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AUTHORIZATION MARK VAN ARK WATER TAP REQUEST HR. MARK VAN ARK 8/4/81 Page - 2 - The reason for the survey was for the best interest of their patients as well as hospital to be on target with services offered and are needed. On a national basis out of every 1,000 population members 750 report one or more injuries or illnesses per month - out of this 750, 250 go on to seek health care; their interest is in the 250. Hr. Leavitt was asking council's authorization to mail the survey to approxi- mately 3% of the Lousiville residents to find out what percent of the needs are that are not being met. A public meeting would be held after the survey is conducted to inform the residents and council of the results. Hayor Caranci informed Mr. Leavitt that our City was a firm supporter of their Flight For Life services. Councilman DelPizzo moved that a letter of authorization be sent to Mr. John Leavitt to mail the survey on health care needs to the residents of Louisville. Seconded by Councilman Meier. Question called for. All in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Caranci advised council that Mr. Van Ark had applied for a water tap, and he was given the water tap without the approval of council. Our ordinance specifies that no outside water tap will be granted unless council approves it. This was done by an oversight, and the Mayor requested that the money for the water tap be refunded Mr. Van Ark and the water tap would be revoked until it is approved by Council. Each member of council had a copy of Mr. Van Ark's letter addressed to Adminis- trator Wurl requesting and "outside water tap." He introduced himself to council and stated his address was Sugar Loaf, Boulder, Colorado - was representing his mother who would benefit from the water tap. He explained that his mother's well of 30 years was rendered useless by the