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City Council Meeting Minutes April 21, 2009 Page 7 of 8 particularly on the use tax. He also suggested putting values on what the tax would provide. He stated it was important to get a baseline on public opinion. Rich Fitzpartrick, 687 Wild rose Way, Louisville, CO thanked Council for considering a citizen survey. He felt it would provide good information. He had previously lived on the east coast and noted the property tax in Louisville is much lower. He voiced his appreciation for the City's recreational areas, bike paths, trails and open space and stated he would support tax increases. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Muckle supported the survey and felt it would have value for citizen education and a baseline. He will run for re-election on City financial issues. Councilor Sackett supported the survey and reported hearing from residents on how much they like the City and don't want services to change. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella supported the survey. She agreed it was not a good economic climate to put a tax issue on the ballot, but the survey would provide a good baseline. She also agreed asking the right questions will be crucial. Councilor Yarnell explained the survey will provide options for the residents and allow them to prioritize the services they receive. There would also be options for the type of taxes and what type of revenue could be derived. She stressed the importance of getting the information out. Mayor Sisk supported the Council being proactive on the options available to the City. He supported the survey and stressed it would gauge the citizen's interest. He asked for two volunteers from Council to work with Staff to finalize the survey questions. He requested a BRaD member be involved. Councilors Dalton and Muckle volunteered. Richard Miller, 1230 Kennedy, Louisville, CO, suggested the survey could be put off for a few months. He noted the unemployment rate is high and he questioned the validity of the responses. Councilor Dalton stated any survey is a snapshot of the time and reflect the attitudes of the time. He felt trending the information is important and voiced his support of the survey. MOTION: Councilor Dalton moved Council direct the City Manager to proceed with contracting with NRC, in the amount of $7,554, for the citizen survey. Councilor Muckle seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.