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INTERESTED IN IMPROVING MOBILITY& RECREATION FACILITIES EXPANSION UPDATE CONNECTIONS IN LOUISVILLE? — The Recreation/Senior Center expansion has made great In our City,people move and progress over the summer.We are excited to open the first connect in many ways. They :I l Y tr Lr1UISVILLt t phase of construction on Tuesday,September 4th!On this bike,drive,walk and use a + • date,we will have access to the west wing of the facility, transit to reach destinations which will include new youth classrooms,drop-in childcare, in Louisville and beyond.The an indoor playground and family change rooms on the 1st City is kicking off our first i �� floor.The fitness floor will showcase amazing views,a new Transportation Master Plan ' group exercise room and new space for cardiovascular (TMP)and we need commu- equipment,circuit weights and free weights. September nity feedback to make sure r 4th will be a FREE day at the Recreation/Senior Center,so the plan addresses the goals Transportation or�tation come check out our new spaces! of our citizens.The plan will roister pan evaluate mobility options Please keep in mind we are still under construction and we and develop recommendations to guide future transporta will be using new spaces on a temporary basis to locate exist- tion investments in Louisville.The plan will be built from an ing programs while the renovation of the facility continues. understanding of how people who live and work in Louisville The construction project has been a significant impact to our get around,and what mobility options you would like to see building and we appreciate your patience with parking as we improved.To do that,we need you!It is important that your move towards substantial completion in December 2018. voice and ideas are a part of this project.This input will help If you haven't had a chance to use the newly renovated set the goals and objectives for the plan and the recommen- Memory Square Pool,there is still time!Memory Square Pool dations that are developed. will be open 7 am-7 pm through September 30th.Please visit The TMP is in the first phase of development,analyzing our website for the pool schedule.The Recreation/Senior existing transportation conditions and identifying gaps and Center will be closed for maintenance and construction needs in the community.While part of this phase uses data from Sunday,August 18th-Monday,September 3rd.The to identify how people travel and where there are challenges, entire aquatics areas of the Recreation/Senior Center is a significant part of this phase relies on community input.We closed August 1st-September 30th. want to make sure we understand the problems people face Please check our website(www.LouisvilleCO.gov/Residents/ in Louisville when trying to go to school,work,shopping,the Recreation-Senior-Services)or follow us on Facebook for con- park,and more.We also want to hear your ideas! struction updates and exciting announcements as more of the new facility is completed and open to the public! • What transportation options work well? • What are your goals for the City's mobility plan? MOSQUITO SAFETY • Where can you get to easily and where should we focus As you spend the last warm days of summer enjoying the improvements.7 outdoors,remember that mosquitos are still out there enjoy- • How would you like to move around the City now and in ing it too!Mosquitos are not only a nuisance but also may 10 years? carry diseases like West Nile Virus.Mosquito season lasts • What safety improvements would you like to see? through the end of September,which means it is impor- The TMP team will be out in the community to hear from tant to continue to take precautions. Boulder County Public you.Throughout August and early September,we will be Health officials recommend the following four Ds to lower attending community events,hosting a community meeting your risk: 1)use insect repellent containing at least 10% and have interactive ways for you to comment online. Head DEET;2) DRESS in long sleeves and pants;3) Limit outdoor to the TMP webpage at www.LouisvilleCO.gov/TMP for more activity during DUSK/DAWN;4) DRAIN and eliminate all information and to follow the project progress. standing water around your home.For more information, visit www.BoulderCounty.org/Families/Disease/West-Nile/ BOARD &COMMISSION VACANCIES Personal-West-Nile-Virus-Prevention. Beginning in October,the City will be accepting applica- DOWNTOWN MAILBOXES MOVED TO CITY HALL tions for 2018 board and commission vacancies.Special skills are not required for most boards but communication skills, The post office mailboxes previously located in the Lucky Pie problem solving,teamwork,community engagement and a parking lot have been moved to the driveway south of City commitment to transparency are beneficial characteristics to Hall (749 Main Street).You can drop off letters and express possess.Check the City's website at www.LouisvilleCO.gov mail in the mailboxes at this location.If you have questions, in October for more details. If you have questions,please call please contact Emily Hogan at 303.335.4528. 303.335.4536. September 2018 • Page 3