City Council Agenda and Packet 1999 01 19

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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Reverend Ty Curtis, 741 Jefferson, Louisville, Colorado, expressed thanks from the members and friends of the Louisville United Methodist Church for Council's and the City of Louisville Employee Committee's assistance in providing 176 food baskets at Thanksgiving. Sisk asked to also recognize the Albertsons and Safeway grocery stores for their assistance in this effort. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA NONE Davidson called for staff presentation. First Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with RTW, Inc.,' for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion Resolution No. 58, Series 1998 Seatbelt Occupant TWIST Campaign Contract 1999 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING (published Louisville Times 11/21/98) Dianne Ray, Finance Director, stated that Sales Tax Revenue is projected at $7,900,000 which is an increase of 16.7% over the amount projected for 1998. Commercial and residential development accounts for approximately $2,500,000 in revenues, which is a decline of 16% over the 1998 budget. Water assessment fees will be reduced for 1999, and phased out by 2002. Council's goal of accelerated debt reduction has been achieved through the 1999 budget by exercising the call provisions on three bonds. Landscaping and street improvements were also priorities in the 1999 budget. The budget includes a pool to fund personnel market increases up to five percent, based on the five -city market defined by the Council, and a two percent range adjustment effective January 1, 1999. Davidson opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak on the 1999 City of Louisville Budget. John Buri, 186 West Monarch Court, Louisville, Colorado, stated he is a member of the Centennial Valley Tennis Association and has been lobbying for lights at the Recreation Center Tennis Courts. He requested a status of that item in the budget.