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City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2013 Page 5 of 16 Boulder Road and in the McCaslin corridor and the opportunity for those areas to be re- examined with the small area plans. He expressed appreciation for the changes in the language relative to community events. He addressed concern for the level of service of roadways. Council member Jasiak noted acceptance of a lower level of service grade on roadways could indicate keeping the small town feel rather than just a bad letter grade. PUBLIC COMMENT Sid Vinall, 544 Leader Circle, Louisville, CO presented comment cards from citizens. He noted the Citizen's Action Council (CAC) has focused on ideas for reinvesting and revitalizing real areas, such as the Big Lots building conversion to an ARC thrift store. CAC believes the City should examine what would bring in positive economic development. He voiced his appreciation for the public participation and Council's consideration. He ended by quoting Peter Drucker. Mike Frontzak, 643 Fairfield Lane, Louisville, CO stated there has been a lot of negative comments relative to the Comprehensive Plan however he felt the Plan opens up doors to attract developers to Louisville. Susan Honstein, 727 Pine Street, Louisville, CO acknowledged the Mayor, City Council and staff for their efforts and responsiveness to include a Citywide Master Plan for Arts and Culture in the Comprehensive Plan. Willa Williford, Deputy Director for Boulder County Housing Authority, 2525 13th Street, Boulder, CO voiced her support for the Comprehensive Plan. She explained last summer the City entered into an agreement with the Boulder County Housing Authority and one of the commitments was to provide affordable housing in Louisville. In March, the Boulder County Housing Authority. purchased 13 acres in Louisville for affordable housing. She looked forward to the discussion of developments in the small area plans. Michael Menaker, 1827 Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO urged Council to approve the Plan and go forward with the small area plans. He addressed the area west of McCaslin and the lack of discussion for renovating the western portion of the Safeway Shopping Center. He was disturbed by the public perception of high density housing and stated he welcomes new residents. He encouraged embracing the future. Joel Hayes, 187 Harper Street, Louisville, CO voiced his appreciation for the revisions made to the Comprehensive Plan. He did not support swapping retail business for multi - family housing. He asked Council to consider revenue generating businesses. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO did not believe the public has been heard. He stated the Comprehensive Plan attempts to alter the revenue structure the City currently has in a negative way. He stated retail pays for itself, but residential does