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City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2008 Page 7 of 12 Mayor Sisk requested an Ap~-licant presentation. Richard Weeks, 4242 N. 119th Street, Lafayette, CO expressed his excitement with the relocation of the Bridge School to Louisville and their partnership with Gaiam. He explained they are planning student internships with Gaiam. He noted the agreement with the owner is still in negotiations. He stated the applicant accepts all the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Brandon Lin, 683 Manorwoocl Lane, Louisville, CO attends the Bridge School in Boulder and was pleased the school is relocating to Louisville. He explained moving the school to Louisville will benefit the City for the following reasons: 1) it will give many other students the opportunity to experience a great education and small class sizes. 2) Bridge School is very connected to the community. 3) Bridge School faculty, parents and students will dine and shop in Louisville. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Muckle received ari email relative to traffic and parking concerns, but he felt the Planning Commission did a very good job of reviewing those issues. Councilor Yarnell stated it is a great opportunity for the City and Bridge School. Mayor Sisk expressed his concern for the students crossing South Boulder Road and suggested encouraging :>tudents arriving eastbound by bus to use the underpass. He suggested working with RTD to move the bus stop to the east and closer to the underpass. He rioted some neighbors are concerned over the trash issues, and asked the school be vigilant about keeping the trash contained. Mark Bailey, a Mesa Point Subdivision resident, asked where the school's outdoor activities would be conducted. His concern centered on the over use of Annette Brand Park. Mr. WeE;ks stated they will lease fields. MOTION: Councilor Clabots imoved to approve Resolution No. 13, Series 2008, seconded by Councilor Sackett. All in favor. Randy Luallin, 301 East Street, Louisville, CO addressed Ordinance No. 1532, Series 2008, which Council reviewed on first reading. He expressed concern over the proposed provisions of the parked trailers, inoperable vehicles and harassment. He was concerned over the language relative to parking an inoperable vehicle on private property. He read from the State Constitution, Section 10 -Freedom of SpE:ech and asked the ordinance's section on harassment be removed as ii: restricts freedom of speech.