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City Council Meeting Minutes August 16,2005 Page 6 of 11 Mayor Sisk stated the Comprehensive Plan process has allowed the public to participate, and he applauded everyone for their participation. He addressed the projected population vision of 23,000, which would be phased over a 20-year period. He suggested in Chapter 3, in lieu of a vision population of 23,000, the statement "an expressed intent of the plan that Louisville will have a population of 23,000" be added. He noted there are ways for Council and the public to make decisions. He addressed public comment that the Comp Plan is flawed, and stated the Council and the public could work together on those areas. Council member Marsella supported Mayor Sisk's proposed language of "an expressed intent for a population of 23,000." Council member Levihn asked City Attorney Light if he was comfortable with language proposed on the Hoyle property. City Attorney Light responded he was. He explained the language is needed as there are existing provisions of the Comp Plan that need to be clarified. He stated the paragraph reinforces the intent that the IGA continues, however if an IGA amendment is obtained, this Comp Plan can follow the lead of an IGA amendment. PUBLIC COMMENT Bill McDermott, 255 Fairfield Lane, Louisville, CO suggested the plan be viewed as an enabling document rather than a restrictive one. He stated there should be some safeguards that would enable Louisville to be better. He complimented Council on conducting a public process. George Emmett, 143 Jackson Drive Louisville, CO thanked Council member Marsella for her response letter. He noted when he moved to Louisville, the population was less than 10,000, and based on present growth patterns, Louisville will be the smallest city in Boulder County. He voiced his belief the City Council has done an admirable job for the citizens and urged the Council to move forward with the adoption of the Comp Plan. John Leary, 1116 La Farge Avenue, Louisville, CO addressed the issue of the population projections, and explained the major issue is the residential units and not an exact population cap of 23,000. He addressed regional market area, and stated the financial analysis does not support the projection. He noted he has a difference of opinion with the Planning Staff with the use by right issue on Highway 42. His opinion also differed on the issue of open school enrollment and the need for patio homes for empty nesters. Ty Gee, 253 Hoover Court, Louisville, CO addressed Council's comments on the projected population for Louisville and regional retail to attract and obtain sales tax revenue. He questioned whether residential housing is necessary to attract regional retail as was suggested by the consultants.