Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2014 01 16

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Commissions are advisory, although some have lim- ited decision - making powers. The City Council refers questions and issues to these appointed officials for input and advice. Please note the Youth Advisory Board has a separate appointment process. The City's Boards and Commissions are: • Board of Adjustment • Building Code Board of Appeals • Cultural Council • Golf Course Advisory Board • Historic Preservation Commission • Historical Commission • Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board • Housing Authority • Library Board of Trustees • Local Licensing Authority • Open Space Advisory Board • Planning Commission • Revitalization Commission • Sustainability Advisory Board • Youth Advisory Board Information about the duties and meeting sched- ules of each board is available on the City's web site (www. LouisvilleCO.gov). Agendas for all Board and Commission meetings are posted a minimum of 72 hours prior to each meeting and are posted at these locations: • City Hall, 749 Main Street • Police Department /Municipal Court, 992 West Via Appia • Recreation/Senior Center, 900 West Via Appia • Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street • City web site at www.LouisvilleCO.gov Copies of complete meeting packets containing all agenda - related materials are available for review at least 72 hours prior to each meeting and may be found at the following locations: • Louisville Public Library Reference Area, 951 Spruce Street, • City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 749 Main Street • City web site at www.LouisvilleCO.gov Planning Commission The Planning Commission evaluates land use pro- posals against zoning laws and holds public hearings as outlined in City codes. Following a public hearing, the Commission recommends, through a resolution, that the City Council accept or reject a proposal. • Regular Planning Commission meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month. Overflow meetings are scheduled for 6:30 PM on the 4th Thursday of the month as needed, and occasionally Study Sessions are held. • Regular meetings are broadcast live on Com- cast Channel 8 and archived for viewing on the web. You can find a link to the web broadcasts from the City's web site (www.LouisvilleCO.gov). Open Government Training All City Council members and members of a permanent Board or Commission are required to participate in at least one City- sponsored open government - related seminar, workshop, or other train- ing program at least once every two years. Open Meetings 77-)e City follows the Colorado Open Meetings Law ( "Sunshine Law") as well as additional open meetings requirements found in the City's Home Rule Charter. These rules and practices apply to the City Council and appointed Boards and Commissions (referred to as a 'public body" for ease of refer- ence). Important open meetings rules and practices include the following: Regular ^ -tings All meetings of three or more members of a public body (or a quorum, whichever is fewer) are open to the public. All meetings of public bodies must be held in public buildings and public facilities accessible to all members of the public. All meetings must be preceded by proper notice. Agendas and agenda - related materials are posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the following locations: • City Hall, 749 Main Street • Police Department/Municipal Court, 992 West Via Appia • Recreation /Senior Center, 900 West Via Appia • Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street • On the City web site at www.LouisvilleCO.gov Study Sessions Study sessions are also open to the public. How- ever, study sessions have a limited purpose: • Study sessions are to obtain information and discuss matters in a less formal atmosphere; • No preliminary or final decision or action may be made or taken at any study session; further, full debate and deliberation of a matter is to be reserved for formal meetings; If a person believes in good faith that a study session is proceeding contrary to these limita- -4-