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City Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 2015 Page 13 of 34 Steve Poppitz, 1036 Walnut, Louisville, CO presented 25 additional signatures against extending Lee Avenue. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO reviewed the principals of the Mixed Use Standards and Guidelines and the Highway 42 Revitalization Area Comprehensive Plan, which included statements about strengthening and enhancing residential neighborhoods while protecting them from potential impacts associated with new development. He noted 95% of the neighborhood signed a petition. He felt it was a matter whether the Council feels they know more about what's good for the neighborhood than the people who live in the neighborhood. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Stolzmann disagreed with the answer given to Council member Lipton concerning the City not having another opportunity to purchase the property. She was in favor of denying the resolution and felt Council should look at the Highway 42 Plan to determine a way to mitigate the congestion. She stated on the one hand, Council has heard this will not impact the neighborhood, and on the other hand it will help alleviate the congestion on Highway 42. If the City does not purchase the property the owner can continue to rent the property or sell it. A new owner can live, rent or redevelop the property. She stated this item was not budgeted and Council has been told this roadway is not needed right away. Council member Leh felt the purchase of the property was premature due to the uncertainty. He was not convinced a car per minute to the system would create a problem. He stated he would vote against the resolution. Council member Keany stated based on the Planning Director's comments that this street extension may not be built for 18 to 20 years and the City's current budget situation, he felt the purchase was premature. He would not support the purchase of this property. Mayor Muckle stated the Council has agreed not to put in the road until the adjacent properties are available. If the road is not built in the near future it would address the Pine Street resident's concerns. He agreed with the value of connecting neighborhoods. He did not support the resolution. Mayor Muckle called for public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. RESOLUTION No. 18, SERIES 2015 MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 18, Series 2015, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dalton.