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Natural Resources Advisory Board
REGULAR MEETING – December 15, 2022
VIA Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/94115567733
6:00 CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
1. AGENDA REVIEW
2. COMMUNITY MEMBER PARTICIPATION
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER
4. NEW BUSINESS
6:05 – 6:30 Future of Hughes
Sylvia Tatman-Burruss (Sr. Policy and Project Manager) will give an update on the engagement
process so far and the feedback received through focus group conversations. Staff will also engage
the board in a series of questions regarding potential future uses of the property. (Discussion)
6:30 – 7:10 1041 Regulations
Kirk Longstein (Senior Environmental Planner) will share what has changed in the proposed
revisions to 1041 regulations since NRAB’s last discussion of the topic in October.
https://www.fcgov.com/planning/1041-regulations Kirk can also share context on the proposed Oil &
Gas amendments to City Code to be considered by City Council Dec. 20, if desired by board
members. (Action)
7:10-7:40 Xeriscape & Soil Amendment Policies
Katie Collins (Water Conservation Specialist) will share draft recommendations for updating Fort
Collins code related to xeriscape and soil amendment. This topic will be presented at the Jan. 10
City Council work session. Staff is seeking general feedback from the NRAB to inform the direction
of this proposal. (Discussion)
7:40 – 7:50 Rights of Nature
Rights of Nature – Finalize NRAB memo to City Council on draft resolution
5. OTHER BUSINESS / UPDATES
• 2022 End-of-year Board Report
• Board Member Reports
• Six Month Calendar Review https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/planning-calendar.php
• Revisit action items from previous meetings & preview of next meeting
City Websites with Updates:
• Natural Resources Advisory Board webpage: https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/natural-resources.php
• Our Climate Future: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/ourclimatefuture
6. ADJOURN