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City Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 2008 Page 7 of 14 Teresa Peck, 1316 Franklin Avenue, Louisville, CO concurred with Mr. Pollack, and noted Louisville was voted number one. Mary Ann Pollack, 834 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, CO asked for clarification of what constitutes an RV vehicle. She asked at what point apick-up with a camper becomes an RV. Police Chief Goodman stated a camper on the back of a pickup truck qualifies as an RV. City Attorney Sam Light clarified the current code prohibits parking any truck or bus, exceeding 18 feet or any truck tractor, any trailer or semi- trailer, any trailer coach or mobile home, or any detached camper unit, for a period of time longer than 24 hours within a public right-of-way in a residentially zoned area. Under the new provisions the following recreational vehicles have been added: a travel trailer, truck campers, tent trailers, pick-up campers, camping trailers, self-propelled motor homes, trailer coaches, mobile homes, buses, camper vans, boats, recreational water crafts, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and other recreational equipment. Jerry Davis, 703 Lois Drive, Louisville, CO reminded Council there have not been many complaints over the years. Councilor Muckle reported hearing from constituents who support the ordinance and commented on the importance of looking at both sides of the issue. He did not believe an ordinance is creating a covenant. Councilor Sackett concurred there are members of the public who have different opinions relative to recreational vehicles. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella also heard from citizens who support the ordinance. She noted the ordinance only restricts the most severe situations. She favored going forward with the ordinance. Mayor Sisk supported the ordinance but suggested modifying the sidewalk setback. He commended the Staff for their work on the ordinance. Councilor Muckle commented the City is not looking at other communities to be like them, but merely surveying how other communities deal with such issues. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Marsella moved to approve Ordinance No. 1537, Series 2008, with an amendment to remove the 18" sidewalk setback, seconded by Councilor Yarnell.