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Louisville City Council Meeting December 3, 2002 Page 2 Do Approval of PSCo Undergrounding Approval of PSCo Easement Approval of Events Coordinator 2003 Contract Brown side of will be voiced his concern with Item 4E - PSCo Easement, which runs along the north the proposed Community Park site. He asked if there are provisions that the land restored to its original state. Deputy City Manager Boyd stated it is a requirement of the easement document. Public Works Director Tom Phare confirmed Public Service would not change the use of the property. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Cliff Monet, representing the American Legion Post 111, 1150 Pine Street, Louisville, CO, asked Council to consider amending Ordinance No. 1396, Series 2002 to exempt private clubs. He stated that, after consulting an attorney, they believe clubs are exempt, but wish to make the exemption official. He explained private clubs are not open to the pubic and admission to the facility is by access card or with permission of a member or staff. He noted the ordinance defines establishments licensed as hotel/restaurant, or tavern, under the liquor laws of the State of Colorado; however, the American Legion holds a Club License and is a non-profit, volunteer organization. He explained many of the members are veterans of retirement age, who have smoked for many years, and if they are prohibited from smoking in Louisville, they will frequent other smoker-friendly veterans lounges. He asked Council to amend the ordinance to exempt private clubs. Council member Mayer arrived at 7:10 p.m. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Sisk reported that on Saturday, November 30th, the Monarch High School football team won the 4A State Championship. He explained it is the first state championship in Boulder County in ten years. He stressed it was the result of a lot of work and effort by the Monarch football team, Coach Bill Bravo, his staff, the school, and the entire community. He reported Warrior field at Centaurus High School, had the largest recorded attendance for a state championship football game. He asked Council to recognize the Monarch High School football team and the school, for the State Championship. Davidson voiced his belief private clubs should be exempt because they are self- regulating. REGULAR BUSINESS 2003 BUDGET - PUBLIC HEARING (published Daily Camera November 30, 2002)