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City Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 Page 9 of 13 Public Comments Josh Cooperman, Louisville, stated he supports this rezoning to add more sustainable housing with density and walkability. Homes here would support businesses on Hwy 42 and in Downtown and bring them employees. He supports the potential to provide affordable housing. He encouraged this type of rezoning in other locations. Mike Deborski, Louisville, stated he supports this rezoning as commercial is no longer viable in the area. The fiscal model is a tool, but the cost to benefit information needs to be considered. He stated the applicant has engaged with the community and figured out what will be a good fit here. He encouraged approval. Sherry Sommer, Louisville, stated the fiscal model needs to be taken into consideration. She supports affordable housing in the area. She is concerned about increased traffic. She wants to see commercial spaces that are walkable from these homes. Councilmember Hoefner stated Policy #2 is clearly met, the circumstances of the site have changed dramatically. He stated we do need housing as a community. He noted the existing vacancies for office and retail spaces in town mean it is unlikely we will get commercial development on this site. Public Comments — None. Councilmember Dickinson stated we do need housing and that is likely to be built on this site if it is rezoned. He hopes to see some affordable housing on this site. Mayor Maloney stated this rezoning may get us something we all want. This looks like a good use of the site and he supports this. MOTION: Councilmember Leh moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Hoefner. Mayor Maloney closed the public hearing. VOTE: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR 2024, INCLUDING UPDATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FOR 2023-2028 & UPDATED LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN FOR 2023-2028 — PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 10/8/23) Mayor Maloney introduced the item by title and opened the public hearing. City Manager Durbin stated this is the public hearing for the 2024 Budget. Adoption will be in November. That will be followed by work on the mill levy finalization and a budget amendment depending on the outcome of the opens space and parks ballot issue.