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City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2013 Page 3 of 15 Main and back to South Boulder Road. He explained this was a safer route for the public. The water line locate has not been made yet, therefore the closures will be in the next two weeks and occur for approximately two nights. A two day notice of closure will be provided to businesses. Doug Harper, owner of Union Jack Liquor, explained the detour went through his property, which was problematic for his customers. He stated workers directing traffic at the intersection acted inappropriately and failed to provide a safe passage for customers entering his store. Public Works Director Kowar stated he would contact the contractor about the situation and Public Works staff would work to improve the situation. City Manager Fleming highlighted items on the consent agenda approved by the City Council. 1) The Coal Creek Golf Club House improvements, bunker renovations and sprinkler heads replacement. 2) Keep it Clean Partnership, which provides public education and awareness on water quality. 3) Non-profit grant awards for 15 organizations, all of whom provide excellent services to the residents of Louisville. REGULAR BUSINESS APPROVAL OF GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO GRANT FOR FIRESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND City Attorney Light outlined the documents before the Council are associated with the approval of the Great Outdoors Colorado Grant for Fireside Elementary School Playground. Those documents include: Resolution No. 5, Series 2013 – A Resolution Supporting the Agreement between the City and GOCO; an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Boulder Valley School District and a Grant Agreement between the City of Louisville and the State Board of GOCO. Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained that this is the third grant application the City has submitted to Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) on behalf of Fireside Elementary School to assist with funding improvements to the grade school’s intermediate playground. GOCO awarded a $42,750.00 mini grant to the City for the elementary school’s playground project. He noted part of the grant requirement is to work with the Youth Conservation Corp, for which there is not funding. The grant funding allows $2,300 for the Youth Conservation Corp, therefore leaving a shortfall of $9,825.He recommended moving forward with an agreement with the Boulder County Youth Conservation Corp, for six youths and one team leader, who will assist with this project and additional parks and open space projects in Louisville. He recommended Parks and Open Space budget line items be adjusted to accommodate the expenditure. He noted there is a big demand for participation in the Youth Corp in Louisville.