City Council Agenda and Packet 2008 01 07 SP

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City of Louisville Officials n Transnortation The movement of goods and services is vital to the continued economic success of the State of Colorado and to the maintenance of the high quality of life Coloradoans enjoy. In order to preserve that quality of life, the State Legislature must be willing to invest in the maintenance and expansion of the State's transportation network including roads, bridges and transit projects. Mayor Charles Sisk 671 W Ash Street Louisville, CO 80027 303 665-6889 Mayor Pro Tern Sheri Marsella 512 W. Linden Street Louisville, CO 80027 303 665-3276 Dave Clabots 725 Lincoln Avenue Louisville, CO 80027 303 673-9116 CDOT estimates that to simply maintain existing infrastructure through 2030, the State needs an additional $48 million beyond current revenues. Existing revenues are simply not enough. With the recommendations from the Governor's Transportation Finance and Implementation Panel, the Legislature has the opportunity to explore feasible opportunities for funding the state's transportation funding gap. Specifically, the City supports additional state funding for multi-modal improvements related to highway, Bus Rapid Transit and high occupancy vehicle components of major transportation corridors in the Denver metropolitan region, including US 36. The City is also supportive of transportation solutions that address congestion management such as High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes that provide expanding travel choice for Bus Rapid Transit, High Occupancy Vehicles (HOY) and pricing to manage performance of the Corridor. Hank Dalton 651 S1. Andrews Lane Louisville, CO 80027 303 926-9930 Bob Muckle 1101 Lincoln Avenue Louisville, CO 80027 303303-981-0697 Ron Sackett 625 Augusta Drive Louisville, CO 80027 720-890-8970 Frost Yarnell. 1109 Hillside Lane Louisville, CO 80027 303-299-4215 City Manager Malcolm Fleming 749 Main Street Louisville, CO 80027 303 335-4532 flemingm@ci.louisville.co.us Position: . Support greater flexibility and increased revenues for multi-modal transportation systems. . Oppose use of HUTF for non-transportation line items. . Support fair allocation of resources to ensure the Denver metro area receives a fair share of transportation dollars. . Support legislation that reinforces collaboration between state and regional transportation agencies and recognizes their respective roles and interests. Assistant City Manager Heather Balser 749 Main Street Louisville, CO 80027 303 335-4530 balserh@ci.louisville.co.us 2) PlannimJ and Land Use The City has a long-standing commitment to managed growth. Thus, the City supports the following positions: Position: . Support coordination of land use and transportation . Support regional cooperation in land use planning . Support municipal discretion concerning the imposition of development fees and requirements . Supports legislation that encourages and facilitates historic preservation and rehabilitation . Oppose limiting local government authority to regulate land development 3) Enerp-v and Environment The City of Louisville supports legislation to address climate change by improving energy efficiency, increasing use of renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Position: . Support the development of a balanced, long-term statewide energy plan with an overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a mix on non-renewable fossil fuels, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency and conservation programs. . Support the creation and expansion of statewide goals that provide targets and incentives for the implementation of renewable energy strategies . Support a statewide dialogue between the Governor and General Assembly regarding the current collection and distribution of severance tax and federal mineral lease revenues, and any increase in such revenue sources . The City supports legislation promoting waste reduction and diversion efforts 4) Home Rule: Maintaininp- Local Control The City supports local control and maintaining home rule authority. Last session HB 1222 would have created a statewide franchising system, giving authority to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to allow companies to provide cable or video service in municipalities. This bill was defeated, but a similar bill is expected to be introduced this coming session. The bill would effectively eliminate local cable franchising authority. Louisville believes strongly that it can ensure the best possible service for its citizens and use of public right-of-way.