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Legislative Review Committee Agenda
Meeting Notes
November 10, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
Commons Conference Room
Present: Ross Cunniff, Councilmember; Ray Martinez, Councilmember; Gino
Campana, Councilmember; Carrie Daggett, City Attorney; Dan Weinheimer,
Legislative Policy Manager
Absent: Wendy Williams, Assistant City Manager
Guests: Kevin Jones, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
The meeting came to order at 4:03 pm.
Councilmember Martinez moved approval of the minutes from the October 27,
2015 meetings, Councilmember Campana seconded. Minutes were adopted
without amendment.
Councilmember Campana revisited the “rolling coal” discussion from the
October 27 meeting, noting that perhaps in addition to the inclusion of legislative
action that perhaps outreach on this topic could be included in the role of the
street outreach teams. LRC discussed this proposal and decided to forward the
suggestion to appropriate staff with the caveat that this is a suggestion and should
not take away from the street outreach teams’ primary function.
LRC reviewed a redline version of the 2016 Legislative Policy Agenda. Dan
noted that the document has been shared with City Boards/Commissions for their
feedback. He stated that he plans to bring the Policy Agenda forward mid-
December, later than it has typically been considered but the additional time
would allow more feedback. The review consisted of a few small changes to the
document.
Dan provided an overview of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission (COGCC) rulemaking. He shared that the City joined a rebuttal
statement prepared by likeminded governments and would likely share its time
with some of the same entities at the November 16 and 17 rulemaking hearings.
Dan also gave an update on the climate coalition that the City is exploring with
some partners. He said the staff group had met recently and made progress
towards a structure and actions for 2016. LRC members sought clarification about
the anticipated difference between business-as-usual and the use of a coalition
approach.
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LRC discussed and confirmed 2016 meeting dates for both committee meetings
and advocacy with state legislators and congressional representatives.
LRC canceled its planned November 24 meeting and will meet again December 8.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:48 pm.