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properties are sold. Concerning the "adopt a strip", that's hoping that each homeowner will pay the $2.00 a sq. ft. to landscape it, deed that property to the City, and voluntarily in perpetuity say that they will maintain it. That's not a very attractive option and there are also some liability questions in there. Not all of the homeowners are in agreement with that. Annette Brand, City Administrator stated that if the Council is leaning in the favor of accepting the proposal from the homeowners, Council could go back to staff and work with them and address the questions that have been brought up. Then, bring back a more complete proposal for the homeowners to consider. Mayer moved for Council to direct staff to address the issues that have been raised tonight, to negotiate with the homeowners, and to come back to Council with a final proposal. Seconded by Lathrop. All in favor except Hornbostel. DISCUSSION/MOTION - REQUEST BY TED JOHNSON - EXCEPTION TO DESIGN GUIDELINES - 6' PRIVACY FENCE AGAINST CITY OPEN SPACE John Franklin, Director of Public Works, explained Mr. Johnson's request for a privacy fence on his lot which joins Via Appia and an open space area that is a westward extension from Lake Park. The City's design guidelines, which were adopted by Council several years ago were the source for review with regard to what type of fence can be place against open space. He had come to Council for discussion and direction. Ted Johnson, 1320 Franklin Avenue, Louisville, CO. Johnson: I sent a letter to the Mayor and the members of Council stating the reasons I would like to put in the fence, which pretty well states my case. Davidson called for Council comments or questions. Mayer: Franklin: Why is this coming before Council? There is no PUD or precedent for changing the design guidelines. Mayer: I don't see what's exceptional about this case. 9