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Louisville City Council Meeting October 17, 2000 Page 3. RESOLUTION NO. 61, SERIES 2000, A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING CITIZENS TO VOTE 'NO' ON STATE INITIATIVE AMENDMENTS 21 ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000 Mayor Davidson read Resolution No. 61, Series 2000. He stressed the negative impact that Amendment 21 would have on the City's ability to provide capital improvements and services for the citizens and businesses in Louisville in 2001 and future years. He noted that this is an important issue for the City of Louisville. and its citizens. Sisk stated that Amendment 21 violates government and that he strongly supports Resolution No. 61, Series 2000, urging citizens to vote no on Amendment 21. Mayer stated that small districts would also be affected, including the Louisville Fire Protection District. He noted that Amendment 21 would essentially eliminate small districts. He stated that Amendment 21 is the most radical initiative he has ever seen and he concurred with Councilman Sisk's remarks. MOTION: Keany moved that Council approve Resolution No. 61, Series 2000, seconded by Brown. All in favor. Sisk asked that statistics on the ramifications of Amendment 21, should it pass, be made available to the public and asked for posting on the government channel and on the Web Page. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SENIOR GAMES Parks and Recreation Director Steve Baysinger reported that Louisville was well represented in the Annual Rocky Mountain Senior Games. The games are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle and competition in a variety of sporting events for the Colorado's senior population. Mayor Davidson and Council recognized the achievements of the Louisville Senior Athletes and expressed their best wishes for those that will compete in the nationals. The six participants in the 2000 Rocky Mountain Senior Games were Ron Leggett, Glenn Pierce, Bob Raikes, Sigmund Williams, Jack Walsh, and Pat Walsh.