City Council Agenda and Packet 2010 11 16

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City Council Meeting Minutes November 1, 2010 Page 3 of 11 Mr. Sobel responded to Mayor Sisk's comments and clarified he filed a lawsuit against the GMTC for failure to complete his open records request. He explained the GMTC proposes to become a non - profit organization and give up their regulatory powers. He objected to being the object of discussion and requested the concentration be on the issues and not the person. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fleming reported on the Highway 42 /South Boulder Road paving project, which should be completed by the end of the week. The 55 minute delay in traffic last week was due to the final paving layer at the crossing of the intersection. It requires 55 minutes to layout the asphalt and cool so cars may drive on it. Later this week the paving on South Boulder Road will be complete, the new signal will be activated, the median work will be complete, the pavement will be striped and the signage will be installed. Sidewalk work will be completed in the next few weeks. Councilor Dalton stated one comment was the work should have been done at night. City Manager Fleming explained the paving project could not be done at night because it requires the surface and air temperature be at least 50 degrees and rising in order for the paving material to cure. He reported the Library cataloging system has not been functioning properly. The software provider brought in a specialist and the problem was corrected this afternoon. It will take the library staff a day or two to catalog the materials and return them to the shelves. Public Works Director Phare reported on the South Boulder paving project and stated other than the turn lanes, the paving on the east bound lanes of South Boulder Road, east of Highway 42 has been completed. The westbound lanes will be completed on Tuesday. The paving project should be completed by Thursday of this week. City Attorney Light reported on the Hamon litigation. The trial began on Monday, October 25. The Plaintiff and the City presented witnesses and when the testimony is over, the case will be decided by jury of six. Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. REGULAR BUSINESS ADOPTION OF 2011 BUDGET City Manager Fleming outlined the three resolutions, which will adopt the 2011 budget, appropriate the funds and levy the general property taxes. He explained on October 19, 2010, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed budget. The budget 29