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Louisville City Council Meeting September 16, 2003 Page 9 of 11 Johnstone stated at this time there is not an answer to the question, however, there may be certain solutions such as the creation of improvement districts. Davidson agreed there might be some sort of district to implement the plan. He stressed the importance of the plan as it creates a framework for developing the area. Brown emphasized there is depth to the development and stated the multiple development plans will enhance the downtown area. MOTION: Sisk moved for Council approval of Resolution No. 29, Series 2003, seconded by Levihn. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 30, SERIES 2003 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HIGHWAY 42 REVITALIZATION AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - public hearing (advertised Daily Camera 09/10/03) Davidson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against Resolution No. 30, Series 2003. Eva Kosinski, 1301 Jackson Court, Louisville, CO, voiced her concern over the undermining on property east of Highway 42. Davidson called for other public comments and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Sisk moved for Council approval of Resolution No. 30, Series 2003, seconded by Brown. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. STAFF REPORTS City Manager Bill Simmons asked Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd to report on the progress of the construction of new Police/Court facility. Boyd reported the basement for the Police/Court facility has been dug, and caissons to reinforce the structure will be poured this week. She stated the project is on schedule and within its budget. Simmons asked Public Works Director Tom Phare to update Council on the reuse water line to the Coal Creek Golf Course and the Highway 42/96th Street Connection project. Phare reported stated the bid documents would be available to bidders next week for the reuse line to the Coal Creek Golf Course. He anticipated awarding the bid the week of October 6, for Council's approval on October 21. Construction will start thereafter, with a targeted completion date of April of 2004. He reported on the Open Space Advisory Board meeting where details were given on the alignment chosen for the Highway 42/96th Street Connection. The Board expressed concern over utilization of the Dutch Creek Open Space and that the impacts will not be fully mitigated. Their concerns centered on the native grasses, which would take a number of years to fill in. He stressed the Public Works Department will commit to restoration of native grasses.