City Council Study Session Summary 2006 09 28

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City Council Study Session Summary Joint Meeting with Boulder County Commissioners September 28, 2006 Page 2 of 3 The County is currently considering a larger building for a centralized location to offer more county services in one location. Council encouraged the County to consider retaining a portion of County services in Louisville, i.e., the Motor Vehicle Department. Future Right-of-Way Discussions City Manager Bill Simmons explained that Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisitions are becoming more frequent and common with open space and trails developing along major arterials. Expanding the Hwy 42/South Boulder Road intersection and possible ROW acquisitions was discussed. Everyone agreed to avoid looking to open space for ROW acquisitions when possible. Transportation Commissioner Toor explained the Countywide Sales Tax Ballot Issue for Regional Transit and Trails Projects. Ninety-five percent of the tax will go for programming and five percent for staffing. Mayor Sisk provided an update on the US 36 Environmental Impact Statement. RTD will be conducting an environmental assessment on the corridor project. The Council and Commissioners recognized Heather Balser and Dickie Lee Hulinghorst for all their work on the US 36 Corridor. Everyone agreed to avoid tolling if at all possible, especially if it would affect the Bus Rapid Transit lane. Open Space & Regional Trails City Manager Bill Simmons reported that the City has obtained the final piece of property to complete the Coal Creek Open Space Trail. He commended the Warembourg family for their cooperation in this acquisition. Negotiations continue with the Mayhoffer family to acquire their property for open space along the Hwy 42 corridor. He explained that the Schreiter family is also aware of the City's willingness to negotiate the potential acquisition of their property along 96th & Dillon as well. Xcel Foothills Compressor Station Update Commissioner Perlman reported that Xcel has encountered a few setbacks but it does not appear that they will require an extension for their project. Consortium of Cities Project Update Commissioners Perlman and Toor, and Mayor Pro Tem Brown provided an update on the following Consortium projects: . Regional Libraries - it has been difficult to develop a comprehensive library solution so the project is on hold. . Revenue Stability - with increased competition for sales tax, most communities experience the roller coaster pattern of tax revenue. Internet sales are having an impact on municipal sales tax collections. . Energy Strategy Task Force - this is a new and exciting task force for the Consortium. They are currently working on a Mission Statement, renewable energy options, easier access to Federal Energy Tax Rebates, encouraging use of compact fluorescent light bulbs, and demand-side access energy efficiency for businesses.