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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes <br />February 20, 2024 <br />Page 2 of 12 <br />Sherry Sommer, Louisville, spoke on the quasi-judicial and democratic process. She <br />encouraged Council to make sure they are applying the code when making decisions, <br />especially large ones like Highway 42 and housing. She asked them to take a systems <br />approach. slow down, and follow process. <br />Tiffany Boyd, Louisville, informed Council that three students from Louisville Elementary <br />and Louisville Middle School will be talking about plans for school decarbonization. <br />Avani Carter, student at Louisville Elementary, is part of the students working to get <br />solar panels for the schools. She stated there are individual actions and community <br />actions, but what helps the most is community actions. She encouraged everyone to <br />share the efforts of the school. <br />Evan Hiatt, member of Pirates for Climate Action at Louisville Middle School, stated the <br />students are advocating for solar panels on the roofs. Not only does this help with the <br />schools decarbonization plan, but currently both the elementary and middle schools are <br />run on non-renewable energy. <br />Hazel Van Zale, Louisville Middle School Pirates for Climate Action, detailed how the <br />group is working toward a decarbonization audit and creating a capital investment <br />roadmap. She noted this won't be easy and the students will need help getting quotes <br />and grants. The anticipated costs are going to be over $1.2 million, but it is important to <br />work toward net zero. <br />Tamar Krantz, Louisville, appreciated Mayor saying he read all the pages of comments <br />and hopes that others did as well. She asked if it was possible for Council to let those in <br />the room know how many people are participating online. <br />Michael Menaker, Louisville, stated he receives texts from people at home that Comcast <br />Channel 8 is not showing the Council meeting. He stated people can go to YouTube to <br />get live broadcast. <br />Laura Page, Louisville, reminded residents that if they know a senior that is not able to <br />shovel their walk, please be a good neighbor and help out. <br />APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA <br />Mayor Leh asked for changes to the consent agenda; hearing none he asked for a <br />motion. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Dickinson moved to approve the consent agenda, <br />seconded by Councilmember Kern. Vote: All in favor. <br />A. Approval of Bills <br />B. Approval of Minutes: June 6, 2023; February 13, 2024 <br />