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City Council <br />Study Session Summary <br />July 14, 2009 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Completing the EIS is critical in receiving funding. Approximately $1.5 billion <br />dollars is available under stimulus funding for TIGER grants, and the selection <br />process is highly competitive. Applications are due on September 15, 2009 and <br />projects will be selected by January 15, 2010. Safety, innovation, and <br />sustainability are a few of the criteria considered in the selection process. <br />Discussion with other agencies is on-going, and partnerships are being <br />developed to pursue funding to complete 36 improvements. 36 Commuting <br />Solutions is working closely with Councils and Staff in the local communities <br />addressing corridor-wide impacts and solutions. 36 Commuting Solutions is <br />currently focusing on a branded campaign, tag-line (Pioneering Sustainable <br />Travel Options), and being pro-active. <br />36 Commuting Solutions requested help from the City of Louisville through <br />engaging residents, education, constituent communication, identifying <br />transportation leaders, and expanding the coalition. <br />Councilors discussed the TIGER application and facilitating pubic and private <br />partnerships through letters to companies such as ConocoPhillips, Ball, IBM, and <br />University of Colorado Boulder. <br />Public Comments <br />Member of the public asked about the completion date for the work funded by the <br />TIGER grant. The expected completion date for projects is February 2012. A <br />concern was raised regarding competing with the FasTracks for funds. <br />Councilors and staff explained that FasTracks and the US 36 Corridor are two <br />separate projects that do not compete for the TIGER grant. Another concern <br />th <br />was raised regarding the 88 Interchange. ConocoPhillips will be presenting <br />information addressing the possible impact on the local communities. Avista <br />Hospital has shown interest in the plan as the ConocoPhillips campus will <br />provide more visibility and accessibility. <br />City Manager Items and Future Agenda Items <br />Advance Agenda – September 22, 2009 Update of RTD, Revenue Projections, <br />and Historic Preservation Commission Update <br />Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. – Next Meeting September 22, 2009 <br />Submitted by Rhonda Welborn <br />