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City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2013 Page 18 of 23 Road Index and Paving Locations by Year: Council supported the City Manager's recommended budget. There was Council consensus the arterials would be reconstructed in the first three years. Via Appia Road Study: Council member Keany asked if there was a small area plan to address the Via Appia Study. Planning Director Russ responded no and stated Via Appia divides neighborhoods. He explained this study would look at Via Appia from McCaslin and South Boulder Road. Council member Keany was not supportive of the Via Appia Road diet. Planning Director Russ stated the study would look at the life cycle cost of the paving, the roadway capacity, safety and the sightlines. Council supported keeping the scoping study for Via Appia in the budget. PD Staffing Justifications: There was Council support. Newspaper Boxes /Holder for Main Street: Council supported removing this item from the budget. PUBLIC COMMENT Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO wanted confirmation the next budget meeting will be Monday, November 4, 2013. Tim Spong, 423 W Spruce Street, Louisville, CO explained he is a runner and noted with the flood damage there are very few trails safe for night runners. He suggested while Council is looking at repairing very large projects such as the golf course and the Coal Creek trail, they consider working on the trails which will take very little work to rehabilitate. He suggested requesting volunteers to help in this project. Mayor Muckle called for public comment and hearing none closed the public hearing. Mayor Muckle asked staff to address the comment relative to the trails. City Manager Fleming stated the Parks and Recreation Director and Public Relations Manager are putting together a short-term volunteer project to repair the trails, which require very little materials and labor. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens reported on receiving great quotes for the reconstruction of Coyote Run and Davidson Mesa. He noted staff must be very careful about the documentation from FEMA, but anticipated the reconstruction can be done very quickly and efficiently. Budget Calendar: November 4, 2013 City Council Meeting: Resolution adopting the budget; Resolution appropriating the funds and Resolution levying taxes