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Sis. k stated that the figures in Table B needed to be recalculated, as they were calculated on $7,725. Gr~ffiths stated that because of the delay and adoption on 2nd reading under Table B, "effective January 1, 1994," if the Council apE,roved it, because of the emergency clause, it would take effect on February 15, 1994, which would need to be changed. Council needed to authorize her to change each one of the numbers under Res~idential to the appropriate percentage figure, prior to the final publication of the Ordinance. Howard modified his motion to be an effective date of February 15, 19~4. Seconder, Mayer, accepted that. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 7 - 0 vote. PRESENTATION - REGIONAL TRAILS PRESENTATION AND REQUEST FOR LETTERS IN SUPPORT OF TRAILS AND TRAIL CONNECTION - RANDY B URKHARDT, PARKS Randy Burkhardt, Parks Planner, explained that in December he attended a meeting with the Boulder County Consortium of Cities and the trails planners from throughout Boulder County. They discussed a master trails plan for Boulder County. The State of Colorado had increased the State Trails Fund this year from $200,000 to $1.2 million, which is just for 1994. He reviewed maps and charts. He stated that in applying for the grants, the City of Louisville Parks Department would be applying for the Davidson Mesa Trail Grant and the western portion of the Coal Creek Trail. Boulder County will be applying for the grant on the eastern portion of the trail. He asked Council to pledge their support for these pr¢.j ects. Mayer stated that each community would be providing letters of support. Boulder County will be submitting one in support of Louisville's trails effort and vise-versa. Ail of the Consortium men.ers are going to be writing a letter from the Consortium to suE,port all of the trail efforts in the County. Davidson called for Council questions, comments, or motions. Sisk moved that Council approve the two letters to be sent to the State Trails Committee supporting trails within the City of Louisville, as well as the other trail connections throughout Boulder County and authorize Mayor Davidson to sign the letter of suE.port. Seconded by Howard. Lathrop stated that it is very important for businesses to support the trails and communicate that to the various organizations that make the grants. He felt the trails are an economic asset to the co~unity, so he encouraged the businesses to show their support. Ail in favor. 5