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City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2014 Page 3 of 21 He noted the City Council is aware of the variance issue and is working toward a resolution. He reported he and Deputy City Manager Balser were in Washington D.C. on February 27 and 28, where they met with legislators on transportation issues. While in D.C. the public/private partnership with US 36 for BRT services was approved. They also had a very productive meeting with the Federal Railroad Administration relative to reducing the cost of railway quiet zones. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fleming reported on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., there will be a public meeting concerning parking in the downtown area. The Planning staff will present the results of the traffic study conducted last fall. He addressed public access to public meetings and reported the action summary is available the next day after a Council meeting and the meeting can be viewed via the video stream on the City's website. He said staff is working to open the City's record database to the public. REGULAR BUSINESS NUTRITION MONTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Muckle requested Senior Services staff members Katie Beasley and Diane Evans and Meals on Wheels staff members Leslie Jackson, Kathy Klepac and Lynn Wooten approach the podium. He read the proclamation proclaiming March as Nutrition Month in the City of Louisville and presented it to Ms. Beasley. Senior Services Supervisor Katie Beasley introduced Leslie Jackson who thanked the City for their support. ORDINANCE No. 1659, SERIES 2014 —AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERMS OF A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE GRANTED BY THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO TO COMCAST OF COLORADO I, LLC, AND ITS LAWFUL SUCCESSORS, TRANSFEREES AND ASSIGNS, FOR THE RIGHT TO MAKE REASONABLE AND LAWFUL USE OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, RECONSTRUCT, REPAIR AND UPGRADE A CABLE SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CABLE SERVICES TO CITIZENS WITHIN THE CITY—2nd Reading — Public Hearing Mayor Muckle requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light introduced Ordinance No. 1659, Series 2014 and noted the ordinance is before Council on second reading and set for public hearing. Mayor Muckle opened the public hearing and requested a staff presentation.