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City Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2015 Page 15 of 26 Debbie Fahey, 1118 W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, CO supported the use of solar or any alternative energy. She noted the 50 -year benefits are the 50 million pounds of CO2, not be put into the atmosphere; 20 million car travels avoided; and 28,000 trees planted. She urged Council to approve the agreement no matter what the cost because it will benefit the earth and the health and well -being of the residents. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Muckle asked whether this amount of solar energy was sufficient to avoid the peaking prices. Public Works Director Kowar explained it does not affect all of the peaking factors on all the City facilities and additional agreements can be explored in the future. Council member Lipton addressed the rate of nearly 50 cents per kilowatt hours for power on 1200 Courtesy Road. He asked if it represented the cost during peaking hours. Public Works Director Kowar confirmed it was during peak hours. Council member Lipton asked if the City's cost will go down after the solar array is in place. Public Works Director Kowar stated there will still be a peaking demand cost, but bill credits and renewal energy credits will offset the costs. Council member Lipton felt the City should look at some aggressive options to reduce the rate from other solar option or reduced demand. He felt this should be discussed at a later time. Mayor Muckle called for public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. Council member Stolzmann agreed with Debbie Fahey's comments. She also agreed with Council member Lipton that this should be discussed at a future meeting. MOTION: Council member Stolzmann moved to approve Ordinance No. 1695, Series 2015, seconded by Council member Loo. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7 -0. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION /ACTION - DOWNTOWN PARKING IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Public Works Director Kowar reviewed how the parking for special events affects streets in Downtown, Old Town and around the Community. Staff evaluated several options for improving parking in the area currently most impacted in Downtown and Old Town. These options include the following: 1) No Parking Signs Only; 2) Curb Painting; 3) No Parking Signs and Curb Painting and 4) Parking Space Markings extended one block from Main Street.