Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2011 08 01

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BRaD Meeting Summary July 6, 2011 Page 2 of 3 CONVERSATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY, SAM LIGHT, REGARDING EXPARTE COMMUNICATION, OPEN MEETINGS, RESTRICTIONS ON COMMITTEE MEMBER’S ROLES IN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW CONVERSATIONS Sam Light delivered a short refresher of the Open Meetings training and reviewed guidelines for email communications and what is and isn’t allowed. No substantive discussion via email or in person for 3 or more members is allowed, as this would qualify as an open meeting where the meeting would need to be advertised and open to the public. Attorney Light reviewed quasi- judicial, legislative and administrative actions and which groups have which type of action. BRAD does not have quasi-judicial authority, but rather administrative. However, there are quasi-judicial responsibilities for some BRaD members if they also sit on Council or Planning Commission. Elected and appointed officials can wear multiple hats but members should know who they are representing when sitting in public meetings or receiving email communication, and when they need to excuse themselves from a discussion/decision. Attorney Light wants to avoid an accusation that a member of Council is not impartial on a decision. The remedy is always to disclose what you know. CTC TRAIL UPDATE – ROB LATHROP The 3 trail options went before the Open Space Advisory Board (OSAB) and they recommended Option 2 which costs $30,000 more than Option 1. Option 2 also includes having to negotiate an easement with Lockheed Martin. Option 2 is a more serpentine route thought to be selected by OSAB because of its sustainability and a more desirable trail connection. The trail project is being submitted as a recommended 2012 CIP. During the budget process, Council can discuss if more money should be approved for a more meandering trail. CTC Metro District is still on board to contribute 50% of the project costs up to $55,000. Scott Reichenberg, CTC, cautioned the group that it will take additional time and money to negotiate an easement if Option 2 is selected. Going forward, Rob Lathrop committed to staying involved with this trail connection and any future trail connection on the west side of CTC when the time comes. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, TOM PHARE, ADDRESSING QUESTIONS ON WATER UTILITY Tom Phare, Public Works Director, presented a quick overview of the big picture of managing the water utility for the City and an overview of tap fees. The City is embarking on a Facility Plan which will be a platform for working on rate structure. Some discussion centered on tap fees rates for commercial, multi-family and single family and Planning Director Russ mentioned that the commercial tap fee is less than a single family for identical size. Director Phare went on to explain the reasoning behind the different rates. Member Muckle commented that as a member of the Water Committee, tap fees in Louisville are a bargain. Member Menaker brought up the City selling water to Eldorado Springs. Director Phare clarified the details of the 5-year program with Eldorado. Scott Reichenberg from CTC asked what will be the status of water availability at CTC once the development is totally built out. Director Phare said CTC is in good shape. PEGGY FOSTER, RAVEN TRANSPORTATION – Peggy Foster, owner of Raven Transportation in Louisville, summarized her recent award from American Express Open for being named one of 50 women receiving the MC 1000 Award. These are women entrepreneurs who plan to build their businesses to $1,000,000 in revenue. Peggy also talked about her strong desire to give back to other women in the community.