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Louisville City Council Meeting January 20, 2004 Page 10 of 11 charge. He stated the City has resident and non-resident fees, and a price break in the opening and closing cost. He noted the 2004 fee adjustment has not been made. Council discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Keany reported on receiving calls relative to infant burials. He noted some communities have a reduced rate for infant burial plots. He suggested Council consider reduced rates for infant burials for Louisville residents. Council member Van Pelt asked for clarification that infant plots would be available only if a plot was divided. City Manager Simmons confirmed her statement, and noted infant burial plots would be included in the cemetery expansion. Mayor Pro Tem Keany suggested the Finance Committee review this matter. Mayor Sisk suggested a reduced rate for children under the age of 18 years, and that the matter be addressed soon. City Manager Bill Simmons called for Staff reports. Assistant City Manager for Governmental Relations Heather Balser reminded Council of the EIS meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2004, at 7:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. City Manager Bill Simmons addressed the 2004 Street Reconstruction Program. He reported Staff is reviewing traffic mitigation, and a traffic calming program for the City, which entails identifying problems, construction techniques, preliminary work and establishing dates and resources. He asked Public Works Director Tom Phare to review the general street program. Public · · · · · · Works Director Phare stated the focus for reconstruction would be the following: Rex and Parkview Street - commencing after the bypass is completed Portions of South and Short Street, and between Main Street and Lincoln Avenue Curbs and gutters along Front and Roosevelt along the Community Park site From Lois to West Street Tyler, Via Appia to Washington, and sections of Cherry Street Via Appia with respect to traffic conclusions on crossing issues Mayor Pro Tem Keany stated he would prefer to see the study on pedestrian crossings before any decision is made on improvements to Via Appia. Mayor · · · Sisk reminded Council the January 26th study session agenda includes: Discussion with the City Attorney Meeting with Louisville Housing Authority Meeting with DRCOG City Manager Simmons reported Boulder County has had discussions with Grand County relative to developing a mutual planning document that would have each County act as the official referral agency. The boundaries would go from the continental divide to the western limits of the City of Boulder. He noted the City's concern centers on the potential impact to the City's raw water collection facilities. Public Works Director Phare stated the hearing was postponed for six months at the request of Grand County. 10