City Council Agenda and Packet 1997 07 15

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Susan Griffiths, City Attorney, stated that the options when dealing with the railroad are very limited. She did not feel the license agreement could be improved. She stated the City's choices are to approve this agreement, go to the PUC and request assistance, pursue imminent domain. Phare stated that he would like to see local Colorado governments dealt with more fairly that he thought the City of Louisville is being dealt with from a railroad company based in Texas. He suggested that may be an issue for CML to undertake as a service to all local governments who will have to deal with this new railroad. Davidson called for Council comments or motions. Sisk suggested that the City solicit the support of Senators Allard and Campbell and also Representative Skaggs. He felt the ICC needed to look at this. Sisk moved that Council approve the license agreement for Drainageway A, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe and the City of Louisville and authorize the Mayor to sign same, seconded by Mayer. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 6 0 vote with Howard being absent. OTHER REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS ARISING AFTER PREPARATION OF AGENDA NONE CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT NONE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Sisk was contacted by a citizen who was quite concerned about the fact that in seeking local donations to honor a teacher, Mr. LaBaron, at Louisville Elementary School, he had made visits to 11 Bill Simmons, City Administrator, reminded Council that tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Arts Center will be the goal setting session and lunch would be provided. He reported that at the June 24 Work Session they will look at the Cherry Street design options, and Council will continue discussion about water rates and sewer tap fees. At the July 8 Work Session Council will be meeting with representatives of the Louisville Fire Protection District Board to talk about matters of mutual interest. Additionally, he reported that the RFP request proposal was sent out for the Landscape Master Plan. They received 12 submittals and four firms were selected for presentations and interviews. Members of the Tree Board, along with two members of the Chamber of Commerce had the interviews last week. From the presentations and interviews the Board had selected Shapins Associates of Boulder to develop the master plan, and eight to ten week process.