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City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2014 Page 2 of 21 Alan Sobel, 1408 Kennedy, Louisville, CO spoke on Open Government and referred to the ballot initiative, which passed by a large margin. He felt the City is going backward. He referred to minutes being delayed and difficulty finding information on the website. He focused on questions sent to the City five years prior concerning the website and a citizen's tech board. He suggested open government was still an important thing in the City and wanted the City to move forward on it. John Milanski, 450 Fillmore Court, Louisville, CO, has lived in Louisville 13 years and been a firefighter for many of those. He reported he and many of his neighbors have had to apply for variances due to zoning issues in the area he lives. He reported the Planning staff has been helpful, but their hands are tied until re-zoning occurs. He asked the Council to give this a higher priority. Susan Honstein, 727 Pine St., Louisville, CO spoke of the Youth Art Show and invited all to attend the event. Last year's event was well attended and gave local youth an opportunity to exhibit their work. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of the Bills B. Approval of Minutes—February 18, 2014, February 24, 2014 C. Approval to Conduct a Special Meeting on March 11, 2014 for the purpose of Discussion of Water and Wastewater Rates D. Approve Cancellation of the March 25, 2014 Study Session E. Award 2014 Landscape Maintenance Services Contract to Schultz Industries F. Resolution No. 13, Series 2014 —A Resolution Approving Construction of One 12 Foot Patio G. Approve 2014 Purchase of Replacement Police Vehicles MOTION: Mayor Muckle called for changes to the Consent Agenda. Council member Stolzmann noted the February 18, 2014 minutes were amended (Page 17, paragraph 3, regarding the stream bed cleanup). Mayor Muckle moved to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dalton. All were in favor. Absent: Council members Keany and Jasiak. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Muckle responded to the comments about public access and noted the City is working on a new website. The new website will be available sometime in the fall and will make it easier to navigate through City Council packets. Older City Council packets and minutes will also be available. He voiced his appreciation to Mr. Sobel for his suggestions to improve the City's website.