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City Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2015 Page 12 of 26 PUBLIC COMMENT Debbie Fahey, 1118 W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, CO stated this project will be a wonderful addition to Louisville because it serves seniors, low- income families and people with disabilities. She expressed concern for the safety of crossing over Highway 42, South Boulder Road and the railroad tracks. She urged Council to move forward with addressing these connections. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo requested clarification on the 31 units, and asked if Council will see the placement of the buildings in the Final PUD or would it be blank. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained it will probably be phased and appear blank on the PUD. Ms. Boyd explained there has not been any written commitment on the for - sale or commercial component. The County will actively market those properties and contract with a broker for the for -sale housing and commercial sites. Council member Loo asked Public Works Director Kowar for clarification on the challenges of channeling storm water into the drainage ditch. Public Works Director Kowar explained the challenge is the ditch company because it is not a right to use the irrigation ditch for stormwater. He explained this particular case is not in the manual, but is a practice. There are other areas in Louisville where this is a documented practice, some not documented and some are historic. Council member Loo inquired about other types of property using this practice. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained there is one on South Boulder Road west of Via Appia, where the City has an agreement with the Goodhue Ditch Company. Council member Lipton explained the concem centers on the liability of putting drainage into the ditch and that is why a carriage agreement is put into place to accommodate the additional flows. Public Works Director Kowar stated this development will have a stormwater pond to capture the improved flows and the agreement deals with historical flows. Council member Loo inquired about the encumbered land for public land dedication. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ stated staff is working with the applicant on an agreement for the County to do the maintenance and this is a condition of approval. Council member Loo was not in favor of the City accepting any maintenance on the orchards. She also expressed her concern over the prairie dogs located on the property and asked if staff had considered a condition the applicant be required to remove them. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained the Louisville Municipal Code does not provide any guidance on this matter.