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Louisville City Council Meeting October 17, 2000 Page 2. Approval of Bills Approval of Minutes (10/03/00) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Dennis Murray, 795 W. Spruce Court, Louisville, Colorado, voiced his concern with the Public Service power line issue. He stated that he and several other homeowners believe that the City needs to obtain independent technical expertise to evaluate this issue. He recommended that the Council appoint a committee to oversee this process. He stated that if the Public Service request were denied by the City and an appeal filed in the Court, the City's decision would probably be upheld. He believed that the Courts and legislators are supporting local control of land use issues and decisions. Ray Schlotts, 647 Manor Wood Lane, Louisville, CO, stated that he has been working on information with respect to the rerouting of the power lines~ He stated that the cost of burial of the lines is prohibitive and therefore, rerouting the lines is necessary. He stated that he has identified 2 1/2 alternative sites for the lines, one of which would be along US 36. He urged the City to establish a working group to oversee the rerouting process. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Tom Mayer, stated that he had received an email from Doug Greensberg, regarding the County's objections to Jeffco Airport and noted that the County is filing objections with the Federal Government. He suggested that it would be wise for the City to also review the issue and asked the City Administrator for an evaluation. With respect to the power lines, Mayer stated he had requested that, if funds were available, the City acquire an independent assessment to investigate whether relocation of the lines is possible. Sisk reported that he received a call from a citizen who supported Home Rule. He stated that he told the citizen that he would bring the issue to the City Council's attention. Davidson reported that Public Service has filed a request to upgrade the transmission lines to the Public Utilities Commission.