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City Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 2006 Page 2 of 12 D. Approve Allocation of Funds to ZVC for Web Site Development Mayor Pro Tem Brown arrived at 7:02 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Eric Tussey, 647 W. Juniper Court, louisville, CO addressed Xcel Energy's proposed coal power plant in Pueblo, CO. He referred to a newspaper article outlining the increase in energy cost and the environmental pollution associated with the project. He asked Council to support the Louisville residents and businesses who oppose Xcel Energy's proposal. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Brown asked Mr. Tussey if other municipalities have been approached. Mr. Tussey thought the City of Boulder had been notified. Mayor Pro Tem Brown suggested the issue be brought before DRCOG. Council member Muckle suggested the CML. be contacted as well. Mayor Sisk announced the authors' of Frommer's 2006 Travel Guide, Bert Sperling and Peter Sander, named the City of Louisville as the number one place in the United States to raise a family. He congratulated the Louisville residents. Council member Clabots announced the Louisville Senior Center will have a Senior Luncheon on Wednesday, May 17, to celebrate Older Americans Month. Mayor Sisk reported the May 23 Study Session has been cancelled. The City Council will attend the Boulder County Commissioners hearing on the Xcel Energy Compressor Station application. He voiced concern the secondary Dillon Road site would negatively impact the St. Louis Church property. City Manager Simmons stated the City Staff has contacted the Archdioceses and Avista Hospital. Assistant City Manager Balser noted the Boulder County Staff is working on their recommendation for the preferred site for the station. City Manager Simmons explained after the hearing, and a preferred site is selected, Staff and the City's consultant will discuss specific conditions for each site. Mayor Pro Tem Brown voiced his confidence in the City's consultant. Mayor Sisk reported on a letter received from Fire Chief Tim Parker and the Louisville Fire Protection District, thanking the Mayor and Council for their support of the bond issue. Mayor Sisk congratulated Chief Parker and the Louisville Fire Protection District on a successful election.