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City Council Meeting Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 5 of 8 Doug Grinbergs, 530 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO noted on Thursday January 31St, there was a Clirnate Change Speaker Program at the Louisville Public Library. He commended Boulder County for their Sustainable Energy Plan and stated there are opportunities for reducing energy by reducing light. He requested Council consider a lighting ordinance. He suggested a Peak Oil Task Force similar to the one formE;d in Portland, Oregon. He asked if the Metro Mayors Memorandum of Understanding should be included in the plan. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Dalton voiced his agreement with conservation goals to conserve resources and supported reducing the pollution of water, air and the earth. He supported market driven incenntives opposed to tax increases to support incentives. He looked forward to the City's Staff proposals for energy conservation. Councilor Dalton left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Councilor Clabots commended the Boulder County Staff members for their presentation and noted there are some challenges before the County and the City. He referenced vehicles idling within the City and the use of Smart Vehicles. Ms. Milmoe stated those transportation issues were not included as there are other transportation studies. She noted there are costs associated with the implementation of the plan. Ms. Livingston noted the top ;ZO strategies do not require a substantial amount of funding. Councilor Sackett explained there has been a lot of discussion about the need for this plan. He supported the plan and moving it forward. He noted the City is ready for the Plan, and it will Ihelp get the City on track by providing a roadmap. He commended the County for a well thought out plan. Councilor Muckle thanked thE; County for their excellent plan and presentation. Councilor Yarnell thanked LR;CAB for reviewing the plan and bringing forward a recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella stated she would also be seeing the Plan again and hearing the Consortium members' comments at their February 6th, meeting. MOTION: Councilor Sackett moved to approve Resolution No. 6, Series 2008, seconded by Councilor Muckle. All in favor. Absent: Mayor Sisk, Councilor Dalton.