Gov. Bill Owens said on Monday that he would be willing to accept growth boundaries and guarantees for developers, two of the main sticking points that forced the legislative growth debate into a special session. Hear what Gov. Bill Owens says about growth "I am not opposed to either concept so long as they protect private property rights, ensure our economic prosperity is secure, promote affordable housing, and assist our struggling farmers, ranchers and rural communities," Owens told legislators. Lawmakers should pass bills that require enforceable comprehensive planning, bans on leapfrog annexation and establish a dispute resolution process. Owens also warned lawmakers they may not accomplish all of their aims this session. "We can begin protecting what is best about Colorado," Owens said. Senate President Stan Matsunaka, D-Loveland, said that Democrats were close to an agreement on growth when the session ended and said Democrats will submit their plan. Legislators convened the special session after they failed to reach a compromise growth-management bill during the regular session that ended Wednesday. They plan to work four days this week and three days next week. The tentative adjournment date is May 23. Previous Stories:

• May 11, 2001: Special Session Moves Into Day Two
• May 10, 2001: Legislative Special Session Begins Thursday
• May 10, 2001: Angry Lawmakers Can't Compromise On Growth Bill
• May 9, 2001: No Growth Bill As Midnight Deadline Approaches
• May 8, 2001: Growth Bill Stalls In Conference Committee