School. He thanked the Coal Creek PTO committee for organizing the event. Keany reported that there is a gift-giving tree in the lobby of City Hall where people can take gift tags and bring back gifts for needy families. Mayer reported on the dedication of the Glen Huey Recycling Center. He stated that the Mayor and he attended the ceremony along with members of the Parks staff. He noted that the Huey family was very touched by the honor bestowed. He stressed that the City has been touched in so many ways by the contributions made by Glen Huey. He stated that it is a legacy to Glen Huey's contribution to the community. 2