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City Council Meeting Minutes September 3, 2013 Page 2 of 22 Mayor Muckle called for changes to the consent agenda and hearing none, moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dalton. All were in favor. A. Approval of Bills B. Approval of the August 20, 2013 City Council Minutes COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Council member Keany requested the City Manager report on an email received from a resident regarding aviation noise over the past couple of weeks. City Manager Fleming reported the City received several phone calls and email regarding the aviation noise. In response City Manager Fleming contacted Kenny Maenpa, Airport manager for the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, who explained 5 U.S. Marine Corps F-18 aircraft have been conducting training exercises at the airport during the past week. They are departing today and will not be conducting further exercises. Mr. Maenpa reported receiving complaints about the noise from several sources, including a Congressman. The City tries to work with the airport regarding aircraft noise, but the airport is regulated by Federal air traffic officials, and the City has no control over the noise or routes the planes use. He explained the air traffic controllers at DIA direct pilots on their landing pattern. There will not be further aviation noise from military aircraft in the near future. Council member Loo commented the jet fighter noise is the sound of freedom. She explained often times there will be military maneuvers over populated areas because the fighters are practicing purposely in a real world environment for an emergency, which might happen in the future. Council member Jasiak reported Governor Hickenlooper appointed Mark Sirangelo as Colorado's Chief Innovation Officer and Chairman of the Chief Innovation Network. Mark Sirangelo is the Corporate Vice President of Sierra Nevada Corporation, which is located in Louisville. She was proud Mr. Sirangelo will lead the way in Technology and Aerospace. Mayor Muckle reported on the success of the Annual Fall Festival activities, the Labor Day Parade and the Art Show. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fleming reported the-Art Show will run through Sunday, September 8th and encouraged the public to go to the Louisville Center for the Arts, located in Memory Square Park. He noted several pieces are still for sale.