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10/l~/84 Page -13- Mayor Meier suggested that at the Study Session on Thursday evening Councilmembers present their concerns so that these can be incorporated in the letters. Councilman Leary commented he felt that the focus needed to be around the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan and urban sprawl; also what we are trying to accomplish through that plan as they relate to quality of life; and the need for intergovernmental trust and adherence in this type of issue if we are going to retain a good quality of life in Boulder County. He further stated that Council would oppose, i.n the regional planning pro- cess, the extension of Broomfield's urban service area, etc. Mr. Leary stated another thing he felt needs to be emphasized is the transportation impacts on US 36. He then asked of Attorney Rautenstraus if this meeting needed to be continued to finally approve the letter? He replied that the official action was being taken. this evening to send the letter, unless Council would specifically wish to vote on aspects of the letter. Vote on the Motion All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. RECESS Mayor Meier called a recess at 8:55 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 P.M. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Counc:ilmembers had a copy of the ordinance; ORDINANCE N0. 838 - OFFICE Attorney Rautenstraus read it by title only ZONE - PUBLIC HEARING on second reading and continued public hearing; also certified proper publication. Mayor Meier opened the public hearing and Attorney Rautenstraus certified proper publi- cation of the public hearing notices. Staff: presentation - Attorney Rautenstraus advised that the Planning Commission did re- view the ordinance. When the ordinance came before Council on first reading the areas of concern were the 3 acre limitation with re- spect to parcels in the A-O zone; also the limitations of the R-R-R zone as far as the number of units that might be allowed. The Flanning Commission in reviewing the 3 acre limitation took the position that they believed the 3 acre limitation or some type of limita- tion might be appropriate. Minutes of the