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<br />· I am not a construction-costing person. But even if improving the crossing between East and West <br />McCaslin is initially cheaper, at what point in time do the initial and on-going expenses exceed the one <br />time investment in dirt work? <br /> <br />· And let's not forget the decreased safety I higher risk should more people be forced to cross <br />McCaslin - with or without traffic control improvements. <br /> <br />When you were hired as City Manager, I got a feel for your family's history in Boulder County. Much more <br />impressive than mine as I only arrived in 1961. Nevertheless, I have periodically had the opportunity- <br />and have consistently voluntarily taxed myself - to support the Open Space initiatives that Boulder County <br />and the various cities therein, have proposed. I have consistently voted Yes - and I like to think that we <br />have benefited from this far-sighted policy. I know that I have. However, during the last election, I (we) <br />got voted down on the County Open Space funding initiative. I had forgotten that Louisville's own <br />measure passed, good for us - and thanks for reminding me. Hopefully voting down taxes for Open <br />Space is NOT a trend. <br /> <br />Logically I can tell you that I would find it difficult to support the next Open Space vote if my enjoyment of <br />the facilities that my money supports is being diminished. Hence, while lack of parking spaces might <br />seem to be a minor issue, access to the Open Space is actually critical. Why would I - or others - <br />support these taxes in the future if my lour ability to enjoy what I am paying taxes for is reduced so I was <br />glad to hear that you plan on improving the situation. Again, while I am sure that many are involved in the <br />analysis of these issues, parking improvements are more of a "one time" capital expenditure which is <br />preferable in my mind to that PLUS on-going maintenance. The Devil is in the Details. <br /> <br />Expansion of the Davidson Mesa (West of McCaslin) parking facility appears to be the cost-effective and <br />10Qical next-step option for the good of the citizens of Louisville. <br /> <br />Regards, <br /> <br />Jack Doherty <br /> <br />829 St. Andrews Lane <br /> <br />LOUISVILLE, Colo 80027 <br />