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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNatural Resources Advisory Board - Minutes - 10/01/1997MINUTES CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING 281 CONFERENCE ROOM - 281 N. COLLEGE AVE. OCTOBER 1, 1997 For Reference: Phil Murphy, NRAB Chair 491-6303 Bill Bertschy, Council Liaison 484-0181 Susie Gordon, Staff Liaison 221-6265 Board Members Present Phil Murphy, Bill Miller, Craig McGee, Ed Secor, Phil Friedman, Kelly Ohlson Board Members Absent Jan Behunek, Randy Fischer, Don Rodriguez Staff Present Susie Gordon, Marti Vasquez The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Guests Sally Craig, P & Z Board member, Dr. Harvey Cutler, CSU, Alan Krcmarik, City Finance Director Review and Approval of Minutes With the following changes, the minutes of the September 3, 1997 meeting were approved as written. Kelly Ohlson noted that on Page 4 under Other -the last sentence should specify that the Solid Waste Reduction Committee is a subcommittee of the NRAB. Agenda Review There were no additions and/or changes. Announcements Katy Mason and Linda Kirkpatrick will be officially presented with "thank you" plaques at the next NRAB meeting. On November 6, CSU will be putting on a Flood Conference (involving the city). Phil Friedman passed out copies of articles including (1) Greater Yellowstone Report on "Free Flowing Rivers" and (2) Flood plain risk acceptable to CU and state officials (3) CU plan to expand receives State OK. The final draft of the Larimer County Plus Master Plan will be available after October 6th at the Library and Larimer County Courthouse. A public meeting will be held November 5th (for comments and questions) followed by the Commissioners hearing on November 12. Natural Resources Advisory Board October 1, 1997 Page 2 Committee reports Budget Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, October 8th at noon. Natural Areas will meet on Monday, October 20 at noon. • The Board requested that Susie contact Russ Legg prior to this to find out what is occurring with Fossil Creek Reservoir Plan. • The Board would like to know why they are not consulted on logos (Natural Areas). • The Board would like to review staff s rewrite about trail placement memo to Parks. It was suggested using the model that was followed with the Cathy Fromme Prairie for trail placement. Growth Management meeting is set for noon on October 21 st. • Will draft a memo to Council on impressions about the new Fiscal and Environmental Impact Model. • Review the natural resources section of the new Land Use Code, which go to P & Z in October and to Council in November for amendment. Solid Waste meeting is set for noon on November 3rd. Revenue Exemption Issues in November Election: Alan Krcmarik, Finance Director Due to technical difficulties, this portion of the minutes was not recorded. Fiscal and Environmental Impact Model and Update on the Fossil Creek Reservoir Plan: Frank Bruno, Asst. City Manager, unable to attend The Model and Update was explained by Dr. Harvey Cutler, Professor at CSU. Due to technical difficulties, this portion of the minutes was not recorded. • Board questioned cost of growth versus benefits. • Board questioned air quality since residents will be spending more time driving from Point A to Point B. • Salaries would overall stay the same ---yet higher cost of vehicle maintenance due to growth. 0 Board questioned the loss of wetlands, natural areas and wildlife due to growth. What would be the benefit/cost? How does one put a value on what one considers priceless? Role of Chair: Phil Murphy Postponed until November meeting. Review Draft Communication Plan: Susie Gordon Final review post-poned until November meeting. Natural Resources Advisory Board October 1, 1997 Page 3 Growth Conference Update: Bill Miller Due to technical difficulties, this portion of the minutes was not recorded. Review Action Log Upcoming Agenda Items Harmony Interchange Transit Facility Poudre River Land Use Plan State Land Board Update Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.