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tax, 3) privilege of employment (head) tax, 4) privilege of conducting a business tax, and 5) pro- vision for local improvement district which would require a vote of the people in the proposed district. Mayor Fauson opened'. the discussion for public comments. Several citizens spoke both in favor of and in opposition to the recommended alignment. Elizabeth Nick, 174 So. Hoover Ave., stated that she is in opposition to the proposed routes through Louisville, specifically opposed to the northwest route as many Louisville homeowners live within the 1 1/2 mile Authority. According to S.B. 247, there is a possibility that residents living within this boundary will have 'to pay more taxes than other residents living in Louisville. The financing of the project was a major concern of Ms. Nick stating that the tax burden will fall upon residents of cities who are in the Authority. Ms. Nick urged the Mayor and Council to question the Authority which methods they propose to use to finance the project. "Taxpayers have thE~ right to know who is going to be taxed and how they will be taxed to pay for this highway. As a taxpayer residing within the proposed boundaries of the Authority, I urge you to oppose the proposed northwest route through the City of Louisville." Isidore Hauser, 1615 Cottonwood Dr. #8, expressed his feeling that thE~ "whole question of W-470 should be reconsidered and the question of the funding should be made more specific." Mr. Hauser feels that the issue' of taxing/funding is too vague. Jane Monson, 631 W. Aspen Ct., stated that there are many unanswered questions about the need and desirability of W-4'70. "I am still not convinced that 470 is the besi~ solution for Denver's transpor- tation needs. Alternatives to 470 have not been considered up to this date." Ms. Monson also ex- pressed concern over funding for the project. The proposed cost of thE~ project continues to escalate and Ms. Monson questtions how it will be funded and who will have to ultimately pay. Ms. Monson questioned, "Do those of us living along 470 have to foot the bill for this thing?" Several other residE~nts expressed concerns over the issue of taxing/funciing, alignment and need/desire of the project. Several residents stated that more studies need to be conducted before making any decisions regarding the project. 3