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City Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2014 Page 18 of 30 worst case scenarios. He requested the underlying reasons for making all the changes to the Code are for safety reasons. Alexandra Bradley, 1385 Caledonia Circle, Louisville, CO filed a petition signed by 53 Louisville residents who oppose amending, repealing and reenacting certain sections of Title 15 of the Louisville Municipal Code. She urged Council not to change any codes to allow higher density. Kyle Pian, 1603 Cottonwood Drive, Louisville, CO voiced support for the comments made by Joel Hayes about safety in the community; fire access lanes and secondary access. Cindy Bedell, 662 W Willow Street, Louisville, CO addressed safety issues and the dangers of tripling the traffic in Louisville and developing narrow streets. She urged Council to make a wise decision. Paula Palmer, 1603 Cottonwood Drive, #N, Louisville, CO asked for a show of hands from those in the audience who would like to see higher safety standards. Numerous hands rose in response. Tim Gromey, 134 Jackson Circle, Louisville, CO voiced his concern the City is pushing growth and the City is modifying rules to encourage growth. Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO voiced her concern over the emergency response time to developments having a single access and narrow streets. She read a letter from Dr. Vinall, which stated a short delay of emergency response could make a difference to a person having a heart attack, stroke or serious injury. She drove on narrow streets and reported a driver must drive slower and be aware of traffic coming forward as there is little room for error or distraction. She felt there should be bicycle lanes and bicyclists should not have to compete with cars. She stated single access and narrow streets do not profit the City. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO quoted the President's speak on the issue of national security versus privacy rights as follows: "We cannot rely on good will of those in power to address the issue rather we must have laws." He voiced his belief that issues of public safety, emergency medical service, fire suppression are in the same category. Michael Perkins, 229 Vulcan Street, Louisville, CO wanted to make sure everyone is heard. Louisville is ranked high for small towns, because it is a safe place to live. He urged Council to continue the small town philosophy. COUNCIL COMMENTS