City Council Study Session Summary 2004 12 21

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UPDATE – LOUISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT Julie Boyd explained that the Library project moving ahead on schedule. The City is working with Public Service Company to relocate the utility boxes across from the current library site before any excavating can be done. Bill Simmons reported that the City has received two offers to purchase the current Louisville Public Library building. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Sam Light stated that he is working on an open records matter with Nancy Varra and Bruce Goodman that may end up in District Court. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Tom Phare, Public Works Director, reported that an enhanced pedestrian crossing on Cherry Street has been installed. The crossing is similar to ones in Boulder, with strobe lights that can be activated by a push button. Paul Wood, Planning Director, provided an update on the Comprehensive Plan Update. There was a public workshop held November 18, which approximately 65 people attended. He explained that they are now meeting with various City Boards & Commissions for their input. The Comprehensive Plan will be drafted by mid-January, and reviewed in a joint study session with City Council and the Planning Commission on January 25. From there, the Comprehensive Plan will move forward with the public hearing process, with completion/adoption anticipated in March 2005. Councilman Brown commended staff and the Planning Commission for moving the Comprehensive Plan Update along at such a quick pace. Councilman Keany requested an update on the status of roofing permit inspections. Paul Wood explained that the City has been working with additional resources on weekends, completing approximately 250 inspections over the last two weekends. Heather Balser read a letter the City received from the Louisville Housing Authority regarding the site at 520 South Boulder Road. The Housing Authority has determined that they will not be building on the site. Heather suggested scheduling a joint study session with City Council to meet with the Louisville Housing Authority to discuss disposition of the property. She reported on two meetings scheduled in January: a legislative breakfast has been scheduled January 4, 2005 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at the Louisville Arts Center, and a public workshop to discuss the Comcast Franchise renewal has been scheduled for January 20, 2005 from 5-7:30 p.m. FUTUREAGENDAITEMS Bill Simmons reviewed proposed agenda items for the January 4, 2005 City Council meeting:  Waldman Final Plat & PUD Approval  Louisville Resource Conservation Advisory Board Grant Application  Approval of Health Savings Account Benefit for Employees COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Sisk reported that he recently spoke with Councilman Clabots and it appears that Councilman Clabots will be able to attend City Council meetings beginning January 4, 2005. Councilman Keany reported that Bon Fils Blood Center will be conducting a “Replenishment Blood Drive in Honor of Councilman Clabots” at Avista Hospital on December 29, 2004.