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Approval of Minutes (12/15/98, 1/5/99) Approval of Bills Approval of 1999 Boulder County Youth Corp Agreement Approval of Regional transportation Task Force Proposed Cost Share of Phase II, Public Information and Outreach Project Award Water Treatment Plant Chemical Storage Tank Bid to Tank Equipment, Inc. Authorization to Obtain Bids for Landscape Beautification PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ONTHE AGENDA Davidson called for anyone in the audience wishing to speak to items not on the Agenda. NONE COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Lathrop stated that after experiencing tremendous difficulty getting into the Louisville Post Office and noticing their poor customer service once inside, he met with Acting Post Mistress, Julie Rodriguez. He expressed disappointment with the results of their conversation. She explained that she is currently at her budgeted staffing level and there are no plans for increasing staff. Lathrop felt that this was unacceptable and promised to investigate what the City of Louisville could do. He stated that the answer he always receives is that a lot of problems will go away once the new Post Office opens. The new Post Office could be eighteen to twenty-four months away, leaving the City of Louisville to experience two more excessively busy holiday seasons with the current Post Office. Lathrop stated that he witnessed a mail semi-truck driver yell at a long-time Louisville resident today to get out of line and move his vehicle. The current situation is creating traffic jams on public streets and leaving only illegal parking options for patrons wishing to use the Post Office. Lathrop suggested that the City of Louisville join in a cooperative effort with the business community and interested citizens to get the attention of the US Postal Service. Davidson asked for Council suggestions. Lathrop stated that if the level of customer service improved, the parking problem would go away because patrons are not in line for extended periods of time. He suggested adding a temporary facility and/or additional staffing. The Post Mistress is limited by the system, which is a monopoly and not a free enterprise. He suggested that patrons make their concerns heard in an effort to influence the system. Lathrop stated that having a truck driver yell at a long-time Louisville citizen is intolerable. Howard stated that Council heard from a number of frustrated Louisville residents who were concerned about Sam's Club coming to Louisville. He attended their grand opening last weekend and was approached by citizens who were excited about the store and its 2