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Louisville City Council Meeting February 17, 2004 Page 10 of 11 City Attorney Sam Light reported the Public Utilities Commission reviewed the City's 96thStreet Overpass Project application and entered an order granting the overpass. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill Simmons updated Council on the progress on the Citywide Comp Plan Update. He stated Planning Director Paul Wood has drafted the request for proposal for Staff review. Staff's goal is to have the proposal completed at the end of the week. City Manager Simmons asked Assistant City Manager for Governmental Relations Heather Balser to report on a meeting scheduled for EIS. Balser reported an EIS meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. The public meeting will be held at the Monarch High School and transportation issues, including US 36, will be discussed. City Manager Simmons reported on the first meeting of the Via Appia Traffic Operation Study. The study will look at pedestrian crossings and traffic signalization at skateboard park site and the intersection of Pine and Via Appia. The City's Web Page will have more details on the study and scheduled meetings. He reported on a letter from Mr. Michael Markel who is the owner of two properties. Mr. Markel is requesting discussion with City Council regarding general development plans. Simmons did not recall it had been general practice to bring such items into a formal Council session and unless he was directed otherwise, he would inform Mr. Markel he should pursue it through the regular process. Mayor Pro Tem Keany voiced his opinion that Mr. Markel should bring his general development plan before the City Council. Planning Director Wood explained the general development plan is for the Pow Wow grounds. The City of Lafayette Open Space Advisory Board has already considered a land dedication. Council Discussion: Council member Brown suggested discussions with Mr. Markel. He felt it would be helpful for the Council to understand his proposal and how it relates to the comp plan. Mayor Sisk stated he is committed to a citywide comp plan. He felt meeting with a developer makes sense. Mayor Pro Tem Keany stated he would support discussions with Markel during a Council meeting. He felt it would be beneficial to hear the plan and how it would fit into the comp plan. Council member Van Pelt did not feel discussion with Markel would compromise the citywide plan update, and stated she would welcome the opportunity for review of his plans and how they might fit into the comp plan. Council member Levihn stated discussions could potentially cause controversy before the comp plan is completed. Mayor Sisk explained Mr. Markel has an option on the property and would like to get a sense of what the City wants. He felt if the Council proceeds with this meeting, it might set a precedent for other property owners and he is not comfortable with that. Brown stated his understanding there was a process where a developer could come forward for discussion and direction. 10