HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-05/21/2024-RegularMay 21,2024
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS,COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting —6:00 PM
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5:00 PM
A)PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PP 1.Declaring May 19 through 25,2024 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
PP 2.Declaring May 19 through 25,2024 as Flood Awareness Week.
PP 3.Declaring June 2024 as Bike Month.
Mayor Jeni Arndt presented the above proclamations at 5:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
B)CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Jeni Arndt called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.in the City Council Chambers at 300
Laporte Avenue,Fort Collins,Colorado,with hybrid participation available via the City’s Zoom
platform.
C)PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Jeni Arndt led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
D)ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Jeni Arndt
Mayor Pro Tem Emily Francis
Councilmember Susan Gutowsky
Councilmember Melanie Potyondy
Councilmember Kelly Ohlson
ABSENT
Councilmember Tricia Canonico (Excused)
Councilmember Julie Pignataro (Excused)
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Kelly DiMartino
City Attorney Carrie Daggett
Interim City Clerk Heather Walls
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E)CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Kelly DiMartino provided an overview of the agenda,including:
•All items on the consent agenda were recommended for approval with no changes.
•The items on the discussion agenda were reviewed.
•Councilmember Canonico is at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)Local Government
Advisory Committee meeting.
•Councilmember Pignataro’s flight was rerouted due to weather conditions.
F)COMMUNITY REPORTS
None.
G)PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY TOPICS OR ITEMS OR COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Including requests for removal of items from Consent Calendar for individual discussion.)
Roxanne Griffin requested Council enact an ordinance to ban single-use plastic bottles in City
buildings or at events that require a City permit.
Maureen McCarthy,FOCO Trash Mob,discussed the organization’s work to reduce single-use
plastics (SUPs).
Psyche Spangler discussed the benefits of reducing single-use plastic water bottles.
Nicole Sizemore spoke as a parent and community member in Laporte and thanked Council for its
participation in the Poudre School District school consolidation conversation which resulted in the end
of consolidation plans.Sizemore thanked Erica Daniel for engaging John Kefalas in the conversation.
August-Carter Nelson spoke in support of a ceasef ire resolution and peaceful protests.
Renga Subramanyam,FOCO Trash Mob,commented on the negative health impacts of SUPS and
supported the adoption of an ordinance to ban single-use plastic water bottles.
Shirley White spoke in support of the reduction of single-use plastic bottles and stated the City should
take the lead.
Alex Scott spoke in support of a Gaza ceasefire resolution.
Bill King questioned when Council will address development review public engagement concerns.
Madeleine Grigg spoke in support of a Gaza ceasefire resolution.
Paul Herman opposed Council adoption of a Gaza ceasefire resolution.
Kim Miller,FOCO Trash Mob,spoke in support of banning SUPs.
Margit Hentschel discussed the failure of the community solar field and questioned why the repairs
are taking so long.
Charlie Meserlian discussed the Mason Street ODP appeal and urged Council to consider equity and
inclusion.
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Julie Rowan Zoch requested the natural gas user fee not be imposed and opposed appropriating
funds to Police Services from the Click it or Ticket program.Zoch also spoke in support of a Gaza
ceasefire resolution.
H)PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Pro Tem Francis requested a follow up memo on single-use plastic bans in other Colorado
cities.City Manager DiMartino replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis noted the appeal mentioned related to whether the Planning and Zoning
Commission conducted a fair hearing and correctly applied the Land Use Code.
Councilmember Potyondy concurred with the request for a follow up memo on single-use plastics and
requested clarification regarding the development review process as related to affordable housing per
Bill King’s comments.Deputy City Manager Tyler Marr replied the recently adopted Land Use Code
did not include most of the streamlined development review process for housing;however,affordable
housing projects are eligible for the proposition 123 funds.
Councilmember Ohlson expressed support for the City banning single-use water bottles and
requested a follow up memo on the status of the community solar field and questioned why Utilities
reserve funds are not available to cover repair costs.City Manager DiMartino suggested a staff report
could be prepared to answer questions on the issue.
Councilmember Potyondy acknowledged those who spoke to issues in the Middle East and
commended the investment of community members in advocating for topics of concern.
I)COUNCILMEMBER REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
Councilmember Ohlson withdrew item Nos.1,Second Reading of Ordinance No.058,2024,Making
Supplemental Appropriation of the 2050 Tax for Various Programs and Services Related to Parks,
Recreation,Transit and Our Climate Future,and 17,Resolution 2024 -0 70 Authorizing the Execution
of an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Solid Waste Programming and
Infrastructure Improvements,from the Consent Calendar stating he would be voting against both
items.
J)CONSENT CALENDAR
1.Second Reading of Ordinance No.058,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriation of the
2050 Tax for Various Programs and Services Related to Parks,Recreation,Transit and Our
Climate Future.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 7,2024,appropriates the 2024
funding of the new 2050 Tax.In November 2023,Fort Collins voters approved this 0.5%Sales
and Use Tax increase,which is dedicated to the areas of Parks,Recreation,Transit and Climate.
This tax begins in 2024 and expires at the end of 2050.
Pulled from consent for discussion.
2.Second Reading of Ordinance No.059,2024,Making a Supplemental Appropriation from
the Local Planning Capacity Grant for the Affordable Housing and Planning Development
Process Improvement Project and Approving a Related Grant Agreement.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 7,2024,appropriates awarded
funds from the Proposition 123 Local Planning Capacity (LPC)Grant,administered by the State
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Department of LocalAffairs (DOLA).This $200,000 grant to the City will support a 12-to 18-month
process improvement project intended to reduce development review timelines for affordable
housing developments to meet Proposition 123’s 90-day “fast track”approval requirements.
Adopted on Second Reading.
3.Second Reading of Ordinance No.060,2024,Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue
Received Through City Give for Environmental Services Curbside Recycling.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 7,2024,appropriates an award
of approximately $664,000 to defray the cost of new recycling carts being purchased for the City’s
Residential Contracted Trash and Recycling Program and to support recycling outreach and
education for the community.
Adopted on Second Reading.
4.Second Reading of Ordinance No.061,2024,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Unanticipated Philanthropic Revenue Received Through City Give for Various Programs
and Services as Designated by the Donors.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 7,2024,requests appropriation
of $58,235 in philanthropic revenue received through City Give.These miscellaneous gifts to
various City departments support a variety of programs and services and are aligned with both
the City’s strategic priorities and the respective donors’designation.
In 2019,City Give,a formalized enterprise-wide initiative was launched to create a transparent,
non-partisan governance structure for the acceptance and appropriations of charitable gifts.
Adopted on Second Reading.
5.Second Reading of Ordinance No.062,2024,Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue
Received Through City Give for the Art in Public Places Program,Pianos About Town
Project.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 7,2024,considers an
appropriation of $47,115 in philanthropic revenue received through City Give for the Art in Public
Places program for the designated purpose of Pianos About Town,a collaborative effort among
the City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places program,the Fort Collins Downtown Development
Authority,and the donor,Bohemian Foundation.
Adopted on Second Reading.
6.Second Reading of Ordinance No.063,2024,Making a Supplemental Appropriation from
the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Gray and Black-Market Marijuana Enforcement
Grant Program for the Fort Collins Police Services Marijuana Enforcement Program.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 7,2024,supports Fort Collins
Police Services’Marijuana Enforcement Program in investigating gray and black-market
marijuana cases by appropriating $39,641 of unanticipated grant revenue from the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs (DOLA),Gray and Black-Market Marijuana Enforcement.
Adopted on Second Reading.
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7.Second Reading of Ordinance No.064,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations of Prior
Year Reserves and Grant Revenue from the Colorado Department of Transportation and
Authorizing Transfers for the College Avenue-Trilby Road Intersection Improvements
Project.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 7,2024,enables the City to
receive and expend Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)funds for the College
Avenue-Trilby Road Intersection Improvements Project (Project).The funds will be used for
construction of improvements at the intersection of South College Avenue and Trilby Road.If
approved,this item will 1)appropriate $361,361 of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
Improvement Program grant funds for the Project;2)appropriate $1,870,000 of Highway
Improvement Program (HIP)grant funds;3)appropriate $5,272,260 of Surface Transportation
Block Grant (STBG)Program funds;4)appropriate $2,000,000 of Funding Advancements for
Surface Transportation and Economic Recove’y (FASTER)Act grant funds;5)use $14,800 from
development contributions to construction as part of the local match;6)appropriate as part of the
local match contribution $1,300 from the Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF)Reserves;
7)appropriate $113 (0.700 of the local match amount)from TCEF Reserves to the Art in Public
Places Program;and 8)appropnate $48 (O.3°o of the local match amount)for maintenance of art
from Transportation Fund Reserves to the Art in Public Places Program.
Adopted on Second Reading.
8.Second Reading of Ordinance No.065,2024,Authorizing the Conveyance of a Permanent
Non-Exclusive Sewer Easement on Property Jointly Owned by the City of Fort Collins and
the City of Loveland at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 7,2024,authorizes a conveyance
of an easement to the Sanitation District to allow for a sewer service line for the terminaL The
easement is over a portion of the Northern Colorado Regional Airport property,which is owned
jointly by the City of Fort Collins and the City of Loveland.
Adopted on Second Reading.
9.First Reading of Ordinance No.066,2024,Making a Supplemental Appropriation and
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves to Develop a Digital Accessibility Roadmap.
The purpose of this item is to request an appropriation of $150,000 in General Funds in order to
work with a consultant to develop a comprehensive and actionable Digital Accessibility Roadmap.
The purpose of this roadmap is to provide a strategy for compliance with both Colorado and
federal laws and regulations pertaining to digital accessibility requirements,including both the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado House Bill 21-1110.
Adopted on First Reading.
10.First Reading of Ordinance No.067,2024,Making a Supplemental Appropriation from the
Colorado Department of Transportation Colorado Highway Safety Office Click It or Ticket
Grant for the Fort Collins Police Services Traffic Enforcement Unit.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $16,529 of unanticipated federal grant revenue from
the Colorado Department of Transportation,Colorado Highway Safety Office (HSO),to support
Fort Collins Police Services’Traffic Enforcement Unit work toward traffic safety and reducing
serious injuries and fatal crashes through the enforcement of traffic laws and specifically those
related to driver and passenger restraint system use.
Adopted on First Reading.
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11.First Reading of Ordinance No.068,2024,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund for Eligible Reimbursement to the Waters
Edge Second Filing Developer for Construction of Turnberry Road,Brightwater Drive,and
Morningstar Way Improvements.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $612,027 of Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
(TCEF)Funds for expenditure from the Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Program Budget
to reimburse the Waters Edge Second Filing developer,Waters Edge Development Inc.
(Developer),for its oversizing construction of Turnberry Road,Bright water Drive,and Morningstar
Way.As part of the development plans and development agreement for Waters Edge Second
Filing and permitted for construction under the Waters Edge Third Filing Development
Construction Permit,the Developer has constructed to City standards Tumberry Road as a two-
lane arterial,and Bright water Drive and Morningstar Way as collectors as part of its development
requirements.Per Section 24-112 of the City Code,the Developer is eligible for reimbursement
from TCEF funds for the oversized,non-local portion of Turnberry Road,Brightwater Drive,and
Morningstar Way not attributed to the local portion obligation.
Adopted on First Reading.
12.First Reading of Ordinance No.069,2024,Making a Supplemental Appropriation from the
Colorado Department of Early Childhood in Support of Licensed City Childcare Programs.
The purpose of this item is to support licensed City childcare programs by appropriating $21,069
of unanticipated grant revenue awarded by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC).
Through the CDEC’s Childcare Stabilization Grants program the City was awarded $21,069 in
federal pass-through funds to provide enhancements in licensed City Childcare programs.
Adopted on First Reading.
13.First Reading of Ordinance No.070,2024,Correcting Ordinance No.003,2024,Authorizing
Transfers and Reappropriating Funds Previously Approved for the Utilities’Grid Flexibility
Programs.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $200,000 of prior year reserves in the Light and Power
Fund to support Ordinance No.003,2024,which authorized transfers and reappropriation of
funds previously appropriated for the Utilities’Grid Flexibility Programs.The ordinance,as
adopted,omitted the need for $200,000 of prior year reserves to fully fund the requested
appropriation,since those funds had technically lapsed at the end of fiscal year 2023.
Adopted on First Reading.
14.First Reading of Ordinance No.071,2024,Approving the First Amendment to the Hangar
Ground Lease Agreement with IC Loveland,LLC,for the Aero FNL Hangar Development at
the Northern Colorado Regional Airport.
The purpose of this item is to request City Council approval of an amendment to an existing
hangar ground lease between the City of Fort Collins,the City of Loveland,and IC Loveland,LLC,
to allow for subleasing and fractional ownership of multi-unit aircraft hangar buildings.
Adopted on First Reading.
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15.Items Relating to the 1-25 &Mulberry Annexation.
A.Resolution 2024-069 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the 1-25 &
Mulberry Annexation.
B.Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No.072,2024,Annexing the Property Known
as the 1-25 &Mulberry Annexation to the City of Fort Collins,Colorado.
The purpose of this item is to annex a 46.92-acre property located at the NE Corner of the 1-25 and
East Mulberry interchange.A specific project development plan proposal is not included with the
annexation application.The Initiating Resolution was adopted on April 16,2024.A related item to
zone the annexed properly is presented as the next item on this Agenda.
This annexation request is in conformance with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they
relate to annexations,the City of Fort Collins City Plan,and the Larimer County and City of Fort
Collins Intergovernmental Agreement regarding Growth Management.
Resolution 2024-069 Adopted.
Ordinance No.072,2024,Adopted on First Reading.
16.Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No.073,2024,Amending the Zoning Map
of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in
the 1-25 &Mulberry Annexation to the City of Fort Collins,Colorado,and Approving
Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map and Lighting
Context Area Map.
The purpose of this item is to zone the property included in the 1-25 &Mulberry Annexation into
the Industrial (I),and General Commercial (CG)zone districts and place the property into the LC2
Lighting Context Area and Non-residential Sign District.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be
considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d)of the Council’s Rules of
Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2015-091.
Hearing held.Adopted on First Reading.
17.Resolution 2024-070 Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the Intergovernmental
Agreement for Solid Waste Programming and Infrastructure Improvements.
The purpose of this item is to make an amendment to the 2019 Intergovernmental Agreement for
Solid Waste Programming and Infrastructure Improvements (the “IGA”)to place the agreement
into abeyance until the parties agree on further amendments to address the changed
circumstances and updated timelines.The new amended agreement will supersede the existing
one.
Pulled from consent for discussion.
18.Resolution 2024-071 Adopting Findings of Fact in Support of the City Council’s Decision
on Appeal to Uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission Approval of the Mason Street
Infrastructure Overall Development Plan ODP230001.
The purpose of this item is to make findings of fact and conclusions regarding Council’s decision
at the May 7,2024,Mason Street Infrastructure Overall Development Plan appeal hearing that
the Planning and Zoning Commission held a fair hearing and dismissing the failure to properly
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interpret and apply allegations and thereby upholding the Planning and Zoning Commissions’
approval of the Mason Street Infrastructure Overall Development Plan.
Adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved,seconded by Councilrnember Potyondy,to approve the
recommended actions on items 1-18,minus items land 17,on the consent calendar.
The motion carried 5-0.
Ayes:Mayor Arndt,Mayor Pro Tem Francis,Councilmembers Gutowsky,Potyondy,and
Ohison
Nays:None.
Absent:Councilmembers Canonico and Pignataro
K)CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP (This is an opportunity for Coundilmembers to comment on
items adopted or approved on the Consent Calendar.)
None.
L)STAFF REPORTS
None.
M)COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Arndt reported on presenting at the CoMotion conference about the future of transportation.
Councilmember Potyondy reported on attending the Beattie Elementary School annual bike parade,
a dedication of a LEED gold certified parks facility,and the City Works 101 graduation.
N)CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INDIVIDUAL
DISCUSSION
1.Second Reading of Ordinance No.058,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriation of the
2050 Tax for Various Programs and Services Related to Parks,Recreation,Transit and Our
Climate Future.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 7,2024,appropriates the 2024
funding of the new 2050 Tax.In November 2023,Fort Collins voters approved this 0.5%Sales
and Use Tax increase,which is dedicated to the areas of Parks,Recreation,Transit and Climate.
This tax begins in 2024 and expires at the end of 2050.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Councilmember Ohlson expressed frustration about the City’s commitment to climate action.He
questioned why 2024 dollars were left unspent and suggested those funds could have been used
to expand the energy assistance program or for additional solar installations on City buildings.He
questioned why community experts were not involved and why Denver and Los Angeles Water
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and Power were not consulted.He questioned the use of the tax funds for converting lights in
recreation and parks facilities to night sky friendly fixtures.He stated it is unlikely the 2026 and
2030 climate goals will be reached.
Travis Storm,Chief Financial Officer,stated the 2024 proposals are largely based on shovel
readiness and empirically tested programming that can be activated.He stated the forthcoming
funding will be able to utilize more criteria-driven recommendations,engagement,and learning
from other communities.
Jacob Castillo,Chief Sustainability Director,stated all projects surfaced through staff and were
informed by community engagement on multiple fronts and focused on human centeredness and
equity focus of Our Climate Future.He noted staff are looking at projects that could be
implemented over the next six months for the 2024 dollars.Additionally,he stated staff is looking
at other communities for best practices and more long-term investments and proposals will be
forthcoming in the 2025-2026 budgeting for outcomes process.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis stated she is comfortable with the current situation and noted the Council
Finance Committee was supportive.She supported using Our Climate Future as a base point and
acknowledged the complexity of getting a grant program off the ground.
Councilmember Ohlson asked if these tax dollars are adding staff members to increase the
capacity for quickly managing more projects.Castillo replied there are budget offers for 2025-
2026 for additional personnel and stated there are several staff members across the organization
working on the climate crisis.
Councilmember Gutowsky stated the tax dollar expenditures can benefit each other and she
urged the use of funds to not be in silos.
Mayor Arndt expressed support for the item.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis rnoved,seconded by Counciimernber Potyondy,to adopt
Ordinance No.058,2024,on Second Reading.
The rnotion carried 4-1.
Ayes:Mayor Arndt,Mayor Pro Tern Francis,Counciirnernbers Gutowsky,and Potyondy
Nays:Councilrnernber Ohison.
Absent:Councilmembers Pignataro and Canonico.
17.Resolution 2024-070 Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the Intergovernmental
Agreement for Solid Waste Programming and Infrastructure Improvements.
The purpose of this item is to make an amendment to the 2019 Intergovernmental Agreement for
Solid Waste Programming and Infrastructure Improvements (the “IGA”)to place the agreement
into abeyance until the parties agree on further amendments to address the changed
circumstances and updated timelines.The new amended agreement will supersede the existing
one.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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COUNCIL COMMENT
Councilmember Ohison asked about flow control and whether this agreement lays the
groundwork to act on flow control.
Jacob Castillo,Chief Sustainability Director,replied flow control dictates specific waste streams
going to certain facilities and stated the current agreement does not allow the City to enable flow
control.
Councilmember Ohlson expressed support for the public landfill being controlled by the County
but opposed the proposed solutions.
Castillo commented on the top priority projects that were identified in the Solid Waste
Infrastructure Master Plan and noted the City is moving forward with exploring construction and
demolition and food scraps composting infrastructure.Additionally,he noted the County has
pursued a grant for construction and demolition infrastructure and is open to a food scrap
composting pilot program.
Councilmember Potyondy supported additional exploration of waste to energy.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis expressed support for the resolution.
Mayor Arndt concurred and stated it would be valuable to have an agreement in place that belier
aligns with the City’s goals.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he understands why Council would support both of these items.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved,seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky,to adopt
Resolution 2024-0 70.
The motion carried 4-1.
Ayes:Mayor Arndt,Mayor Pro Tem Francis,Councilmembers Gutowsky,and Potyondy
Nays:Coundllmernber Ohlson.
Absent:Councilmembers Pignataro and Canonico.
0)CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PLANNED FOR DISCUSSION
None.
P)OTHER BUSINESS
08 1.Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances andlor resolutions by
Councilmembers.
None.
08 2.Consideration of a motion to adjourn this meeting until after the completion of the
Electric Utility Enterprise Board business:
“I move that Council adjourn this meeting until after the completion of the Electric Utility
Enterprise Board business.’
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Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved,seconded by Councilmember Ohison,that Council
adjourn this meeting until after the completion of the Electric Utility Enterprise Board
business.
The rnotion carried 5-0.
Ayes:Mayor Arndt,Mayor Pro Tern Francis,Councilmembers Gutowsky,Potyondy,
and Ohlson.
Nays:None.
Absent:Coundilmembers Pignataro,and Canonico.
(**Clerks Note:The regular Council meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.to conduct the business of the
Electric Utility Enterprise board.The regular Council meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.)
OB 3.Consideration of a motion to go into Executive Session for Mid-Year Reviews of Chief
Judge,City Manager,and City Attorney:
Chief Judge 60 minutes
City Manager 60 minutes
City Attorney 60 minutes
Note:Times are approximate with breaks,as necessary.
“I move that the City Council go into executive session,as permitted under Article Two,
Section Eleven of the City Charter,Section 2-31 (a)(1)of the City Code and Colorado Revised
Statutes Section 24-6-402(4)(f)(roman numeral one),for the purpose of conducting mid-year
performance reviews of the Chief Judge,City Attorney and City Manager.”
Mayor Pro Tern Francis rnoved,seconded by Councilrnernber Potyondy,that the City
Council go into executive session,as permitted under Article Two,Section Eleven of
the City Charter,Section 2-31(a)(1)of the City Code and Colorado Revised Statutes
Section 24-6-402(4)(f)(rornan numeral one),for the purpose of conducting mid-year
performance reviews of the Chief Judge,City Manager and City Attorney.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT
Couricilmember Potyondy recused herself from the discussion involving the City Attorney because
her husband is an employee of the City Attorney’s Office.
The motion carried 4-0.
Ayes:Mayor Arndt,Mayor Pro Tem Francis,Councilmembers Gutowsky,and Ohlson.
Nays:None.
Absent:Councilmembers Pignataro,and Canonico.
(**Clerk~s Note:Councilmember Potyondy did not vote however her recusal was not required for
the vote on the motion for executive session.)
The meeting recessed at 7:32 p.m.and reconvened at 7:45 p.m.in the Council Conference Room.
Present at this executive session were:
Mayor Jeni Arndt
Mayor Pro Tern Emily Francis
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Councilmember Susan Gutowsky
Councilmember Kelly Ohison
Councilmember Melanie Potyondy
Chief Judge Jill Hueser entered the executive session at 7:45 p.m.and left at 8:13 p.m.C
Manager Kelly DiMartino entered at 8:15 p.m.At 8:20 p.m.,City Attorney Carrie Daggett entered.
Councilmember Potyondy left due to her recusal from the City Attorney’s evaluation because her
spouse is employed by the City Attorney’s office.
The executive session concluded at 9:20 p.m.and Council returned to the open meeting in
Council Chambers.
Q)ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council,the meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
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