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City Council Meeting Minutes October 18, 2011 • Page 6 of 17 RESOLUTION No. 71, SERIES 2011 — A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING A RE- ROUTE OF THE 228 BUS ROUTE WITHIN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (RTD) BOARD Mayor Sisk requested a staff presentation. Planner McMillan explained RTD is considering numerous service cuts to the regional transportation system in 2012. The 228 route is underperforming, and has the potential to be cut in the future if ridership is not improved. The proposed re-route is intended to increase ridership on the 228 by improving the efficiency of the route and bringing the route closer to more potential riders. The new route would run from McCaslin to Via Appia, to South Boulder Road, on to Cottonwood Drive and continue to Garfield Street where it would go left to South Boulder Road and then return to Via Appia. On September 14, 2011, City Staff held a public meeting to consider a re-route of the 228, bringing the bus down Lafayette Street before continuing back to South Boulder Road. Although this route would have worked as a transit service solution, it was an unacceptable option to the Lafayette neighborhood because of safety, noise, and increased traffic. Due to the opposition, staff removed the Lafayette Street option. On October 5, 2011, staff held a public meeting to discuss the option of bringing the bus down Cottonwood Drive. The proposed re-route of the 228 will help to ensure the 228 • remains a transportation option for Louisville citizens. Staff recommended City Council pass Resolution No. 71, Series 2011 and authorize Mayor Sisk to send Resolution No. 71, Series 2011 along with a cover letter to the RTD Board expressing the City's sentiments on the re-route of the 228. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Clabots, Mayor Pro Tern Marsella and Mayor Sisk thanked staff for their public outreach and voiced their support for the proposed re-route of the 228 bus route. MOTION: Councilor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 71, Series 2011, seconded by Councilor Clabots. All were in favor. Absent: Councilor Yarnell. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2012 BUDGET AND 2012 - 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN PRESENTATION — Public Hearing Mayor Sisk opened the public hearing and requested a staff presentation. City Manager Fleming explained the City Council reviewed and discussed the proposed 2012 Budget at the October 4, and October 11 Council meetings and provided direction on a number of items. The changes include the following: • 1) The McCaslin/Washington underpass: Design costs of $175,000 were included in 2012 and $1,025,000 in 2013 for construction for a total of $1.2 Million.