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Louisville City Council Meeting October 15, 2002 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Bridget Bacon, 195 S. Washington Avenue, Louisville, CO, addressed information appearing in the voter's guide, concerning Memory Square Pool and Ballot Issues 2A and 2B. She referred to the "League of Women Voter's Ballot Issues 2002" published in the Daily Camera, containing the following argument: "passage of 2A would hasten the closing the of Memory Square Pool." She referred to the Boulder County Election Booklet containing the following statement: "City Council has said that if this ballot issue passes, the Memory Square Pool will most likely be closed, and it is unfair to old town residents to take away the only City recreational facility in the old section of Louisville." It was her belief that false statements were submitted to the League of Women's Voters and to the County based on rumors. She stated that false rumors could have an unfair affect on the political process and asked Council to reinforce publicly that no decision has been made relative to the Memory Square Swimming Pool. Christy Shine, 192 S. Polk St., Louisville, CO, addressed a Ward III meeting where she voiced her concern on the amount of the traffic along Polk Street. She explained that several other residential areas have similar traffic concerns. She stated that Council member Brown suggested a Citizens' Traffic Advisory Committee to assist Council on traffic issues. She asked Council to discuss forming such a committee at a work session. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Davidson stated that City Council has made no decision relative to closing Memory Square Swimming Pool. He noted that Council has directed Staff to do a detailed study on what is required to update at Memory Square Pool. Brown stated that he looks forward to the report from the Aquatic Architect, which will outline what it required to rejuvenate Memory Square Swimming Pool. Brown reported on the Ward III meeting, and stated that 40 residents were in attendance. He noted the residents were updated on the overpass and the South Sub Area Planning process. He stated that the discussions centered on traffic congestion in a number of neighborhoods. He suggested a traffic advisory board that could take testimony from citizens and forward information to the Council and Public Works Department. Sisk addressed the issue of statements relative to the closure of Memory Square Pool. He stated that after some research, he found some indication of discussion in the July 16, 2002 City Council Minutes, wherein Gail Wetrogran voiced her opposition to the bond issue. Sisk quoted the minutes as follows: "Wetrogan inquired about an article in the newspaper referencing the creation of a special tax district to keep Memory Square swimming pool open. She asked if her taxes would be tripled." 2