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Louisville City Council Meeting March 19, 2002 Page 12 Sisk voiced his appreciation for notification of the project status and altematives for proceeding with Highway 42/96th Street Connection. Simmons updated Council on the Highway 42 revitalization project and noted that there is a meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2002, which would include two Council members and two Planning Commission Staff members. A public meeting will be scheduled to receive input from citizens. Simmons reported that a Police Building Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2002. Discussions will center on finalizing the square footage and review cost options. He stated that the goal will be to give the architect direction to proceed on a one-story or two-story building. Sisk asked that Council member Brown's suggestions be shared at the meeting. Brown stated that he is eager to see the Police Building project finalized and move forward. He stressed that there are other project that are waiting for consideration. Simmons reported that the Louisville KMart will close on May 7, 2002. He stated that he has contacted the owner of the property management company and received a positive response to a meeting with the City to discuss future plans for the building. Simmons stated that a letter was sent to the City of Boulder regarding the purchase of Windy Gap Water. He asked Public Works Director Tom Phare for an update. Phare stated that he is scheduled to meet with the City of Boulder's Utilities Director to discuss the agreement to purchase Windy Gap Water. Simmons reported that the Chamber of Commerce has asked him to speak at a luncheon on April 17, 2002. He stated that the title of his speech will be "Great City, Great Plans." He will discuss the City's upcoming projects, such as needs assessment for the Library and Recreation/Senior Center. Simmons informed Council of future agenda items for meetings and study sessions. The April 2, 2002 meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a study session to discuss the Highway 42/96th Street Connection. On the April 9, 2002 study session, discussion on the 5-year capital plan and a presentation of the US 36 Interchange. On the April 23, 2002 study session, discussion on weeds, minimum fences, and storage of parked vehicles and an update of the needs assessment for Library and Recreation/Senior Center. Simmons reported that, the Charter stipulates that ward redistricting be completed one year after receipt of the census material. That census material was received on May 21, 2001 therefore, the deadline for completion is May 21, 2002. He explained that one plan has been completed and more will follow. He noted that the Charter requires that there not be more that 5% difference in population between each ward. 12