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City Council Meeting Minutes May 17, 2011 Page 2 of 7 C. Resolution No. 27, Series 2011— A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement by and Between the City of Louisville and Michael Baker Jr. Inc. for Professional Services for the McCaslin Boulevard and Dillon Road Intersection D. Approve Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Consulting Services E. Approve Professional Service Agreement with Bates Engineering, Inc. for Consulting Services F. Approve Qwest Contract for Library T -1 Line PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Alan Sobel, 1408 Kennedy Avenue, Louisville, CO continued his filibuster, which began on April 6, 2010. He stated City officials work closely with large corporations to benefit the financial interest of those corporations at the expense of Louisville residents. He addressed the following documents, which he presented to City Council: An article, which discussed a FCC Commissioner who voted in favor of Comcast's acquisition NBC Universal Corporation, and later left FCC to work for Comcast; a letter he wrote to the City Manager relative to Comcast Television rate changes, a letter he sent to Mayor Sisk and an Open Records Request he filed with the City. He asked when City officials represent the interests of the citizens. Alice Koerner, 1021 Main Street, Louisville, CO addressed the Sonic Boom Bicycle Event and how the short seven -day notice will impact the surrounding residents and businesses. She noted all the public parking lots will be blocked and RTD buses will be rerouted. She recommended the City notify the neighbors much earlier, conduct public forums and surveys, or consider re- routing the race. Emily Jasiak, 1016 Main Street, Louisville, CO also addressed the Sonic Boom Bicycle Event and the notification of the street closure only seven days before the event. She noted no cars are allowed on Main Street between 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on Saturday, May 21 and cars will be towed if parked along the bike route. She felt it is a wonderful event for the City, but suggested the City consider revising their notification policy. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Sisk stated the race did not intend to cause problems for the downtown neighbors or businesses. He agreed the City's policy should be reviewed and more public input should be sought. He did not support cancelling the race. He apologized to the residents for their inconvenience. Mayor Sisk announced he, City Manager Fleming and Economic Development Director Star will be traveling to Las Vegas for the annual Shopping Center Conference. Fourteen appointments have been set for the short day and a half visit.