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City Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2010 Page 5 of 10 Mayor Sisk disclosed he resides within 500' of the proposed location for the directional siren. He requested Mayor Pro Tem Marsella preside over this agenda item. He recused himself and left the meeting room at 7:36 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella requested a Staff presentation. City Manager Fleming reported this matter came before the Council in the summer of 2008. The system was selected in April of 2009 and the three siren locations were recommended to City Council on October 27, 2009. Planning Director Russ reviewed the Special Review Use (SRU) is to allow for the placement of an Alternative Tower Structure (ATS) for the use of an omni directional siren based emergency mass notification warning system for the City of Louisville and the Boulder County Emergency Management Office on the City of Louisville's North Water Treatment Plant, located at 1955 Washington Avenue. The North Water Treatment Plant location is zoned Agricultural and surrounded by Boulder County and City of Louisville Open Space on the north, east and west; and residential low density, residential medium density and office to the south. The property is located at the northern end of the Davidson Mesa with the public reservoir and access road located on high ground with the site generally falling off to the north and east Public meetings brought concerns for impacted sight lines and an alternative location for the third siren was sought. The North Water Treatment Plant site was determined to be the most appropriate location for the siren. Staff recommended keeping the siren at the City of Louisville's North Water Treatment Plant, but shifting the siren's location approximately 180 -feet north, northeast of the current site. The relocation of the siren will cost the City approximately $8,000.00. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilors inquired about the siren coverage at the new location and whether the neighbors are agreeable. Planning Director Russ explained the siren's new location will maintain 99% notification coverage for the residential properties. City Manager Fleming reported members of the neighborhood HOA's were represented at the Planning Commission and were agreeable with the alternative proposal. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella requested public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilor Sackett moved to approve Resolution No. 73, Series 2010, seconded by Councilor Muckle. All were in favor. Mayor Sisk recused. Mayor Sisk returned to the meeting at 7:50 p.m.