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Louisville City Council Meeting August 6, 2002 Page 7 Keany commented that the Downtown Business Association has not expressed an opinion on the increase or decrease of the bus service. He reported that the RTD Board has already made the decision to delay the implementation of the DASH service because of the concerns expressed, and the service is not scheduled to begin until January 1st. He reported on a meeting he attended with the City Staff, Debra Basket from the 36 TMO, RTD representatives and other individuals. He stated that there might be a way to allow the DASH schedule to go forward, and to relieve the neighbors who live along the old town portion of Pine Street. He stated that the draft letter to RTD is not appropriate and he suggested sending a letter to the Board thanking them for reopening the public process and allowing concerns and other alternatives to be discussed. He commented that he did not believe that parking garages would be constructed for the new public library as the site chosen has amble space for parking. Levihn commented that there seems to be a misconception that Louisville is making a decision on the DASH service. He explained that RTD alone would make the decision. He noted that the only the decision Council will make will be whether a letter should be sent to RTD. He stated that he did not feel comfortable with four Council members authorizing a letter to RTD. He favored attending the roundtable meeting and discussing the alternatives. Davidson stated that there is also a misconception that things will always remain the same. He explained that increased traffic along a main arterial is to be expected. He commented that Ms. Clements had a legitimate complaint about her four-foot fence, and stated he would be willing to grant her an exemption to build a six-foot fence. He addressed the draft letter to RTD and stated he was not in favor of sending the letter at this time. He suggested that the roundtable should meet and discuss the issues. Mayer explained that, at the time of development of the Pine Street Park Subdivision, four-foot fences were a requirement for homes along the open space. He suggested that the Planning Staff review the four-foot fence issue. MOTION: Keany moved that Council send a letter to RTD thanking them for delaying the DASH service and for reopening the public process, and ollowing other citizens to be involved in the process, seconded by Levihn. All in favor. Sisk, Van Pelt and Brown excused. Davidson called for a recess at 8:30 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 1396 SERIES 2002 - AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 8.56 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES PROHIBITED, AND INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN INDOOR PUBLIC PLACES AND OUTDOOR EATING AREAS - 1st reading - set public hearing 08/20/02 Davidson called for City Attorney introduction.