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Louisville City Council Meeting December 4, 2001 Page 2 Award Professional Services Contract to Carter Burgess for the Louisville South Neighborhood Circulation Study Councilman Keany arrived at 7:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA David Waldman, 255 Continental View Drive, Louisville, CO, Citizens For General Aviation, a non-profit organization formed to protect Jeffco Airport from scheduled airlines, and to support Jeffco as a general aviation reliever airport. He explained that the airport was created in 1965 for off-load traffic from Stapleton and voiced his belief that the function of the airport should be maintained. He noted that Jeffco is the 4th busiest airport in Colorado, using two primary runways at a 55% capacity for takeoff and landing. He stated that Jeffco's departures and arrivals are over residential areas, including a corridor over much of Louisville. He explained that the airport's major users are general aviation corporate jets, small recreational, training, and some charter aircraft; however, Jeffco has a Master Plan to expand the runways within the next five years. He stated that the tragic events of September 11, and aviations' financial condition, might prompt Jeffco to schedule airlines to generate revenue. He suggested that the surrounding communities of Westminster, Louisville, Superior and Broomfield enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson County, that prior to any upgrade of the Jeffco Airport, a referendum would be placed on the ballot. He voiced his belief that such an action is critical for the future and the quality of life for the surrounding communities. He urged Council to seek such a resolution. Garrett Mundelein, 555 County Road, Louisville, CO, addressed the issue of the new Police Station, and stated that the City should set an example by constructing a facility that is environmentally friendly. He recommended that the City use a qualified green build advisor to assist the architect to select the proper material choices. Such a service would allow the architect to optimize the energy efficiency, reduce the negative impact to the environment and reduce the cost of materials. He stated that these materials are versatile in design capabilities and would reduce heating expenditures by 40%. Mundelein recommended that the City adopt a green build incentive program similar to the City of Boulder, which requires that new construction meet a certain green point ratio. This translates to a reduced environment impact in order to receive a certificate of occupancy. Mundelein also recommended that the City grant, as an additional benefit to the City employees, annual family membership to the Recreation Center for all full-time employees. He voiced his belief that it would create a better sense of community, self, and promote a sense of loyalty. He stated that he would support such a wellness program. Leslie Gibson, 1927 - A 23rd Street, Boulder, CO, a Housing Specialist for the City of Longrnont, addressed a program entitled the Down Payment Assistance Program. This 2