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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNatural Resources Advisory Board - Minutes - 09/15/1986MINUTES CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER 15, 1986 7:00 p.m. Board Members Present: Suzanne Bassinger Pat Reed Dave DuBois Bob Sanz Gil Fechner Pat Sousa Bill Fischer Board Members Absent (excused): Scott Duncan Denise LaRue Tim Johnson Ari Michelsen Staff Present: Roger Krempel Brian Woodruff Don Yon Edith Felchle Since the Chair and Vice -chair were both absent, it was moved and seconded to appoint Bob Sanz Acting Chair for the meeting. The vote was unanimously in favor. Report on Air Quality Program Woodruff briefly reviewed the air quality program as presented to Council and reported that Council has given the okay to go ahead with the program. Fischer suggested checking with the City Attorney's office regarding requirements of catalytic converters on woodstoves, stating that the "taking issue" may be a factor here. It was also suggested that DNR check to see if there was a way of tying in with Light & Power on their infrared aerial survey to determine fireplace use. It was moved and seconded that NRAB support Woodruff's briefing memo of 8/20/86 outlining the air quality program for 1987 and that NRAB recommend Council approve this program. The vote was unanimously in favor. Report on Cache la Poudre Water & Power Project Krempel explained that the Cache Is Poudre River Basin Study is being funded and conducted by the Colorado Water & Power Development Authority, a state agency, and is a different project from the Poudre Water & Power Project, which is being undertaken by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. He asked if the Board wanted details on this proposed pumped storage electrical generation project. Some members responded in the affirmative, so a meeting for presentation of details on this project may be scheduled in the future and coordinated with other City units interested in the project. Report on Habitat Mapping and Protection Yon gave an update of the mapping progress, stating that the plan is to have an approved ordinance early in 1987. A citizen committee will be put together to review the proposed ordinance. The committee will include representatives from NRAB, the Storm Drainage Board, and the Planning and Zoning Board. It was requested that the Board receive a listing of persons on the ad hoc Wildlife Committee, including member's backgrounds. Sanz stated he will provide habitat protection ordinance information from Santa Barbara, for DNR's use in drafting Fort Collins' ordinance. Report on the Underground Storage Tank Issue Krempel gave background of Fort Collins' recent problems with leaking underground storage tanks, citing a problem with delays in resolving problems. He explained the funding mechanism used to investigate the North College leak, and stated that we are now waiting for the State to impose proper clean-up measures on the responsible party(s). He stated that we need a program to close the gap in governmental responsibility on these issues in order to assure more timely action. Woodruff explained why underground tanks are a problem and explained options for new installations, also stating that Poudre Fire Authority inspects all new installations. He expressed the need for the City to support adequate funding for State programs dealing with the leaking underground tank problem. The County Health Department and Poudre Fire Authority have reviewed the draft underground storage tank paper and changes will be incorporated before the final paper is presented to Council. Krempel cited the serious need for a contingency fund for leak investigations, stating that NRAB's support for this fund may be sought at the October meeting. Report on Indoor Air Quality Woodruff handed out the summary of the Indoor Air Quality Issue Paper, stating that Council may ask NRAB's opinion of the program's adequacy. Report on Poudre River Trust Activities Yon cited three plans of the Poudre River Trust -- (1) A downtown park sensitive to handicapped persons, (2) A fishery through downtown, (3) Plans for the power plant area. It was stated that the Poudre habitat is presently not conducive to a fishery, and that habitat changes need to be made. Report on Rockwell Environmental Assessment Krempel briefly gave background of this project, stating that the Wild and Scenic bill allows for this project. The major purpose of the reservoir would be a hedge against drought. Yon explained the preliminary environmental assessment, stating that a firm has been selected to do the field survey. New Business Krempel briefly reviewed the DNR budget and stated that Council has asked all boards to review department budgets. It was moved and seconded that, based on brief review of the budget, NRAB approve the budget and look at policy decisions rather than overview of the budget. The vote was unanimously in favor. Picnic Rock Bassinger stated her concern about the level of publicity NRAB's action on this issue is getting. She stated she had talked to Krempel about the Picnic Rock issue and he had said that it was staffs desire for the issue not to be a conflict between the County and the City. She also stated that Susan Kirkpatrick had said that whatever the Board's recommendation, it should be a consensus. It is Bassinger's understanding that the Water Board will go along with whatever NRAB's decision is. Colorado Division of Wildlife Mitigation Policies Krempel asked that this issue be referred to the Mitigation Committee. It was agreed to consider this at the October 1 meeting. Announcements The Mowing material was handed out: (1) Invitation to Xeriscape Demonstration Garden dedication, (2) Choice Committee Minutes. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.