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Louisville City Council Meeting January 20, 2004 Page 2 of 11 De Approval of Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Rothberg, Tamburini and Winsor for Centrifuge Equipment Evaluation Resolution No. 3, Series 2004 - A Resolution Amending Membership for the Louisville Historical Commission Approval of Arts Center Bell Tower Capital Improvement Project Authorization to Advertise for Bids on Capital Projects PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Peter Stewart, 1132 Jefferson Avenue, Louisville, CO, addressed the desire of local citizens to participate in community television. He stated several residents are interested in airing local programs on the community cable television. He described problems they experienced working with the cable company. He stated the group has come forward to introduce themselves to Council and ask for Council support. Doug Grinbergs, 530 W. Sycamore Circle, expressed his concern over a newspaper article relative to open government. He felt all meetings should be open to the public, and work sessions recorded or videotaped for citizen review. He also suggested a written guide that would assist citizens in understanding their rights and responsibilities. Mayor Sisk addressed the public television issue and stated he looks forward to discussions with ComCast Cable TV, concerning programming for citizen participation. He offered an opportunity to work with the citizen group at a future work session. He addressed Mr. Grinbergs concern and stated all meetings are open to the public. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. REGULAR BUSINESS RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING CITY TREASURER BILL HESSON Mayor Sisk recognized and thanked Bill Hesson for his service as City Treasurer and presented him with a plaque commemorating his 34 years of service and a gift. Bill Hesson thanked the citizens of Louisville for their support and the opportunity to serve them. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A SEVEN-MEMBER LIBRARY BOARD Mayor Sisk explained the state statute allows from a five to seven member Library Board. He requested Council consideration on a resolution to allow seven members on the Louisville Library Board of Trustees.