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City Council Meeting Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 6 of 13 Council Member Clabots voiced his concern the turn over on commercial properties would occur more than once during the twenty five year period. Council Member Yarnell was not convinced of the need for the urban renewal authority or the plan. She asked about operating costs and support services for the revitalization commission and the urban renewal plan. Mayor Sisk responded the operating cost and support services for the revitalization commission could vary over the years depending on the level of development. Council Member Marsella was impressed by the cooperation of the LRC with the Fire District, the Boulder County Commissioners and City Council. She urged Council to approve the opportunity and noted it may not occur again. Mayor Sisk stated the urban renewal plan is a threshold opportunity for the City of Louisville. He noted if this plan is not approved before December 13th, it will be two more years before another p~an can be presented to the Council. He expressed his desire that Louisville make the planning decisions for the area. Sisk stressed the funds would not bE~ depriving the County, and would allow businesses to stay open and providE~ needed infrastructure. He suggested Louisville needs to be competitive with surrounding communities. He stated Council would have ultimate authority and responsibility. He cited several areas that had success with urban renewal. He felt this opportunity would allow Louisville to move forward in a positive manner. Council Member Sackett disagreed the urban renewal plan is the only way to reach the objective. He suggested the City could make a better decision in two more years. He opposed the urban renewal development plan. Council Member Brown stated his desire to guide the development according to the wishes of the City of Louisville. He noted a developer will not put in the needed infrastructure. He expressed the need to take affirmative action to create the Louisville of the future. Mayor Sisk requested public commEmt, and hearing none closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council Member Brown moved Council approve Resolution No. 36, Series 2006 making legislative findings determining an area within the City of Louisville to be a blighted area and appropriate for inclusion in an Urban Renewal Project seconded by Council Member Marsella. Roll call vote was taken. The motion failed by a vote of 3 to 4. No votes: Yarnell, Muckle, Clabots and Sackett.