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City Council Meeting Minutes January 6 2015 Page 2 of 15 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA Council member Lipton noticed at the Louisville Recreation Center, meeting agendas are posted after the check -in process. He suggested those postings be before the reception desk. Mayor Muckle agreed. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to approve the consent agenda with Council Lipton's suggestion as an amendment, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dalton. All were in favor. A. Approval of Bills B. Approval of Minutes — December 16, 2014 C. Approval of Designation of Places for Posting Notices for Public Meetings D. Non - Profit Grant Program — Finance Committee Recommendations for 2015 COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Council member Loo reported on the year's first meeting of the 36 Commuting Solutions. One of the guests at the meeting was Phil Washington, the General Manager and CEO of RTD. Mr. Washington was elected as the Chairperson of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Mr. Washington is supporting accelerating technological innovations and reported on the changing demographics of urban /city dwellers. He also reported on the lack of funding for transportation and the potential for public /private partnerships. He noted private corporations run into difficulties when dealing with 50 different states rules and regulations with respect to developing contracts. Mr. Washington will also focus on the lack of a skilled workforce, (mechanics and systems engineers) should funds be available. He is aware of the desire to have northwestern rail service, but there is no funding at this time. CDOT spokesperson Amy Ford reported on the US 36 Project. Phase I of the project (Pecos to 88th Street) is 80 to 90% complete and will be finished by early summer of 2015. Phase II (88th Street to Table Mesa) is 40% complete and will be finished by the first quarter of 2016. The DDI project is part of Phase II and estimated to open in early 2016. US 36 will have Bus Rapid Transit, which will be called the Flatiron Flyer. The bus schedule will be frontloaded to establish a short wait time. Commuters who have transponders will have to change to a new type, which will allow them to use the HOV lanes. CDOT is proposing an intensive public education effort on the DDI. She recommended the public go to the CDOT or City website to view a video of the DDI. Mayor Muckle commented former Louisville Mayor Chuck Sisk is on the RTD Board and was recently reappointed as Chairperson. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT