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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNatural Resources Advisory Board - Minutes - 06/07/1995For Reference: MINUTES CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING 281 CONFERENCE ROOM - 281 N. COLLEGE AVE. JUNE 79 1995 Phil Friedman, NRAB Chair - 493-2959 Gina Janett, Council Liaison - 493-4677 Tom Shoemaker, Staff Liaison - 221-6263 Board Members Present Tim Johnson, Lisa Steffes, Bill Miller, Phil Murphy, Phil Friedman, Craig McGee and Don Tidd Board Members Absent Katy Mason (excused) Staff Present Tom Shoemaker and Sally Maggart The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Guests Susan Kirkpatrick, GO Colorado board member GO Colorado, Susan Kirkpatrick Susan Kirkpatrick explained that the GO Colorado Board is composed of fifteen members, including two political party representatives from each congressional district, with the responsibility of disbursing lottery proceeds through grants. She further explained that grant cycles occur six times a year and that there are four types of grant applications: 1. Local government for outdoor recreation and environmental education; 2. Open space of statewide significance; 3. Division of Wildlife programs; 4. Department of State Parks programs. Kirkpatrick said that $17 million in grants has been disbursed in the last two years. She added that the board adopted a strategic plan in January that outlines how to maximize the benefit from grant money. Kirkpatrick noted that there will be an extra $10 million available for large projects that include significant matching funds. Craig McGee asked about the grant criteria. Kirkpatrick explained that the board looks specifically for partnerships that bring resources to the table, e.g. dollars or sweat equity. She added that the board is trying to be responsible to the needs of the entire state. Natural Resources Advisory Board Meeting June 7, 1995 Page 2 Tim Johnson asked how the board can improve their presentation to GOCO. Kirkpatrick said that it would help to prioritize and communicate more with the county and neighboring communities. She suggested a partnership with Weld County, the Poudre River Trust, the Department of Wildlife or the Department of State Parks. Kirkpatrick gave Shoemaker a copy of the GOCO Strategic Plan as well as a list of land trusts. Shoemaker will distribute copies to the board members. He noted that there will be a Loveland, Fort Collins and Larimer County partnership submittal to GOCO for the $3-5 million funds. The board thanked Kirkpatrick for her presentation. Approval of Minutes Bill Miller moved and Tim Johnson seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the April 5, 1995. The motion passed unanimously. Announcements Miller noted that the Water Treatment Plant Tour has been rescheduled for Friday, June 16. He said he will personally invite Chuck Wanner and Chris Kneeland; McGee will invite Bob McCluskey and Will Smith; Friedman will invite Alan Apt; and Johnson will invite Gina Janett and Mayor Azari. Staff will invite the Parks and Recreation Board members. Shoemaker announced that the solid waste and recycling ordinances were adopted on consent at the June 6 City Council meeting. He said that he will invite Bruce Philbrick from the CRINC Recycling Center to speak at a future meeting. Friedman announced that CSU is merging their trash and recycling services and accepting all types of paper. Friedman announced he had received a letter from Judy Heidersheidt at Larimer County that discussed the formation of a Pollution Prevention Technical Advisory Group. Shoemaker noted that the city is providing staff support to the program. Johnson announced that the Colorado Department of Transportation will be submitting a grant for road work around the Water Treatment Plant and is seeking local matching funds for the end of the 1996 fiscal year. Johnson added that the grant submittal deadline is June 20. He suggested that Shoemaker contact Gary Kimsey at 495-5000 to get further information. Meeting Management, Phil Friedman Friedman said that meeting management is not a true agenda item; the board wanted to honor Tim Johnson's ten years of service to the Natural Resources Advisory Board. He explained that Natural Resources Advisory Board Meeting June 7, 1995 Page 3 this is Tim Johnson's last meeting as a board member. Friedman and Miller presented Johnson with a framed picture of the Cathy Fromme Prairie. The board then took a break and had cake and ice cream. After the break, staff distributed the recent issue of the Environmental News and a copy of the Natural Areas Tax Dollars at Work panel for the CIC room at City Hall West. Provincetown S.I.D., Tom Shoemaker Shoemaker distributed a summary of the three proposed Alternative Natural Area Acquisition Scenarios for the Provincetown S.I.D. He described the three alternatives: Alternative A is a moderate priority acquisition site in the Natural Areas Plan with a total of 94.5 acres and an estimated cost of $283,500. Alternative B is identified in the Plan for the Region Between Fort Collins and Loveland and has a total of 160 acres at an estimated cost of $943,500. Alternative C has evidence of night use by birds of prey and has 228 acres at an estimated cost of $1,563,500. Shoemaker said he had previously told the board that the value of the land was $1.8 million, with the debt at $3.4 million; now the Finance Department says that the value is equal to the outstanding debt. Shoemaker said that the city will be issuing an RFP (Request For Proposal) to sell the property and identify constraints that must be met as part of the planning project. He noted that the following components will be identified: wetlands, affordable housing, park and natural area, as well as a fire station site. After lengthy discussion, Don Tidd moved and Bill Miller seconded the motion to support purchase of Alternative B or better. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). Committee Reports GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: The committee met before the regular meeting and reviewed the City Plan. This will be discussed at the July meeting. EDUCATION: Friedman announced that applications for the Environmental Awards will be accepted beginning June 15. He distributed copies of the applications to the board members and asked for their help in soliciting applicants. He noted that there were no applicants for the school portion; if there is not a good showing on the public portion, the committee will reevaluate the program. Natural Resources Advisory Board Meeting June 7, 1995 Page 4 Miller distributed the application for the Larimer County Environmental Awards. He noted that the new board will need to designate a representative and an alternate to the Larimer County Environmental Advisory Board at the next meeting. Friedman added that it is important that all board members be present at the next meeting to welcome the new members. Lisa Steffes asked if the environmental award information was on FortNet. Shoemaker said that it is a good suggestion and he will explore the possibility. Johnson distributed a letter addressed to the Parks and Recreation Board asking for an inventory of the unofficial access points to the bicycle trail system. He asked staff and the board to look it over, add suggestions and send it out. Shoemaker suggested addressing it to Mike Powers and his staff as well as to the Parks and Recreation Board. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.