City Council Minutes 2015 10 13 SP

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City Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 2015 Page 10 of 18 Mayor Muckle called for public comment. PUBLIC COMMENT Gail Wetrogan, 930 McKinley Avenue, Louisville, CO noted the people who live nearby pay the price of inconvenience and having their peace disturbed. Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO noted many Council members volunteer for the Street Faire. He saw the City approaching the Street Faire as a problem to be managed rather than an opportunity to be nurtured. Tonight he saw an effort to tum that around and he was supportive. Improvements in security and offsite parking were real benefits and reduced the impact on the neighborhoods. Given the chances of a rain -out, he urged the City to move forward with nine nights. Mayor Muckle spoke to Ms. Wetrogan's comment. He noted the City is grappling with the impact on the neighborhood and trying to mitigate those impacts. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Leh thanked Mr. Tienken and all the volunteers who have provided such a great program over the years. He asked about the proposal and the mention of the DBA retaining artistic autonomy for bands and the number of concerts. Mr. Tienken noted the number of concerts is still under discussion. Council member Leh stated, number of concerts set aside, a concern he heard expressed was what sort of event the Street Faire will be in the future. He noted the emphasis on bigger, better bands had garnered criticism because of the impact on the City. Mr. Tienken did not see any appetite on the DBA's part to continue the very popular bands; that strains the system and process, increases impacts on the neighborhood and stretches the budget. There are nuances and complexities to planning the bands and the days they play. Council member Leh wondered if artistic autonomy changes if the City partners. Mr. Tienken noted the City could have input, but he did not want to see any dictates about which bands perform. Council member Keany echoed the thanks to the DBA and remembered when the Street Faire consisted of a flatbed trailer in front of the old library. He didn't want to detract from the popularity of the big bands but noted there are complaints from the downtown residents during those large gatherings. He noted a certain number of blocks downtown will always be impacted and the work to reduce that impact should continue. Mayor Muckle was comfortable with the DBA continuing to pick the bands.