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City Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2023 Page 5 of 6 Tracy Berger, Louisville, urged the Council to continue in the coalition to help people who work in the community to be able to live in the community. Councilmember Most stated it is important to support this and the housing plan so we have a community that is available for all income levels. She supports the coalition and moving this forward. Councilmember Dickinson stated he wants this to happen regionally so that it has a bigger impact and is the same for all businesses in the region. He supports the City continuing this discussion. He notes this won't solve the housing problems but it is a step forward. Mayor Pro Tern Fahey stated she agrees this is a program we need to be a part of. She would like to get Superior and Broomfield involved. She would like to have outreach to the businesses so their input is taken into account. Councilmember Hoefner agreed it is important for Louisville to participate in this and he looks forward to the economic studies to better understand the benefits and impacts. He agreed the business community should be involved. Councilmember Hamlington stated there is a sense of urgency but we have to do our due diligence. She would like more information specific to Louisville to understand impacts here. She supports continuing with the project. Councilmember Leh stated he is in favor of continuing this effort. He too would like more surrounding communities to be involved. Mayor Maloney agreed with others that this is important. He stated a reasonable adoption is probably 2025. He would like data that is clear and wants this is done regionally. ORDINANCE NO. 1854, SERIES 2023 — AN ORDINANCE FOR EXTENDING THE CITY'S THREE -EIGHTHS OF ONE PERCENT (0.375%) SALES TAX FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PURPOSES FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 YEAR PERIOD, IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL ONE -EIGHTH OF ONE PERCENT (0.125%) SALES TAX FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES AS PROVIDED HEREIN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE BALLOT QUESTION TO A VOTE OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS AT A REGULAR ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 7, 2023 — 1ST READING — SET PUBLIC HEARING 7/25/23 Mayor Maloney introduced Ordinance No. 1854 by title. He asked staff to review the comments the Council has received about this and make adjustments to the ballot title that reflect those comments.