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City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2006 Page 9 of 21 urban renewal plan. He felt waiting would prevent opportunities available to the City of Louisville. He commended Council and the LRC for their work and voiced his belief the LRC has a valuable tool in the development of the area. Bob Brisnehan, 913 Main Street, Louisville, CO asked why the urban renewal plan was being reviewed again. He stated he was not opposed to the urban renewal plan but requested it be kept to the east. Mayor Sisk explained the issue was called up at the last Council meeting however this would be the final hearing on the urban renewal plan. Charlene Bandurian, 139 Lincoln Circle, Louisville, CO stated the urban renewal authority would ruin the character of the City. Although she agreed the Highway 42 area could be improved, she did 110t support the urban renewal plan. Rob Lathrop, 601 Johnson Street, Louisville, CO, Vice-Chair of the Louisville Revitalization Commissioner, explained a portion of the downtown area was included in the blighted area, so the TIF funding could be used to make improvements. He noted Council's work with Boulder County, LRC relinquishing power to Council and the new Impact statement. He urged Council to approve the urban renewal plan. Randy Caranci, 441 Elk Trail, Lafayette, CO voiced his opposition to the urban renewal plan and requested more time and effort be put into a plan. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Sackett stated he studied the urban renewal plan and noted in eight to ten years, rapid transit (FasTracks) will come to Louisville. His major concerns; Council control, and fiscal stability have been resolved. He stressed the need to go forward. Council member Clabots reported 011 meeting with residents and discussing the urban renewal issues. He agreed the word blight is undesirable. He stressed the need for infrastructure within the City. He commended Council member Sackett for his diligence in bringing forward the needed changes. Council member Muckle expressed his disappointment with the process followed by the Council. He noted months a~)o citizens expressed their concerns over the urban renewal plan. He stated it would be inappropriate to vote on the urban renewal plan without voting first on Hesolution No. 59, Series 2006. Mayor Sisk applauded the citizens who made arguments for and against the urban renewal plan. He noted everyone wants what is right for the City. He stated it is a revolving communicative process. He explained waiting is an alternative, but noted there are ramifications for waiting. He addressed the IGA