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Louisville City Council Meeting February 4, 2003 Page 5 Historical Preservation Commission - Seven vacancies: Two 1-year terms expiring January 2004; tWo 2-year terms expiring January 2005; and three 3-year terms expiring January 2006. 1-year terms: Daniel Trudeau, Dana Echohawk, 2-year terms: Melanie Muckle, Alicia Mahoney, 3-year terms: Michael Koertje, Laurel Tofte and Eric Hartronft All members of Council were in favor of the nominations. APPOINTMENT TO WARD 2 CITY COUNCIL VACANCY Davidson nominated Susan S. Loo and Sheri Marsella, seconded by Sisk. MOTION: Davidson moved the nominations be closed, seconded Keany. All in Favor. Davidson reported at the January 21, 2003 regular City Council meeting, there was a tie vote for the two candidates seeking appointment to fill the Ward 2 vacancy. The finalist were asked to provide a two-page resume and prepare a five-minute presentation for the February 4, 2003 Council Meeting, after which Council would ask questions, followed by the candidate's summaries. Davidson asked the candidate's to make their presentations: Susan S. Loo, 1020 Willow Place, Louisville, CO, thanked Council and voiced her honor at being considered as a finalist for the Council vacancy in Ward 2. She shared her philosophical beliefs on local government with the Council. · In a Democracy there is always a search for balance between responsive and responsible govermnent and it is Council's job is to maintain that balance. · Maintain that balance by asking if the issue has broad base general support, if the City has the money, and what would have to be given up and whether it would provide long-term value for the community. · Does not believe in accounting procedures to create money that does not exist, and although the City should hope for the best, it should plan for the worst. · The City is fiscal responsibility. Examples: refinancing City debt, healthy reserves maintained, and a contingency plan, should revenues not met projections. · Government exists to provide services individuals cannot provide on their own. · Ensure the following basic services are the first consideration: reliable water supply, sewage treatment, roads, and police protection. · Belief it is cheaper to maintain then to start over. Examples: Parks, City Hall, Library, Recreation Center all have to be maintained. · The golf course must be maintained because it is a valuable public asset. · Council should focus time and materials on issues directly affecting the City and all under its control. · Recession has affected the local economy, and stressed hard times create historic opportunities for intergovernmental and regional cooperation. · City should find common ground with its neighbors and establish equitable agreement, yet still maintain Louisville's character. · Supports responsible growth that pays its own way. · In times of fiscal stress, maintain the commitment to quality. 5