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Louisville City Council Meeting March 16, 2004 Page 7 of 10 Mayor Sisk called for Staffpresentation. Public Works Director Tom Phare reviewed the history of the Drought Management Plan (DMP). He outlined the final version of the City's Drought Management Plan, for Council final ratification, adoption and subsequent use in future drought events. Over the last year, Staff has received a number of comments and suggestions regarding the plan. Those comments were consistent with the overall philosophy of a rate based demand reduction plan incorporated into the plan. The DMP includes significant pricing disincentives to reduce water demand during various stages of drought. It also allows each customer to utilize water in a manner consistent with their own personal needs, while providing pricing disincentives so that water is not wasted. Mayor Sisk asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the City of Louisville Drought Management Plan. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO complimented Staff for a well-written plan. He offered several suggestions, such as water budgeting and addressed the issues of fairness and flexibility. He explained the public will need assistance, and asked that the City do everything it can to get the information out to the citizens. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Brown stressed the importance of giving guidance and assistance to the citizens. He suggested a standard notification process and an emergency notification process. Mayor Sisk voiced his appreciation to Staff for their work on the Drought Management Plan and his support of the plan. MOTION: Council member Brown moved to adopt the Drought Management Plan, seconded by Council member Van Pelt. All in favor. Absent: Council member Levihn. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1443, SERIES 2004 - AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DISCONNECTION OF TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE - 1st reading - set public hearing for April 6, 2004 Mayor Sisk called for City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Sam Light read Ordinance No. 1443, Series 2004. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved to publish Ordinance No. 1443, Series 2004 and set a public heating for April 6, 2004, seconded by Council member Brown. All in favor. Absent: Council member Levihn.