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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - SUMMARY AGENDA - 03/25/2025Fort Collins City Council Work Session Agenda 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 NOTICE: Work Sessions of the City Council are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are conducted in a hybrid format, however there is no public participation permitted in a work se ssion. City Council members may participate in this meeting via electronic means pursuant to their adopted policies and protocol. How to view this Meeting: Meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person by anyone. Meetings are televised live on Channels 14 & 881 on cable television. Meetings are livestreamed on the City's website, fcgov.com/fctv. Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services, programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please provide 48 hours’ advance notice when possible. A solicitud, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione 48 horas de aviso previo cuando sea posible. While work sessions do not include public comment, mail comments about any item on the agenda to cityleaders@fcgov.com Meeting agendas, minutes, and archived videos are available on the City's meeting portal at https://fortcollins-co.municodemeetings.com/ City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 2 City Council Work Session Agenda March 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM Jeni Arndt, Mayor Emily Francis, District 6, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Gutowsky, District 1 Julie Pignataro, District 2 Tricia Canonico, District 3 Melanie Potyondy, District 4 Kelly Ohlson, District 5 Council Information Center (CIC) 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins Cablecast on FCTV Channel 14 on Connexion Channel 14 and 881 on Comcast Carrie Daggett Kelly DiMartino Delynn Coldiron City Attorney City Manager City Clerk CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 6:00 PM A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER B) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Staff Report: Bike Park Feasibility Study Update The purpose of this staff report is to provide an update on the Bike Park Feasibility Study. The intent of this study is to determine whether a new, community-scale bike park facility is feasible, and if so, to bring clarity on the appropriate size, possible location(s), amenities and costs (capital and on-going maintenance). The study also researches regional and national bike park examples to understand desired features and amenities. The study objectively evaluates several potential locations throughout the City, including the former Hughes Stadium site. The study is separate from the Hughes Civic Assembly process and will be completed and shared with Council before the completion of the Civic Assembly process to inform future decision making. During the community engagement phase of the 2021 Park and Recreation Plan, ReCreate, a statistically valid survey was conducted in the winter of 2019 by mail, phone, and web to measure residents’ needs across Fort Collins. The demographic makeup of the survey sample reflects the demographic makeup of the City as a whole. Results of the survey show mountain bike courses as a priority investment rating and is ranked eighth on the outdoor facility prioritized list. 2. Council Priority: Operationalize City Resources to Build and Preserve Affordable Housing The purpose of this item is to update Council on progress made toward Council’s Affordable Housing Priority, provide information on the impact of impact fees on Affordable Housing, and seek input on potential strategies to pursue. Staff will provide: 1) data on the state of housing in Fort Collins; 2) information on programs and strategies that have been implemented to positively impact Fort Collins’ housing landscape; 3) information on efforts that staff are exploring or planning for implementation; and 4) ideas for strategies the City can explore in the future. City of Fort Collins Page 2 of 2 3. Accessory Dwelling Unit Discussion The purpose of this item is to discuss the requirements of becoming an Accessory Dwelling Unit Supportive Community per House Bill 24-1152 (HB24-1152). HB24-1152 requires subject jurisdictions to permit Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in zone districts where single-unit dwellings are permitted and on lots where a single-unit dwelling exists. Council adopted Ordinance No. 009, 2025 to amend the Land Use Code to comply with HB24-1152. HB24-1152 creates a grant program for jurisdictions that qualify as an ADU Supportive Community. This grant program provides funding to offset the costs of constructing ADUs, providing technical assistance to persons converting or constructing ADUs, and/or waiving, reducing, or providing financial assistance for ADU associated fees and other costs for ADU Supportive Communities. To become an ADU Supportive Community, eligible jurisdictions must implement one of ten potential programs outlined in HB24-1125. The City has already implemented two of the ten potential eligible programs. Based on the potential impact of two potential programs, this Agenda Item Summary provides an overview of a fee waiver program and pre-approved ADU plans for consideration by Council. C) ANNOUNCEMENTS D) ADJOURNMENT Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services, programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please provide advance notice. Requests for interpretation at a meeting should be made by noon the day before. A solicitud, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione aviso previo. Las solicitudes de interpretación en una reunión deben realizarse antes del mediodía del día anterior.