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Kyle Callahan, 220 South Jefferson, Louisville, Colorado, spoke in favor of the school impact fees. He stated that one of the fees that isn't charged is an impact fee to the school system, while there are hook-up fees to the sewer and water, etc. He felt that, if Louisville were to come to the table as more of a partner with Boulder Valley School District, they would be more likely to be more expedient to answer more of Louisville's problems concerning overcrowding. He felt development should pay it's own way. Pat Hornbostel, 655 West Hawthorn, Louisville, Colorado, stated that when the houses around the golf course came in, he asked that an impact fee be implemented. When Lafayette brought in Blue Heron Estates, he asked Lafayette if they would implement an impact fee. He stated that there are now houses in both places and they are not the schools for them. Hornbostel stated that development had to start paying its own way and now is the time to act. Susan Morris, 939 West Maple Court, Louisville, encouraged Council's support of the school impact fee. Colorado, Davidson called for anyone else in the audience wishing to speak in favor or against Ordinance No. 1118. NONE Davidson closed the public hearing and called for Council comments. Howard noticed on the proposed ordinance that there were no provisions for escrowing any monies that are collected. Griffiths stated that the ordinance itself does not impose a school impact fee. It is an advisory question being presented to the voters asking the voters of Louisville if they would support a school impact fee subject to these conditions. If the vote is "yes," the Council would not be obligated to impose a school impact fee. Council would have to draft a specific ordinance imposing a fee. Howard: Griffiths: Would us going to the people decrease their ability to win a suit against the City of Louisville? Likely not. The issues that they have raised in that case are similar to issues that might be raised with respect to any Boulder Valley entity, including Louisville. They are not related to whether or not there was voter approval of the measure.