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City Council Special Meeting Minutes October 21, 2008 Page 8 of 9 re-look at the letter sent to the Town of Superior on September 26, and re-extend the offer. Councilor Sackett reported on his conversations with residents about trying harder to negotiate a fair agreement with the Town of Superior. He suggested the City consider arbitration. He recommended discussing the matter further to negotiate a mutual agreement between the two communities. Councilor Yarnell explained the negotiation process with the Town of Superior and stated she did not support arbitration. She reported on discussions with residents who do not wish to support/subsidize the Town of Superiors' library needs. Councilor Dalton also noted his conversations with Louisville residents who do not favor supporting the Town of Superior's position. Councilor Clabots stated the City has done as much as they can to negotiate a fair agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella reported on receiving letters from residents who are not supportive of subsidizing library services for the Town of Superior. She voiced her regret at being unable to negotiate along-term agreement. Councilor Muckle voiced his disappointment an agreement was not reached with the Town of Superior. He supported Mayor Sisk's proposal that the City return to the Town of Superior with the options outlined in the September 26, 2008 letter. Councilor Sackett stated there are a lot of benefits to a successful agreement. He supported arbitration and felt a Superior contribution would help fund the Sunday hours at the library. PUBLIC COMMENT Eileen Patrick, 401 West Street, Louisville, CO, President of the Library Board of Trustees commented on the negotiations with the Town of Superior. She explained the Library Board was unanimous in their vote that neither alternative offered by the Town of Superior was acceptable. She addressed a Library District and noted it should be larger than the Town of Superior and the City of Louisville. She did not believe it would be in the best interest of the City to enter into a Library District with the Town of Superior. She stated it has become an issue of agreeing to disagree. Councilor Yarnell concurred it is alright to agree to disagree.