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City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2013 Page 4 of 19 Mayor Muckle opened the public hearing and requested a staff presentation. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens explained the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is in the process of planning and designing a project to widen US 36 from 88th Street in Louisville, to Foothills Parkway in Boulder. This project is known as Phase 11 of the US 36 Managed Lane /Bus Rapid Transit Project. CDOT completed three Real Property Appraisal Reports purchases: Parcel 8A (S3 — US 36 and McCaslin) Parcel 8B (Damyanovich) and Parcel 8C (Davidson Mesa). CDOT is offering the City of Louisville $34,210 for Parcel 8A; $37,430 for Parcel 8B and $32,264.66 for Parcel 8C. There is a precedent under these circumstances that the conveyance does not require voter approval nor must it be finalized through condemnation proceedings. The City may enter into an agreement to sell R.O.W parcels to CDOT. Subject to finalizing agreement with Boulder County on the sharing of Parcel 8B proceeds, the City's Conservation Trust — Open Space and Parks Fund will receive $86,249.66 for 113,941 square feet of real estate necessary to complete US 36 Improvement Project. Staff recommended the City Council approve Ordinance No. 1631, Series 2013 on second and final reading. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Keany requested the funds be returned to the City's Conservation Trust — Acquisition Fund for future purchases rather than used for open space maintenance. City Manager Fleming stated the funds could be reserved for Land Acquisition. Finance Director Watson confirmed the funds could be earmarked as a Council designation to the Land Acquisition Fund. Mayor Muckle referred to the maps, which illustrated the parcels in question, and noted they are very small slivers of land. He voiced his support for the ordinance. Council member Jasiak asked Council member Keany if his request is to earmark funds specifically for open space or for open space and parks. Council member Keany requested the funds be earmarked for land acquisition - open space and parks. Mayor Muckle called for public comment and hearing none closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council member Keany moved to approve Ordinance No. 1631, Series 2013 on second and final reading, seconded by Council member Loo. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton asked how the funds would be designated to the Acquisition Fund. City Attorney Light explained Council could provide direction to the City Staff. Mayor Muckle asked Council members Keany and Loo if the motion of approval may