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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNatural Resources Advisory Board - Minutes - 09/04/1985! 0 MINUTES (CORRECTED) CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER 4, 1985 7:00 p.m. Board Members Present: Suzanne Bassinger Tim Johnson Robert Sanz Dave DuBois Deni LaRue Tod Schwartz Gil Fechner Ari Michelsen Patrick Sousa Bill Fischer Staff Present: Kelly Ohlson, City Council Roger Krempel Andrea Lapointe Edith Felchle Guests and Other Interested Persons Present: Tom Fisher, Parks and Recreation Dept. Bob Smith, Storm Drainage Dept. Jim Gefroh, Gefroh Hattman, Inc. Ric Hattman, Gefroh Hattman, Inc. Krempel introduced Kelly Ohlson, Council liaison, who outlined his thoughts on the Natural Resources Department, the Natural Resources Advisory Board, and his relationship to each. He stated that he is very enthusiastic about and completely committed to both the Department and the Board. He said he views his role as a liaison between the Board and City Council, but emphasized the fact that any individual Board member should feel comfortable going to any Councilperson they chose. He cited that an example of something the Board might feel a need to contact him about would be if at any time the Board felt they were not getting enough staff support. He emphasized the fact that the Board is in existence to serve the City Council, not the staff, and that at times the Board may not agree with staff or feel they are getting the support they need. He opened the floor for questions from the Board on this subject. None were presented. FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND CORRIDOR Ohlson then presented information regarding the Fort Collins/Loveland corridor, citing the fact that three votes were taken in the final meeting. The Corridor Committee vote was 8-0 in support of the concept of the corridor, 7-1 on the agreement reached on the size of the corridor, and 5-3 on funding mechanism. In response to questions, Ohlson stated that the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board was represented in corridor decision making; Larimer County was frequently represented; and Loveland occasionally had a representative present, and that all three Planning staffs (Fort Collins, Loveland, and Larimer County) were heavily involved. Agreements have been signed by Fort Collins, Larimer County, and Loveland on potential corridor participation with Larimer County contributing $500,000 toward purchase and Loveland having potential for future buy -in. Regarding proposed decision making having to do with corridor use, Ohlson said that a couple of concepts are being considered, one being a concept similar to the Poudre River Trust with representatives from Fort Collins, Loveland, and Larimer County, and the other being simply that the governmental bodies would make their own decisions. He said that in the foreseeable future he expects a majority of the land to be leased back into agricultural purposes. He stated that the Natural Resources Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Department, Planning and Zoning Board, Storm Drainage Department, and the Water Board would be expected to be involved in decision making regarding use of corridor land. Ohlson stated that on 8/30/85 Council received a notebook, compiled by Jan Shepard, with all information regarding the corridor. It was stated that the Board should have two or three copies of that notebook to circulate among Board members. OVERLAND PARK WILDLIFE AND DETENTION AREA Krempel introduced Tom Fisher, Parks and Recreation Department, who presented information on the Overland Park Wildlife and Detention Area, handing out maps of that area. Fisher explained that Overland Park currently is a generic park. Immediately east of the park are two storm drainage detention ponds which are being incorporated into Overland Park so that the ponds can be used for something other than simply catch basins for water. Fisher introduced Jim Gefroh, of the consulting firm, who briefly described the proposed development of the detention ponds area, indicating that one pond will be 15 feet deep to be used as a year-round fishing pond and the other pond, designed specifically with ducks in mind, will be 6 feet deep to be used as a wildlife habitat. He explained that the 100-year flood capability will remain. Lapointe then gave a slide show presentation showing the type of environment which is planned for this park. She stated that the goal is to create a natural wildlife habitat. It was stated that the Board will have input on types of plantings and other development planning in the park. Krempel introduced Bob Smith of Storm Drainage who emphasized that this type of development should enhance their ponds. Krempel stated that it was understood that an augmentation plan will be necessary for these ponds and asked Fischer to explain augmentation plans. Fischer said that when development causes evaporation, that evaporation must be replaced. In this instance some shares the City owns in Pleasant Valley canal would be put over into the ponds to replenish evaporation flows. After discussion, it was moved, seconded, and unanimously agreed that the Chair would draw up a letter to City Council stating the Board's support for this project. GENERAL DISCUSSION Fechner stated that he had received a letter from the Prospect Shields Neighborhood Association stating that they favor the area south and west of Prospect and Shields be retained as a wetlands area. Krempel explained that at this time there is little that can be done. If someone applies to develop this area then there are some planning tools which can be put to use. However Lapointe's wetlands mapping program, which identifies • wetlands areas which need to be preserved, is essential to strengthening the planning tools. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously agreed to form an ad hoc committee to consider the matter of Overland Park. The committee is as follows: Schwartz — Chair Fechner Sousa It was stated that the Bylaws Committee is nearing the point of presenting proposed bylaws to the Board. It was requested that the proposed bylaws be mailed to the Board for consideration. Committee chairpersons were appointed as follows: Bylaws — Fechner Legislative Review — Fischer Mitigation — Sanz Land Use — Bassinger Education — LaRue Krempel stated that the purpose of the committees is to provide quick action when necessary if something comes up which needs action more quickly than can be obtained from the entire Board. It was decided that the Board should meet twice each month until they feel they are up to speed. After discussion it was decided that, in addition to the presently set meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, the Board would meet for an informal work session on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., beginning on September 16th. Fischer stated that because of the current nature of the Colorado Water Conservation Board hearings on instream flows, and his firm's representation of a client in this matter, he was withdrawing as a member of the Instream Flow ad hoc committee. Michaelsen was appointed to take Fischer's place on this committee. Krempel presented a brief report on the up —coming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Krempel mentioned a possible joint meeting of the Board with City Council on October 24th. Krempel handed out copies of the Department Activities Report and the Boards and Commissions manuals. It was announced that the Sierra Club was having a meeting on hazardous waste on September 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the University Service Center at CSU. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. MINUTES CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER 4, 1985 7:00 p.m. Board Members Present: Suzanne Bassinger Tim Johnson Dave DuBois Deni LaRue Gil Fechner Ari Michelsen Bill Fischer Staff Present: Kelly Ohlson, City Council Andrea Lapointe Guests and Other Interested Persons Present: Tom Fisher, Parks and Recreation Dept. Bob Smith, Storm Drainage Dept. Jim Gefroh, Gefroh Hattman, Inc. Ric Hattman, Gefroh Hattman, Inc. Robert Sanz Tod Schwartz Patrick Sousa Roger Krempel Edith Felchle Krempel introduced Kelly Ohlson, Council liaison, who outlined his thoughts on the Natural Resources Department, the Natural Resources Advisory Board, and his relationship to each. He stated that he is very enthusiastic about and completely committed to both the Department and the Board. He said he views his role as a liaison between the Board and City Council, but emphasized the fact that any individual Board member should feel comfortable going to any Councilperson they chose. He cited that an example of something the Board might feel a need to contact him about would be if at any time the Board felt they were not getting enough staff support. He emphasized the fact that the Board is in existence to serve the City Council, not the staff, and that at times the Board may not agree with staff or feel they are getting the support they need. He opened the floor for questions from the Board on this subject. -None were presented. FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND CORRIDOR Ohlson then presented information regarding the Fort Collins/Loveland corridor, citing the fact that 'hree votes were taken in the final meeting. The City Council vote was 8-0 in support of the concept of the corridor, 7-1 on the agreement reached on the size of the corridor, and 5-3 on funding mechanism. In response to questions, Ohlson stated that the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board was represented in corridor decision making; Larimer County was frequently represented; and Loveland occasionally had a representative present, and that all three Planning staffs (Fort Collins, Loveland, and Latimer County) were heavily involved. Agreements have been signed by Fort Collins, Latimer County, and Loveland on potential corridor participation with Latimer County contributing $500,000 toward purchase and Loveland having potential for future buy -in. Regarding proposed decision making having to do with corridor use, Ohlson said that a couple of concepts are being considered, one being a concept similar to the Poudre River Trust with representatives from Fort Collins, Loveland, and Latimer County, and the other being simply that the governmental bodies would make their own decisions. He said that in the foreseeable future he expects a majority of the land to be leased back into agricultural purposes. He stated that the Natural Resources Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Department, Planning and Zoning Board, Storm Drainage Department, and the Water Board would be expected to be involved in decision making regarding use of corridor land. Ohlson stated that on 8/30/85 Council received a notebook, compiled by Jan Shepard, with all information regarding the corridor. It was stated that the Board should have two or three copies of that notebook to circulate among Board members. OVERLAND PARK WILDLIFE AND DETENTION AREA Krempel introduced Tom Fisher, Parks and Recreation Department, who presented information on the Overland Park Wildlife and Detention Area, handing out maps of that area. Fisher explained that Overland Park currently is a generic park. Immediately east of the park are two storm drainage detention ponds which are being incorporated into Overland Park so that the ponds can be used for something other than simply catch basins for water. Fisher introduced Jim Gefroh, of the consulting firm, who briefly described the proposed development of the detention ponds area, indicating that one pond will be 15 feet deep to be used as a year-round fishing pond and the other pond, designed specifically with ducks in mind, will be 6 feet deep to be used as a wildlife habitat. He explained that the 100-year flood capability will remain. Lapointe then gave a slide show presentation showing the type of environment which is planned for this park. She stated that the goal is to create a natural wildlife habitat. It was stated that the Board will have input on types of plantings and other development planning in the park. Krempel introduced Bob Smith of Storm Drainage who emphasized that this type of development should enhance their ponds. Krempel stated that it was understood that an augmentation plan will be necessary for these ponds and asked Fischer to explain augmentation plans. Fischer said that when development causes evaporation, that evaporation must be replaced. In this instance some shares the City owns in Pleasant Valley canal would be put over into the ponds to replenish evaporation flows. After discussion, it was moved, seconded, and unanimously agreed that the Chair would draw up a letter to City Council stating the Board's support for this project. GENERAL DISCUSSION Fechner stated that he had received a letter from the Prospect Shields Neighborhood Association stating that they favor the area south and west of Prospect and Shields be retained as a wetlands area. Krempel explained that at this time there is little that can be done. If someone applies to develop this area then there are some planning tools which can be put to use. However Lapointe's wetlands mapping program, which identifies wetlands areas which need to be preserved, is essential to strengthening the planning tools. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously agreed to form an ad hoc committee to consider the matter of Overland Park. The committee is as follows: Schwartz — Chair Fechner Sousa It was stated that the Bylaws Committee is nearing the point of presenting proposed bylaws to the Board. It was requested that the proposed bylaws be mailed to the Board for consideration. Committee chairpersons were appointed as follows: Bylaws — Fechner Legislative Review — Fischer Mitigation — Sanz Land Use — Bassinger Education — LaRue Krempel stated that the purpose of the committees is to provide quick action when necessary if something comes up which needs action more quickly than can be obtained from the entire Board. It was decided that the Board should meet twice each month until they feel they are up to speed. After discussion it was decided that, in addition to the presently set meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, the Board would meet for an informal work session on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., beginning on September 16th. Fischer stated that because of the current nature of the Colorado Water Conservation Board hearings on instream flows, and his firm-s representation of a client in this matter, he was withdrawing as a member of the Instream Flow ad hoc committee. Michaelsen was appointed to take Fischer's place on this committee. Krempel presented a brief report on the up —coming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Krempel mentioned a possible joint meeting of the Board with City Council on October 24th. Krempel handed out copies of the Department Activities Report and the Boards and Commissions manuals. It was announced that the Sierra Club was having a meeting on hazardous waste on September 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the University Service Center at CSU. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.