HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 - Land Conservation And Stewardship Board - Annual Report2008 Annual Report
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
Land Conservation and Stewardship Board
DATE: January 30, 2009
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Linda Stanley on behalf of the Land Conservation and Stewardship Board
The Land Conservation and Stewardship Board (LCSB) is pleased to present its 2008 Annual
Report to the Mayor and City Council. During 2008, the LCSB worked diligently to fulfill its
responsibilities as advisors to City Council on issues related to the Natural Areas Program
(NAP).
During 2007, the LCSB recommended several actions to Council regarding real property
transactions. In addition to the routine transactions related to easements, the Board
recommended that the Council approve the conveyance of drainage and construction easements
under the existing access road on the Vangbo property to J-B Investments, Inc. at Mustang
Meadows, and a conservation easement on Bernard Ranch Phase 1.
The Board declined to recommend to City Council to continue the Ground Lease of 15 acres of
Running Deer Natural Area to Hageman Earth Cycle. The Board reviewed the Soapstone
Grazing Plan and encouraged staff to work on short-term options and make recommendations for
long-term grazing options at the property. The Board also recommended approval of the
agricultural (wheat) lease of the Prairie Ridge Natural Area, which is managed by Loveland.
The Board reviewed presentations from staff on the Volunteer Ranger Assistant Program, Prairie
Dog Management, Resource Management, Public Improvements and Facility Operations. The
Board gave suggestions for improvements to staff on each of these areas. The Board also
reviewed a presentation from Utilities staff on the Boxelder Creek Regional Stormwater Master
Plan and gave their recommendations to staff.
The Board supported City Council's recommendation for expanding the duties of the LCSB in
certain circumstances.
The Board received copies of a memo that had previously been presented to City Council
regarding Community Separators and provided staff with input for proceeding with the effort to
preserving Community Separators.
The Board recommended approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Latimer County and
the contract with Great Outdoors Colorado for a Trail Grant Award for trails and trailhead
features at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area and Red Mountain Space.
As in the past, the LCSB looks forward to serving the citizens and City Council in the year 2008.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve our citizens and make contributions to our community.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Stanley, Chair
Land Conservation and Stewardship Board