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Louisville City Council Meeting June 1, 2004 Page 7 of 12 Wood entered into the public record, correspondence received relative to the Community Park prior to and after the Planning Commission public hearing. Land Management Director Cindy Lair reviewed the Community Park planning history. She stated the design team has tried to incorporate as many ideas and suggestions heard at public meetings into the plan. She explained that one of the challenges facing the design team is adequate parking. She noted that none of the City's parks has sufficient parking for large groups. The parking proposed for the park is located in the center of the park, which is in close proximity to the covered shelter and picnic tables. She introduced Design Concept Consultant Axel Bishop. Mr. Bishop stated he would be available to address questions and comments. Mayor Sisk requested public comments. Denise Ehrmann, 221 Front Street, Louisville, CO, thanked Cindy Lair and the Design Concept Team for their work on the project. She reported on the history of the property on 221 and 224 Front Street, which was purchased in 1934. She voiced her concern over the disposition of the vacated right-of-way property. She expressed her concern of opening Main or Front Streets for public access. She explained if those streets were open to the public, it would be used for parking, and the alley is the only means for the residents to access their home and garage. Wayne Varra, 224 Main Street, Louisville, CO, addressed the alleyway and the opening up of Main Street. He voiced his belief it would create a dangerous situation for pedestrians. He requested Front Street not be accessible to the public and the opening of Main Street be delayed. Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO, favored opening up Front Street. She addressed the dog park and voiced her opinion a dog park should be in Louisville, however in another area. She recommended the following areas for a dog park: The Sports Complex, under the high-wire area near the Recreation Center, an area south of Bella Vista Drive, the vacant fair grounds located off South Boulder Road and the property located between Louisville Glass and the City Shops Building. Barb Hesson, 526 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO stated her parents' home is located at 411 County Road. She objected to the location of the dog park, and the parking location in the center of the park. Tom Rafferty, 945 Rex Street, Louisville, CO, thanked Cindy Lair, the Consultant and the City Staff for their work on the project. He stated his concerns with the plans for the park, which included the 3-acre dog run; the pedestrian access to the park; interior parking, and large City events. He suggested round table discussions be conducted to resolve the issues and asked that Council consider another location for the dog park. 7