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Louisville City Council Meeting December 7, 2004 Page 6 of 11 Ms. Claire Levy, 3172 Redstone Road, Boulder, CO representing the Applicants stated that a lot of work has been devoted to this process. She stated the Applicant's are very disheartened by the acrimony this has caused. She noted the Sawyers and the Ehrmanns believe they have a legitimate right to the property. She stated that there has been a compromise by all parties. Tom Rafferty, 945 Rex Street, Louisville, CO, extended his well wishes to Council member Clabots and Mrs. Clabots. He stressed the safety need for having access to the park from Front Street. He asked Council for open access to Front Street. Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO voiced her opinion that the Front Street right-of-way should be divided between the two homeowners and the City. She stated it is not in the best interest of the City to give City land away. She voiced her opinion the right-of-way should be a 20/20/20. Ed Helmstead, 1000 Rex Street, Louisville, CO stated a petition is not required and that the City Council must make a decision on the property. Barbara Hesson, 526 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, stated the citizens want Front Street access to the new Community Park. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Levihn reported on e-mails received from Sage Mauler, 948 Parkview, and Bret Fulton and Lisa Rodgers of 507 Front Street, who oppose vacation of the right- of-way without creating an entrance to the park. Council member Brown addressed the comments on the City giving land away. He noted that fifty years ago, the property included a home, and a water tap. He stated no one knows what the City's intention was fifty years ago. He voiced his belief that the property is being utilized. Council member Keany agreed with Council member Brown that no one knows what happened fifty years ago and unfortunately there isn't any documentation to support the Applicant's claim. He voiced his belief that the property belongs to the City, and the Courts may have to make that determination. He supported the 20/20/20 split. Council member Van Pelt concurred this is a very difficult issue. She stated that a good faith effort was made to come to a compromise. She explained that subsequent to the compromise on the vacation ordinance, she has received feedback from residents who believe the agreement goes too far and the City should maintain an entrance to the park through Front Street. She voiced her belief a 20/20/20 split is fair. Council member Levihn stated he worked on the Community Park Committee and on the compromise discussions with the applicants. He favored the right-of-way being equally