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Louisville City Council Meeting April 18, 2000 Page 2. Award Bid - Lake Park Bridge Installation Project Resolution No. 25, Series 2000- Metro Mayor's Caucus Single Family Bond Program PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA David Ehrenberger, 601 Fairfield, Louisville, addressed the issue of a roller hockey rink in Louisville. He stated that he and his family enjoy the sport of in-line hockey. He noted that he is a hockey coach and believes that team sports teach the youth many valuable skills and respect for each other. He asked the Council to consider construction of an in-line hockey complex. Claire Guidas, 829 Mount Evans Court, stated that she is a Peak to Peak Charter School Board Member and has worked on this project for 2.5 years. She stated that over 130 Louisville students have enrolled or applied to attend the Peak to Peak Charter School for the fall session. She noted that it is the intent of the Peak to Peak Board to cooperate with all governmental authorities in constructing the school. She noted that the Planning Commission has reviewed and passed the PUD Special Review Use for a school, without conditions. She proposed that building construction be allowed to proceed on building "C" while they work with City Staff on issues associated with the educational facility, such as traffic flow, child safety, and student drop off zones. She proposed these issues come before the Planning Commission on June 13, 2000 and presented to City Council for final hearing no later than July 5, 2000. She asked the Council to consider their proposal. Tore Christensen, 1289 Claremont, Boulder, President of Peak to Peak Charter School stated that they are trying to comply with State regulations and continue the SRU process with the City. He expressed the schools' appreciation of Councils' concern over safety issues, and asked for a more expedient process to allow the school to open in the fall. He stated that they have been informed by the State and the Boulder Valley School District that the Colorado Department of Labor will issue the building permits. Christensen noted that 300 students are enrolled for the fall session, and that 300 students additional applied but were denied due to lack of space. He stated that they are in the process of purchasing furniture and hiring teachers and asked Council to work with Peak to Peak Charter School. Devyn Shafer, 707 12th Street, Boulder, stated that she has had trouble finding a school. She thought that the Peak to Peak Charter School would work for her.