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City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2008 Page 12 of 17 Mayor Sisk opened the public; hearing and requested a Staff presentation. Public Works Director Phare explained Dillon Road Project will provide drainage and roadway improvements adjacent to Dillon Road from 96th Street to east of South 104th Street. The Council authorized the Public Works Department to negotiate with property owneirs along Dillon Road for acquisition of right-of-way for the project. An agreement was reached with Mr. Joel Self for the acquisition of 7,000 square feet of his property along with granting a 10' wide construction easement along the southern boundary of his property for the project. The City will reimburse Mr. Self $21,000 for his property with an additional $6,000 for miscellaneous expenses associated with the transaction. Mayor Sisk closed the public hearing. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Marsella moved to approve Resolution No.18, Series 2008, seconded by Councilor Clabots. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION -LOUISVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATIONS / DEMOLITION Mayor Sisk explained the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is hosting a joint meeting with the Louisville City Council regarding the planned renovation/demolition of Louisville Middle School on May 7th, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. A position paper and ini~ormation was prepared and submitted at the request of Councilor Muckle. Councilor Muckle noted the value of the meeting for the Council and Louisville residents. He explained there are two issues with respect to the joint meeting. 1) The public be allowed to speak longer. 2) Suggest incorporating the facade into their design and the opportunity to have the Historic Preservation Commission and the Louisville Museum examine the historic artifacts. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. Mike Koertje, 887 Welch Court, Louisville, CO thanked Council for their support and noted at the joint meeting Council will have very little participation, and the public comment at the end of the meeting will allow each speaker only two minutes to address the issue.. He encouraged Council to support the position paper and to request the agenda be changed to delete the School District's presentation and allow more public participation. Susan Morris, 939 W. Maple Court, Louisville, CO voiced her appreciation to the Council for their support. ShE, was disappointed with the agenda, which will not permit a public discussion. She hoped the agenda could be modified.