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Louisville City Council Meeting February 6, 2001 Page 3. She noted that the previous owner drained it because there was insufficient water to maintain the pond all year long. She stated that wildlife was abundant when the pond was full. She stated her belief that wildlife and water go together. She stated that she was a member of the steering committee that reviewed this project and noted that there were notices of the public meetings. She stated that the restoration project would benefit the community and that she and many of the citizens of Louisville are looking forward to the completion of the project. Don Durso, 154 S. Cleveland, Louisville, CO spoke to the issue of the Louisville Fishing Pond Project. He questioned the location for the fishing hole project and stated that there are open space areas within Louisville that are better suited for such a project. He asked that the project be halted until the Open Space Advisory Board completes the inventory of the land and wildlife. He also suggested that the City hire a natural resource specialist to appropriately manage the open space and wildlife in Louisville. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayer stated that Jefferson County is proposing a large development of antenna structures on Eldora Mountain. He felt these structures would have a direct impact on the quality of life in this area, and on the Eldora Mountain area. He asked that the City Administrator look into what is happening and inform Council. Mayer also reported on a proposed draft of an Intergovernmental Agreement from the Recycling Authority, which would terminate the operations of that Authority. He asked the City Administrator if the matter could be put on the agenda for Council approval. Keany commented that the open space area for the swimming hole project is not an area for having dogs off their leash. He asked that residents call the police department if they see dogs running at large in that area. Brown stated that he was encouraged by the tremendous turnout of the Ward and Mayor's meeting. He noted that a lot of concern was voiced about the pond issue and it was great to have citizen participation. He agreed that the City needs expertise in the open space area that would focus on the investment put into those lands. He hoped that the Council could move forward with that issue. Davidson stated that Finance Committee reviewed the Natural Gas bill for the City and noted an increase of 137% from last year.