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City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2006 Page 2 of 13 C. Award Bid for Aquatics Renovation Projects to Metal Warehouse and Kiva Corporation PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Matthew McAllister, 1149 Harper Lake Drive, Louisville, CO, a Monarch High School student, requested the City Council consider passing a proclamation supporting the ONE campaign, which is a collaboration of charities and relief organization combating global AIDS and poverty. The campaign is non-profit and is run primarily by Bread for The World and individual celebrities. Lori Jones, 269 McKinley Park Lane, Louisville, CO requested Council consideration in support of the Center Stage Theatre Company, which is a children's theatre group. She explained the Center Stage Theatre Company is trying to find a Cultural Arts facility in Louisville. She requested the Council's support and sponsorship. Ronda Grassi, 916 Main Street, Louisville, CO representing the Downtown Business Association updated Council on the success of the Winter Skate Program. She also reported on the planning process for the 2006 Summer Street Faire, and requested Council financial sponsorship. Michael Deborski, 601 Pine Street, Louisville, CO addressed the Highway 42 Draft Plan and voiced his concern over the impact on businesses between Short Street and Griffith. He stated there is a 10-foot section where the road would jog to the west and impact the neighborhood businesses. He requested the 10-foot section be taken from the ballparks or from the open space. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Council member Sackett voiced his support the ONE Campaign as proposed by Mr. McAllister. Mayor Sisk explained although he supports Mr. McAllister and the ONE Campaign, the City generally does not get involved in resolutions pertaining to national or world issues. Mayor Pro Tem Brown suggested the ONE Campaign be put on a future agenda. There was Council consensus. Council member Clabots reported on the success of the Annual Heat Relief Dinner, held on February 16, 2006 at the Recreation Center. He stated over $16,000 was raised to help defray the heating bills for local needy families. Council member Muckle responded to the Center Stage Theatre Company request and stated the Council supports a regional Arts Center.