City Council Study Session Summary 2002 01 22

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suggested that the ordinance should clearly state that the City prefers building-mounted facilities. Council agreed that Community Locator facilities could be allowed, if approved by the Planning Commission & the City Council. Staff Items Heather Balser reported that the City’s PSCo Franchise agreement expired in June 2001. She explained that she is working with the Colorado Municipal League on a new formula for franchise fees. She requested Council’s input for the term of a new franchise agreement. It was agreed to present a four-year renewal agreement to PSCo. Heather stated that Lou Entz, (Hooper, Colorado) has proposed a bill in the Legislature (SB 105), to limit complaints for airport noise. Council agreed to officially oppose the bill and asked staff to also notify the Town of Superior of this proposed legislation. Heather inquired whether Council would like Margaret LeJust (AT&T) to speak at an upcoming study session on the topic of merger and antitrust concerns. Council agreed. Staff met with Paul Tischler regarding the Community Investment Fee on January 8, 2002 to review the methodology for calculating fees. The participants were instructed to submit their questions to Tischler & Associates. King & Associates submitted their comments, which have been reviewed by Paul Tischler. A draft final report will be produced by Paul Tischler & Associates in the coming weeks. City Manager Items Bill Simmons reported that the City has received a complaint from the Blue Parrot Restaurant that commercial cable TV rates will be going up from approximately $30/month to $125/month. Comcast, the City’s previous cable provider, did not differentiate between residential and commercial cable TV rates. It was noted that the FCC regulates commercial cable TV rates.  City staff will be meeting with representatives from CDOT on Wednesday, January 23, to discuss exit signs along US 36.  The City has received nine responses for needs assessments at the Library and three responses for needs assessments at the Louisville Recreation Center. Council was invited to participate in the selection process.  The City has received three responses from the four property owners along Spruce Street for potential purchase. Staff is still trying to contact the fourth property owner to annex the property as one package. th  The Mayhoffer Section 15 property (SE corner of 104/Hwy 42) has been purchased by Boulder County. Boulder County has proposed an IGA with Louisville to carry the City’s portion of the purchase price until 2008. There was discussion regarding what interest rate the Council would suggest on the City’s repayment to Boulder County. 2