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Minutes - page 2 Nov. 4, 1976 RTD CONT'D He also stated that there can be charter service, should the need arise. Councilman Domenico noted his diapproval of the RTD plan and that he was totally against RTD. He also asked why Mr. O'Dell was doing all the work. Mr. Leahy stated that RTD did put the ex- pense for the bus and the reason Mr. O'Dell is putting the route together is because he will be the one running it. Councilman DiLorenzo stated that she would like to see some service in the after hours, during late evening. Councilman MCDonald stated that the City received an RTD budget statement and she did not see where there would be any service change in the budget for Louisville. Mr. Leahy stated that there was a budget for paratransit vehicles. Councilman McDonald stated that she did not like it and did not feel that it would work and that Louisville should not be used as a test run. Mr. Leahy stated that Louisville will not be used for testing and that the project will be moving into Netherland and up into Lyons. Another representative for RTD stated that a study was made in the Louisville area, Boulder County and tabulations were pro- cessed for the needs of the City. He stated that there still needs to be a study made with the City and that he would speak with Mr. Wurl. He also stated that the study shows that paratransit facilities should be ade- quate at this time and they hope to build up to a regular running of the RTD buses. Mr. Conarroe asked what type of plans there were for a shelter of some sort for persons waiting for the buses. He also stated that he was not happy with RTD service and felt that if it does not im- prove, it should be closed all together. RTD representatives stated that they are awaiting word on a grant for depots. After discussion it was noted that RTD will be getting with Mr. Wurl to discuss their services. 2.