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Louisville City Council Meeting January 15,2002 Page 2 B. Approval of thE? Mlfnutes 01/02/02 and 01/07/02 C. Authorization to Bid Public Works Capital Improvement Projects D. Resolution No.1, series 2002 - Christopher Plaza 11, Phase 2, Final PUD Development Plan for an 7,550 S.F. Retail Building PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Tim Martersteck, 804 Trail Ridge Drive, Louisville, CO stated that he is a freshman at Monarch High School and was given a U.S. Government class project to complete this semester. He explained that the project requires that he select a topic that is important to him, fully research the subject, interview individuals and perform action-orientated services. Martersteck's chosen topic involves local government, and addresses the lack of a Skate Park for in line skaters in Louisville. He explained that he completed the research of the topic by compiling preliminary data, then interviewed Council member Don Brown. Martersteck stated that he complied with the action-orientated service, by surveying 14 Louisville residents. He then interviewed the Director of the YMCA Teen Program, and received information about the City of Boulder' s Skate Parks, for comparison purposes. He addfl~ssed the need of a Skate Park and stated his intent to increase awareness of the lack of a Skate Park in Louisville. Lou DellaCava, DellaCavaffebo Development Co. LLC, 5266 Waterstone Drive, Boulder, CO commended the Planning and Public Works Department's staff. He stated that the Planning Department and City Engineer Craig Kitzman was cooperative and professional in addressing problems, which occurred during the planning process for Christopher Plaza n, Phase II. He stated that they were treated fairly by the City staff, and with respect and dignity. Brown thanked Mr. DellaCava for his positive comments about City staff. Brown thanked Tim Martersteck for his research and encouraged him to continue to work toward a Skate Park in Louisville. Brown congratulated John Sackett for being selected as a torchbearer for the Winter Olympics. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Sisk reported on a Futures Conference held at Monarch High School that he and Council member Brown attended. He voiced his concern that Louisville was not represented on the Steering Committee. He asked the City Manager to investigate this matter to ascertain if a Louisville representative can been appointed. He reported that the Steering Committee would conduct nim~ meetings within the multi-school district area. He invited Louisville residents to express their views on education. 2