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City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2009 Page 9 of 12 Deputy City Manager Balser confirmed there is matching fund opportunities for the LRCAB through Boulder County. She explained the LCC currently receives grants for their Concerts in the Park Series. Councilor Yarnell stated her understanding all Concerts in the Park this year were fully funded by the City. Councilor Muckle supported the Street Faire contribution because it generates revenue for local businesses. City Manager Fleming thanked City Council for their direction. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION - CONSORTIUM OF CITIES LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Marsella explained the Consortium of Cities requested member jurisdictions provide a list of their top 3 issues for inclusion on the legislative agenda. The goal is to identify the area of common interest amongst the members and ultimately build a consensus around a short list of issues that will become the focus areas for the legislative agenda. She will provide the 3 recommendations for inclusion in the legislative agenda. She outlined the potential issues for consideration as follows: · Legislation authorizing local governments to use municipal web sites for official government notices rather than print media · Support additional transit/transportation funding . Maintain local home rule control . Consider changes to the Colorado Urban Renewal Law . Explore Statewide revenue sharing options · Energy sustainability/conservation measures . Support affordable housing COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Dalton recommended the City encourage the State to allow the Federal Government to take the lead on taxing Internet purchases. Councilor Clabots supported energy sustainability/conservation measures and working with other counties on air and water quality. Mayor Sisk supported changes to the Colorado Urban Renewal law. He noted currently there are conflicting views and referenced City of Boulder Council member Wilson's email on urban renewal.