I'd like to express my concern that a treasure in Lakewood is at risk of being severely impacted: Bear Creek Lake Park. I appreciate and acknowledge the water situation in Colorado, both now and in the future. However, the gain in water storage is minimal compared to the impact to the park, the wildlife it supports and the enjoyment provided by the community. I strongly encourage preserving Bear Creek Lake Park as-is and finding water storage solutions less impactful to our community.

I would like to correct some of the false information posted by Mr. Claus. First, there was no need for Councilor Able to recuse himself from voting on my appointment to the planning commission because, under the law, no conflict of interest exists. Next, neither the Strategic Growth Initiative nor Lakewood Neighborhood Partnerships (LNP) are “dark money” groups. In fact, Councilor Able resigned from LNP prior to taking his oath of office, long before the growth initiative. Thank you to Councilor Able for addressing these relentless false attacks which are professional and personal and which do nothing to further the public discourse.

Save Bear Creek Lake Park is asking Council to advocate for alternatives and compromise in the Bear Creek Lake Reallocation Feasibility Study. Over 500 acres of the most cherished and ecologically sensitive regions of the Park are at risk of being inundated in the potential expansion of the Reservoir. This includes over a mile of the Bear Creek Corridor and most of the wooded, riparian areas in the Park. The Army Corps of Engineers is seeking input into the Study and scoping alternatives which could allow for increased water storage while preserving this priceless community resource. The primary municipal partners seeking storage in Bear Creek Lake at this time are the Cities of Brighton, Berthoud and Dacono. The attached letter addresses Lakewood's potential role in the Study and describes how this project fits into Colorado's water storage goals. Respectfully, Katie Gill Chair Save Bear Creek Lake Park

Save Bear Creek Lake Park respectfully asks the City Council to advocate for alternatives and compromise in discussions around expanding the Bear Creek Reservoir. Originally built for flood control, a Feasibility Study by the Corps of Engineers is investigating whether a significant portion of the Reservoir's capacity may be reallocated for water storage. Over 500 acres of the Bear Creek Lake Park is at risk of being inundated. This includes over 12 miles of trails and most of the forested areas within the Park, including the Bear and Turkey Creek Corridors. The primary municipal partners in the project at this time are the Cities of Brighton, Berthoud and Dacono. The attached letter addresses the City's role in the Study and how this project fits into Colorado's water storage goals. Alternatives under consideration by the Corps of Engineers can provide additional water storage AND preserve the most cherished and ecologically valuable regions of the BCLP. Please support those alternatives. Respectfully, Katie Gill Chair Save Bear Creek Lake Park

I would like to express my concern about the lack of safety when crossing streets at designated crosswalks, in the Belmar shopping area. There have been a number of times when cars have not given me right away, as I am crossing the street. They have zoom passed me. Presently, I am using a walker, by the way.

Description: I would like to express my concern about the lack of safety when crossing streets at designated crosswalks, in the Belmar shopping area. There have been a number of times when cars have not given me right away, as I am crossing the street. They have zoom passed me. Presently, I am using a walker, by the way.

Earlier this month I received a cease and desist letter from a law firm representing Councilor Charley Able (see attachment). I've repeatedly asked Councilor Able for accountability and transparency around several issues, namely around the following: 1. Who exactly made a half-naked cameo on Charley's camera during the July 6th, 2020 City Council meeting (see hour 4, minute 34): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8psLgjVb5c&t=16628s 2. Why didn't Councilor Charley Able recuse himself from the committee which appointed Cathy Kentner to the Lakewood Planning Commission? 3. Which specific roles did he play in the drafting of the Strategic Growth Initiative and Lakewood Neighborhood Partnerships, a dark money group? After conferring with a number of attorneys, I've learned that Charley's letter "utilizes standard claims that tend to be used to silence people from criticizing public officials". It seems Councilor Able feigns admiration for the 1st Amendment, yet when faced with public criticism he errs on the side of litigious actions rather than honesty and integrity. Charley's actions and responses to valid, public criticism seem egregious and cowardly for any public official.