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City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2013 Page 18 of 21 plan is to take the vision of what was heard from the community and match what is already allowed. The Comprehensive Plan allows a much more diverse economy while preserving the community character and fiscal stability. Mr. Russ outlined the history of growth and development in Louisville from Old Town to South Boulder Road and McCaslin Boulevard. He noted the added rooftops brought in commercial business, new housing attracted office development. The high point was in the 1990's, but congestion and commercial retail competition brought the City to a crossroads. The Comprehensive Plan sets the framework for which the small area plans can implement and set specific recommendations for neighborhood plans. PUBLIC COMMENT Sid Vinall, 544 Leader Circle, Louisville, CO, Citizen's Action Council, presented 120 postcards from Louisville citizens, who have serious concerns over the City's direction of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Their concern centered on the proposal for new multifamily units, which would put a strain on City services and add more cars to City streets and thoroughfares and result in a reduced water supply. He stated the Comprehensive Plan Update core values do not support the citizens. He did not support the Comprehensive Plan Update. Paula Palmer, 1603 Cottonwood Drive, Louisville, CO felt there is a disconnect between the Comprehensive Plan Update and the desires of the citizens. She expressed concern over the density of developments and the impact to the existing neighborhoods. She addressed the four-acre Baptist Church parcel, which many residents would like to see purchased as open space. She thanked the Ward I Council members for listening to the neighbors concerns at the Ward Meeting held last month. Terry Nelson, 2252 Crown Circle, Louisville, CO concurred with the comments of the previous speakers and requested the Council take their time on approving the Comprehensive Plan Update. Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO requested more information on how their properties would be impacted. She addressed the South Boulder Road corridor and the projected increase in traffic. She felt the City should measure the impact on the neighbors from the high density housing at Steel Ranch and North End. Ashley Stolzman, 375 Taft Court, Louisville, CO had questions relative to fiscal analysis and the 20-year forecast and how the framework allows it. Rich Channel, 1611 Circle Drive, Louisville, CO stated the City Council starts a project, but does not finish it before starting another project. He addressed the issue of water forced conservation for Louisville and proposed multifamily projects.