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City Council Meeting Minutes May 17, 2016 Page 3 of 27 Larder. Mayor Muckle added the Museum will have children's games during the Taste of Louisville. REGULAR BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 26, SERIES 2016 — A RESOLUTION OF THE LOUISVILLE CITY COUNCIL URGING THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT TO BUILD THE NORTHWEST RAIL LINE FROM WESTMINSTER TO LONGMONT Mayor Muckle noted at a past Council meeting, there were representatives from Longmont urging Council to pass a resolution encouraging RTD to finish the Northwest Rail Line. Staff was asked to come back with more information and have asked RTD to attend He introduced Chuck Sisk, former Louisville Mayor and current RTD Board Director. Mr. Sisk greeted Council and introduced RTD General Manager Dave Genova who updated Council on the FasTracks projects completed or funded by 2019. He noted there are still projects to be completed and funded. The commitment is to complete the proposed projects including the Northwest Rail Line as a longer term goal. He reviewed the sales tax paid in by communities and the RTD financial position. Mayor Muckle asked about conversations in Longmont concerning starting the train during peak times only so as not have the need to double track the train. Mr. Genova replied there had been conversation about such an operating plan. More discussion is scheduled with Longmont and Louisville staff to look at ideas for the service plan and whether a new plan would be possible. Director Sisk noted a better relationship has been established with Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF). Working together accomplishes more and headway is being made. Bus rapid transit was negotiated in addition to rail, not alternatively for FasTracks. Money is committed and all must do a better job of working together in making this happen. Council member Stolzmann recognized the successes of RTD. She felt the Resolution affirms the partnership to get the rail line done sooner rather than later. She encouraged looking for funding opportunities and ways to finish Fastracks. Council member Maloney agreed and said he supported the resolution. He asked about the cash flow chart where 2042 is noted as when there will be NW Rail and 2028 when funds might be available; is there a more specific timeline. Mr. Genova noted RTD looks at those forecasts every year to determine design and construction timelines.