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City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2008 Page 2 of 17 D. Approval of an Agreement with Economic Planning Systems (A.K.A. EPS) for a Market Analysis of the Highway 42 Revitalization Area E. Approval of License Agreement with Louisville Farmer's Market, LLC for Use of Steinbaugh Pavilion (824 Front Street) and Surrounding Area for a Farmer's Market PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Doug Grinbergs, 530 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO reported on a City sewer backup on Sunday, wl'iich affected eight homes on Sycamore Circle including his own. He thanked Public Works Director Tom Phare for coming to the neighborhood and explaining the situation. He noted only one of eight homes had a special provision on thE~ir insurance to cover the damages. He wondered what the City could do to prevent sewer backups. He stated the City will provide a reimbursement of $3,500 per household, but explained the cleanup involves ripping out carpets, molding, cleaning drywall and renting portable driveway storage units for his basement contents. On behalf of the Council and City Staff, Mayor Sisk extended his deepest regrets to Mr. Grinbergs and his neighbors for the sewer backup. He stated City Manager Fleming would address what preventative measures the City will take to address sewer backup problE;ms. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Sisk announced there will be a joint meeting with the City Council and the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, on Wednesday, May 7th at the Louisville Middle School, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., in the auditorium. Councilor Yarnell thanked thE; Louisville Fire Protection District for supporting a young citizen in an epilepsy vvalk. CIl'Y MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fleming extended his sympathy to the home owners on West Sycamore Circle and explained the problem was identified as tree roots invading the sewer system, and blocking the sewer line, which affected about eight homes. The City is supplying equipment to remove the debris and, under the City's current policy could provide up to $3,500 per household to assist in the cleanup. He noted the City will be reviewing maintenance records to explore measures to eliminate such ~-roblems, investigating whether more frequent monitoring of the sewer system with cameras is warranted, and evaluating what changes might be necessary to the City's policies.