City Council Minutes 2002 10 01 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Louisville City Council Meeting October 1, 2002 Page 4 REPORT ON US 36 MAYORS/COMMISSIONERS COALITION TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Davidson called for Staff presentation. Assistant to the City Manager Heather Balser, summarized the US 36 Mayor/ Commissioners Coalition (MCC) Congressional meetings held on September 19 and 20, 2002, in Washington, D.C. MCC group consisted on the Mayors of Westminster, Boulder, Broomfield, Superior and Louisville, and a Boulder County representative. She explained the purpose of the trip was to bring attention to US 36 and seek federal assistance for transportation improvement along the corridor. The Mayors and Commissioners specifically addressed the bus rapid transit (BRT) components of the project and sought demonstration dollars to fund a pilot program along US 36. Balser stated the meetings went well and there was consensus among the Mayors and the Boulder County Commissioners. She explained that a major impact study has been completed and an environmental statement on the corridor is forthcoming, which would put the project in the position to receive federal funding. Balser reported that the Mayors and Boulder County staff met with members of the Colorado delegation and key transportation committees, as well as officials from the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) and the Federal Highway Authority (FHWA). The MCC plan to return to Washington, D.C. in late January to continue efforts to receive funding through the reauthorization of TEA -21, the major transportation bill. Brown thanked Mayor Davidson, Heather Balser, and the Mayors from other communities for their involvement in the project. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION - FALL/WINTER OUTDOOR WATER USAGE Davidson called for Staff presentation. Public Works Director Tom Phare explained that the Executive Order placing mandatory water restrictions on the City's water users would expire on October 15, 2002. He reviewed that the City's goal, under the mandatory water conservation program, was to limit usage to 2375 AF. Actual demand for the period is approximately 2010 AF. He stated that Staff projected that the City would have over 2100 AF in storage as of November 1; however, most recent projections indicate storage closer to 2900 AF. The difference is accounted for by demand being less than projected, yields from South Boulder Creek water rights being greater than expected, leases of C-BT, and exchange of Wastewater Plant effluent. Phare asked for Council direction on what water conservation measures should be taken after the Executive Order expires on October 15, 2002. He noted that Staff has discussed the need to maintain public and private landscaping, and in particular, trees and shrubs. 4