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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNatural Resources Advisory Board - Minutes - 09/02/1998;I For Reference: MINUTES CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING 281 N. COLLEGE AVENUE SEPTEMBER 2,1998 Phil Murphy, NRAB Chair - 491-6303 Bill Bertschy, Council Liaison - 484-0181 Susie Gordon, Staff Liaison - 221-6265 Board Members Present Phil Friedman, Bill Miller, Randy Fischer, Phil Murphy, Don Rodriguez, Kelly Ohlson, Reagan Waskom, Nathan Donovan Board Members Absent Jan Behunek Staff Present Natural Resources Dent: Terry Klahn, Susie Gordon, Tom Shoemaker, Edith Felchle CLRS Admin: Mike Powers Park Planning & Development: Wally Piccone Guests Sally Craig, Planning and Zoning Board Paul Clopper, Chair, Water Board Dave Bigelow, Larimer County Search & Rescue Announcements • Kelly Ohlson stated that written comments regarding the Larimer County Land Use Regulations to implement the Plus System continue to be accepted. It is important that the message be sent that it is time for this project to be completed. All comments are due by September 11. • Tom Shoemaker stated that Council has requested a flood plain policy review and directed staff and utilities to get together and begin the process. Staff and several boards will work jointly in this process. • The opening celebration for the Cathy Fromme Prairie natural area is scheduled for October 24. Sue Kenney will be looking for a representative from the Education Committee to assist with the planning. • Phil Friedman commented on a prairie dog relocation fee for new development that is being considered by the town of Louisville. • Phil Friedman stated that the USGS has deduced that the ferruginous hawk and prairie dog community is strong in Fort Collins. Natural Resources Advis4 , Board September 2, 1998 Page 2 • There will be a Prebles Meadow Jumping Mouse meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Center. The number one issue facing the mouse is habitat conversion through housing construction. • Randy Fischer stated there was a group called "FIDO" at the dedication of the Annie sculpture, which is a dog -off -leash advocacy group. • There is an article in US Water News addressing the Colorado self -auditing law. • NRAB would like an opportunity to discuss the potential sale of natural areas land to Roger Hageman for composting operations. • City Council reviews the development fee rebate September 15. • Phil Friedman stated the quality of experience at Pineridge open space is terrible due to the large number of dogs off leash and bicycles travelling to fast. • Kelly Ohlson requested an update from staff and rangers on efforts to control dogs and the ranger program in general. Minutes The minutes of the August 5, 1998 regular meeting were adopted with the following amendments: Page 1, under introductions; change Donvan to Donovan, Page 3, last item; change "even if there is a subsidy" to "even if there is a subsidy required". The minutes of the August 19, 1998 special meeting were adopted with the following amendment: Page 2, Update on Horticulture Site selection, Colorado State University last item; change "Concerns about access and visibility at PERC site to "Due to concerns about access and visibility, the PERC site is out of the running as a potential site." Committee Reports Solid Waste: The committee met and received an update on landfill issues. Natural Areas: The committee will be visiting the CSURF site September 10, at 11:00. Futures: Consider a different format for doing "futures" visioning. Elections Phil Murphy was unanimously elected chairman. Phil Friedman was unanimously elected vice -chair. Committee Selections Education: Phil Friedman (Chair), Phil Murphy, Bill Miller, Don Rodriguez Growth Manaeement: Jan Behunek, Kelly Ohlson, Bill Miller, Reagan Waskom (need to elect chair) Y Natural Resources Atisory Board • September 2, 1998 i Page 3 Natural Areas: Don Rodriguez (Chair), Randy Fischer, Bill Miller, Kelly Ohlson, Nate Donovan Solid Waste: Phil Murphy (Chair), Bill Miller, Phil Friedman, Nate Donovan Budeet: Phil Murphy (Chair), Kelly Ohlson, Phil Murphy, Phil Friedman Futures: Phil Murphy (Chair), Kelly Ohlson, Reagan Waskom, Nate Donovan Trails: Kelly Ohlson (Chair), Don Rodriguez, Bill Miller, Phil Friedman Search & Rescue Edith Felchle presented a summary of a request for a variance to City of Fort Collins regulations by Larimer County Search & Rescue. This variance would allow LCSAR dog handlers to train their dogs off leash on all City natural areas. A proposal was drafted limiting the activity to only a few natural areas. David Bigelow, LCSAR Field Coordinator, stated that the draft permit currently before the board does not meet the needs of Larimer County Search and Rescue. Mr. Bigelow distributed two documents to the board regarding the variance request. The board decided to review the new material and revisit this matter at the next board meeting. Gateway Park • Mike Powers gave an overview of the Gateway Project and apologized to the board for not having had the funding numbers available to them previously. • There are three major issues for the Gateway Park project: 1) access, 2) active use area, 3) natural area funding contribution. • Phase I of the project is to get the park open. Questions about future funding can not all be answered right now, in the process of figuring that out. It will be very challenging and rewarding to determine the uses and special opportunities. Need to service multitude of needs and uses and people. • Construction is expected to begin next summer or fall. • Concerns about commercial rafting industry. Need to make sure they don't destroy the park and that they pay their fair share. • The question needs to be asked one last time if there is a way to provide public access without having to do a large construction project. • Need to ensure that people with an environmental background are included in the planning. • Plans for the park need to be put together and brought back to the board. Natural Resources Advis Board September 2, 1998 Page 4 Review Future Agenda Items: September 16, 1998: LUC Changes: Natural Areas Environmental Learning Center Plan (postponed) Transportation Funding Proposal Short repsonse to Search & Rescue variance request Scope of Work for Wildlife Corridor Study September 19, 1998: Meadow Springs Ranch site visit— Cancelled due to limited attendance October 7, 1998: NE Transportation Plan/Mt.Vista Subarea Plan Master Street Plan October 21, 1998: Poudre River Natural Areas Plan (postponed) Effects of Mountain Communities' on Water Quality (postponed) Water Quality: Preview of Stormwater Design criteria Manual Revisions to Floodplain Management Policy November 4, 1998: Downtown Riverfront Land Use Plan Presentation of Air Quality Action Plan November 16, 1998: Natural Areas Ordinances Westside Neighborhood Plan December 2, 1998: Cities for Climate Protection project Other Business Three memos to be drafted and sent to Council. Review Action Log • Update on Sheldon Lake Project: Project Manager is planning to recommend an amendment to eliminate aeration system from grant. • Feedlot Project: NRD and utility staff will meet to review the newspaper response regarding feedlot pollution. • Hazard Tree Removal: City is sensitive to issues such as nesting seasons and is not aggressive with pruning and removal. A rating system is used to quantify the status of risk. • Timothy Wilders and technical staff team will complete work with consultants. There will be an open house in October. NRAB will hear a presentation before the Council Study Session scheduled for November 10. The board went into executive session to discuss potential land acquisitions at 9:45 p.m. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m.