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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNatural Resources Advisory Board - Minutes - 04/02/1997CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING PRESTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL 4901 CORBETT DRIVE APRIL 2,1997 Phil Murphy, NRAB Chair - 491-6303 Gina Janett, Council Liaison - 493-4677 Tom Shoemaker, Staff Liaison - 221-6263 Board Members Present Phil Murphy, Phil Friedman, Bill Miller, Craig McGee, Jan Behunek, Linda Kirkpatrick, Katy Mason and Kelly Ohlson Board Members Absent Ed Secor Staff Present Natural Resources Dept: Tom Shoemaker and Sally Maggart The meeting was called to order at 5:50 p.m. Guests None Review and Approval of Minutes With the following changes, the minutes of the February 5, 1997 meeting were approved as written: Linda Kirkpatrick said that she meant to say "approximate" instead of "arbitrary" on Page 4 regarding the 100-year floodplain. Jan Behunek noted that his name was listed as "Ed" on Page 1. Bill Miller noted that "transfer" should be "transferable" on Page 5. Kelly Ohlson said that he did not receive copies of memos from the meetings he missed. He added that transferable development rights, rip rap and the natural area program's accomplishments still need to be addressed. Agenda Review Shoemaker said that the meeting will adjourn before the start of the Robert Benson Reservoir meeting. Other Business • Ohlson noted that the letter to the Golf Board needs to be answered. Natural Resources Advisory Board April 2, 1997 Page 2 ISSUE Ohlson referred to the memo in the packet regarding the City Manager's decision on moving ahead in 1997 with trash districting. He added that he would like the Board to consider a motion expressing great disappointment and concern that this has been once again delayed. He noted that with a two year budget cycle coming up, funds need to be identified or the project will not happen. Ohlson said that we are here to be advocates and there is no confidence that the City is following up on the pay -as -you throw ordinance. He added that he would like an audit that this is not a pretend program. Ohlson said that he does not believe that one fourth of the City has just one hauler. DECISION Bill Miller made the motion that the Natural Resources Advisory Board, with staff help, generate a memo to Council after the new council takes its seat, expressing disappointment that the issue of trash districting has not moved forward, that another study is in the offing and it is time to reach a decision. Kelly Ohlson made a friendly amendment to the motion to try to appropriate money in 1997 to proceed with the necessary studies and, if not possible, make sure there are adequate funds in the 1998 and 1999 budget Katy Mason added a friendly amendment to the motion to audit the effectiveness and consistency of the current pay -as -you throw ordinance. Miller accepted both items as friendly amendments. Katy Mason seconded the motion. After the following discussion, the motion passed unanimously (8-0). Phil Murphy recommended that a separate memo be sent regarding the pay -as -you -throw ordinance. Ohlson said that he would like the memos in Council's hands as soon as possible. Ohlson recommended an impact fee as a fallback without districting. He said that the City should charge $50,000 per truck per year, rather than $100, to recover costs. Announcements Phil Murphy distributed preliminary information about the Poudre River Gravel issue. He also distributed a question and answer sheet on conservation easements. Bill Miller reported that the Larimer County Environmental Board is discussing districting and the landfill issue. He suggested that the NRAB might want to look at opening up the scope of what is going on. Miller noted that conservation easements are another discussion issue. Gateway Park Update, Phil Friedman Shoemaker reported that Greeley has proposed alternatives to what has previously been discussed. He suggested that the Board invite representatives from Greeley to make a presentation on the issue. ISSUE • The City of Greeley and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District are involved in an alternative proposal to the Legacy Grant plan for Gateway Park and have made presentations to various groups. L-i Natural Resources Advisory Board April 2, 1997 Page 3 • Greeley is concerned about access to and impact on the dam. • Greeley is proposing "Canyon Gateway Park" at the mouth of the canyon. Trail access would be provided to Gateway and Watson Lake. • Two basic alternativesare proposed: 1) Increase dam to quadruple volume;or 2)build a new dam further downstream closer to the confluence of the main stem. Greeley will probably refurbish the existing dam. • The alternative location would reduce the human impact to Gateway. • Boat ramps and legal portages for whitewater runs are included in the plan. • Potential conflict of interest because the Greeley Water Board's president is also on the Board of Directors for the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. DECISION To be discussed further at next month's meeting. Natural Area Acquisitions Tom Shoemaker • Fossil Creek Estates, a 45-acre site at the southeast end of the Cathy Fromme Prairie, for $825,000. • Timberline Lakes, 70 acres, for $505,000. 1998 and 1999 Budget Recommendations ISSUE Shoemaker reported that the City is moving to a two year budget. The City Manager's office is seeking Board input about areas of interest for funding. DISCUSSION • Districting issue and pay -as -you -throw audit. • Staff positions: Environmental Compliance Coordinator; a stronger presence at Planning & Zoning Board meetings for plan review from an ecological wildlife viewpoint; Program Manager and more clerical and administrative support. • Maintenance and reclamation funding. • Education consideration for signs, kiosks in the natural areas. DECISION Kelly Ohlson, Phil Friedman and Phil Murphy will work with staff to finalize needs. Announcement Bill Miller said that the National Audubon Society, in cooperation with other agencies, is bringing Peter Coxmire here this weekend. There will be a potluck Saturday afternoon at Lee Martinez Park and a session Monday night at 7:00 in the Council Chambers. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.