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past to approve basically a doubling of our <br />population over the next 10-15 years. My comment <br />was that we should arrive at that as quickly as is <br />reasonably feasible. And a good way to judge that <br />is by whether we can service that kind of <br />building." Mohr further stated that commercial <br />and industrial growth is still a priority and many <br />steps have been taken to bring this type of growth <br />to Louisville. "The fact that we have brought <br />residential annexation proposals, does not mean <br />that we went out and sought them. There are some <br />implications that are probably incorrect." <br />Szymanski thanked those people who came and spoke <br />tonight. Szymanski stated that economical <br />development was an issue in campaigning for a <br />Council seat as was controlled quality growth. <br />Council's job is to provide for quality growth <br />that will benefit everyone. "If we shut down <br />growth, once your kids get out of school, grow up <br />and get married anti want to buy a house, are you <br />going to tell them there is no room for you <br />because we don't want growth? Growth is a natural <br />progression. We just need to control it." <br />Szymanski also agreed that he needs more time to <br />consider action on this proposal. <br />Scarpella also thanked those citizens who came to <br />speak tonight and asked that the decision be <br />postponed in order to study further all the pros <br />and cons of this issue. <br />Carnival stated that Staff is looking at what is <br />good for the entire City of Louisville as a whole <br />with respect to this proposed annexation. <br />Carnival feels that what this annexation would <br />bring to the citizens overall in benefits <br />outweights some of the negative comments made this <br />evening. Carnival also appreciates those people <br />who came this evening bringing their concerns to <br />his attention and also feels that these concerns <br />can be dealt with. In light of some of the <br />comments made this evening, Carnival would also <br />like to postpone making a decision until they can <br />be clarified in his mind. <br />Sackett feels that are some legitimate points <br />brought up regarding some of the issues including <br />the timing of the annexation. Attracting retail <br />to increase sales tax by increasing the population <br />to some degree doesn't necessarily mean build more <br />houses, Sackett stated. Council has been working <br />hard to attract new industry to town which would <br />bring more people t:o the City. This takes time <br />and as the City is planned, Sackett feels that the <br />7 <br />