Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 01 22

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time spent in locating records exceeds two hours. No fees are charged for the first 25 copies requested or for electronic records. Many records, particularly those related to agenda items for City Council and current Board and Commission meetings, are available directly on the City's website (www.LouisvilleCO.gov). In addition to posting agenda -related material, the City maintains a communication file (email) for the City Council which is available on the City's website (www.Lou isvilleCO.gov). CORA lists the categories of public records that are not generally open to public inspection. These include, for example, certain personnel records and information, financial and other information about users of City facilities, privileged information, medical records, letters of reference, and other items listed in detail in CORA. When public records are not made available, the custodian will specifically advise the requestor of the reason. Citizens are encouraged to review the City's website (www.LousivilleCo.gov) for information, and to contact the City with any questions regarding City records. Public Involvement Policy Public participation is an essential element of the City's representative form of government. To promote effective public participation City officials, advisory board members, staff and participants should all observe the following guiding principles, roles and responsibilities: Guiding Principles for Public Involvement Inclusive not Exclusive - Everyone's participation is welcome. Anyone with a known interest in the issue will be identified, invited and encouraged to be involved early in the process. Voluntary Participation - The process will seek the support of those participants willing to invest the time necessary to make it work. Purpose Driven - The process will be clearly linked to when and how decisions are made. These links will be communicated to participants. Time, Financial and Legal Constraints - The process will operate within an appropriate time frame and budget and observe existing legal and regulatory requirements. Communication - The process and its progress will be communicated to participants and the community at -large using appropriate methods and technologies. Adaptability - The process will be adaptable so that the level of public involvement is reflective of the magnitude of the issue and the needs of the participants. Access to Information -The process will provide participants with timely access to all relevant information in an understandable and user-friendly way. Education and training requirements will be considered. Access to Decision Making - The process will give participants the opportunity to influence decision making. Respect for Diverse Interests - The process will foster respect for the diverse values, interests and knowledge of those involved. Accountability - The process will reflect that participants are accountable to both their constituents and to the success of the process. Evaluation - The success and results of the process will be measured and evaluated. Roles and Responsibilities - City Council City Council is ultimately responsible to all the citizens of Louisville and must weigh each of its decisions accordingly. Councilors are responsible to their local constituents under the ward system; however they must carefully consider the concerns expressed by all parties. Council must ultimately meet the needs of the entire community —including current and future generations —and act in the best interests of the City as a whole. During its review and decision -making process, Council has an obligation to recognize the efforts and activities that have preceded its deliberations. Council should have regard for the public involvement processes that have been completed in support or opposition of projects. 9