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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 the Day of June 14, 2025, as the United States Army's 250th Anniversary.
PP 2. Declaring the Month of June 2025 as LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month.
A community reception to celebrate LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month was held in the City Hall Lobby
from 3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
Mayor Jeni Arndt presented the above proclamations at 5:00 p.m.
B)CALL MEETING TO ORDER
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
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 Alleg'iance to the American Flag.
D)ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Jeni Arndt
Mayor Pro Tern Emily Francis
Councilmember Susan Gutowsky (remote, non-voting)
Councilmember Julie Pignataro
Councilmember Tricia Canonico
Councilmember Melanie Potyondy
Councilmember Kelly Ohlson
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Kelly DiMartino
City Attorney Carrie Daggett
City Clerk Delynn Coldiron
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E)CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Kelly DiMartino provided an overview of the agenda, including:
•No changes to the published agenda.
•Items 1-19 on the Consent Calendar are recommended for adoption.
•Community Report on Ranked Choice Voting.
•Staff Report on One Water Strategic Plan Update.
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•Consideration of a Motion to Adjourn to June 10th at 6:00 PM for the purpose of conducting
mid-year evaluations for direct reports.
•After adjournment, there will be a break before Council convenes in the CIC Room for a work
session to discuss Charter amendments related to the Council vacancies and November 2025
ballot measures.
F)COMMUNITY REPORTS -Community Report: Ranked Voting Update
The purpose of this item is to provide information on Ranked Vo ting and current efforts related to
co mmunity outreach and education.
City Clerk Delynn Coldiron outlined the premise of ranked voting, which allows voters the chance to
rank candidates in their order of preference in any race in which there are three or more candidates.
She noted any candidate who receives more than 50% of the vote on the initial round would win the
election; however, if that does not occur, ranked voting kicks in and she further detailed that process.
City Clerk Coldiron commented on other states and jurisdictions that use ranked voting, noted it covers
11 million voters across the country, and reiterated the use of ranked voting was approved by Fort
Collins voters to begin in November of 2025. She stated each voter can rank their choices; however,
only one vote ultimately counts, and she further discussed how to complete a ranked choice ballot.
City Clerk Coldiron showed a video outlining the ranked voting process produced by the City's
Communications and Public Involvement Office and noted there is a practice ballot available on the
City Clerk's webpage. She also explained a tactical exercise that is available. She also noted there
will be a table in the City Hall lobby with ranked voting information available before each regular
Council meeting. She encouraged people to go to the City's website to find this, and additional
information related to ranked voting. Information on the local events City Clerk's staff will be at to
provide information to voters can also be found there. Additionally, she noted this will be the first year
there will be an on lin e blue book reference for the City election.
Larimer County Clerk Tina Harris outlined the coordinated election process and important associated
dates. She stated this will be the first time the County has conducted a ranked voting election and
noted Colorado Revised Statutes and Secretary of State rules lay out exactly how the election should
occur. She stated there will be election night results for the ranked voting items and results will be
posted at least once per day until all election day returns are tabulated.
County Clerk Harris discussed the work that has been done to ensure the ranked voting election runs
smoothly and noted there will be a mock ranked voting election hosted jointly with City Clerk staff.
Additionally, there is a FAQ section on the County webpage and staff will be at various local events to provide information to voters.
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G)PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY TOPICS OR ITEMS OR COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Including requests for removal of items from Consent Calendar for individual discussion.)
(Secretary's Note: Council took a brief recess at the start of Public Comment to clarify the rules related
to the physical size of props and signs and it was noted that the rules specifically preclude items
attached to sticks. Upon reconvening, Mayor Arndt noted an individual was told he could st and in the
rear of the Chambers with his item, but they declined.)
Jane Hamburger commended the public survey process regarding the future use of the Hughes
Stadium property and the emphasis on adhering to the ballot language approved by voters. She noted
that as the lead of the League of Women Voters Environmental Team, she facilitated ten sessions for
residents' survey discussion and completion. She co mmented on the importance of equal access for
a healthy environment in which to live, learn, work, and play, and noted that includes the descendants
of the Indigenous tribes which historically cared for the land. She encouraged utilizing a portion of the
property for the u se of local Indigenous tribes.
Peter Erickson spoke in support of affordable housing and noted an FAQ page on the Parking Services
website indicates there are 9,711 parking spaces downtown, only 83 of which would be displaced if
Housing Catalyst were to be allowed to build 75 units of deed restricted affordable housing on half ofthe Remington Street parking lot. He stated the City needs to cut red tape when it comes to affordable
housing and urged Council to direct staff to go back to discussions on this topic.
G lnguanta spoke in support of rematriating the Hughes Stadium property to Indigenous people stating
the healing that would result would be extremely impactful.
Kendra Berg took the spot for someone who stepped out and asked if anyone has contacted the
Cheyenne and Northern Arapaho people regarding the Hughes Stadium property, which she stated
was gifted for a certain purpose. She discussed some history of the land and lodge that has since
been removed and stated this issue falls under the American Indian Religious and Freedom Act.
Evan Roberts spoke in support of the Remington Street affordable housing project. He stated
downtown should be a place for all and urged Council and staff to move forward with the project.
Andre Dunn stated he is a youth representative for Indigenous people and asked that the Hughes
Stadium property be returned to Indigenous people. He stated the rules that preclu ded individuals
from carrying their flags in Chambers are extremely offensive and disrespectful. He stated the Civic
Assembly uplifted the Indigenous people's interests with unanimous support and he urged Council to
address historical atrocities and mend relations with the original stewards of the land.
De wat sis doh gwas stated Fort Collins has an opportunity to do something special with the Hughes
Stadium property by rematriating the site to Indigenous people. She provided historical information
about how the land was managed and stated Fort Collins could help build true climate resilience by
doing so.
Jerry Gavaldon thanked the City Clerk's Office for materials he was given related to ranked voting and
stated he plans to share them at the Museo de las Tres Colonias. Regarding the Remingtorjl Street
parking lot/affordable housing project, he expressed concern regarding a potential conflict of ,interest
with Mayor Pro Tern Francis serving on the Housing Catalyst board of directors. He suggested it may
be appropriate for her to step aside to ensure the process remains fair and equitable.
Russ Cowart spoke in support of the need for additional pickleball courts in Fort Collins and shared
the benefits of having pickleball in the community.
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Janet Bramhall, downtown business owner, stated she wished Council had found a way to be more
culturally flexible with the Indigenous members of the community who were present. Additionally, she
spoke in support of building more affordable housing in the downtown area.
Joe Rowan spoke about the housing fund and was encouraged that Council wanted to see more of
the tax dollars go toward housing, particularly given federal affordable housing funds are being
threatened. He also urged Council to move away from the model for bonding against tax revenue as
the funds could better be invested in the comm unity.
Jordan Kelly thanked Council and Police for addressing unreasonable traffic noise in the community
and provided some information regarding the noise impacts to her property, which seems to be mostly
due to loud mufflers. She discussed the importance of silence due to issues from long-term COVID.
Emily Gallichotte spoke in support of the affordable housing project on the Remington Street parking
lot and reiterated there are almost 10,000 parking spaces downtown, only 83 of which would be
impacted by this project.
Kevin Flowers thanked Council for the support of the LGBTQ+ community and commended the Fort
Collins Pride kickoff event during which Police, Cultural Services, Library, and other staff worked
together to make people feel welcome, seen, and safe. He thanked everyone for standing with and
supporting all involved.
Michelle Gliszinski raised concerns about a local organization, DSA, which has historically been a
powerful voice for social justice. She stated there has been a split in the group, both nationally and
locally, as to whether political violence is acceptable to achieve its goals. She urged the local chapter
of the DSA to draw a line and condemn political violence, particularly when it is justified in the name
of anti-Zionism.
Michael Weinreich stated he is a Jewish resident of Fort Collins and spoke about the increase in
antisemitism which threatens the community's safety and values. He urged Council to increase Police
patrols around synagogues and other religious organizations and schools, mandate training for City
staff and law enforcement on recognizing antisemitism and create a reporting mechanism for these
crimes.
Ilana Kafer stated she is a Jewish community member, and she thanked Council for their support and
service to the community. She stated silence speaks volumes and commented on the recent terror
attack in Boulder. She also stated people should speak up to ensure Jewish families feel safe.
Shimrit Yacobi thanked Council for listening and commented on the recent terror attack in Boulder.
She stated the Jewish community has long warned about the dangers of normalizing hate and violence
and stated words that glorify violence are meant to incite it. She urged Council to act just as it would
if any other minority was being targeted and condemn the attack.
Laura (no last name given) stated the Hughes Stadium property needs to be returned to the
Indigenous people stating it was stolen land. She stated the residents of Fort Collins cannot legally
vote on the use of the property as the land does not belong to the City.
Rich Stave commented on a TABOR item that he stated repeals the mill levy. He also shared concerns
related to ranked voting and questioned whether the community's best interest was taken into account
regarding Item No. 2, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 078, 2025, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves
and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for Broadband Buildout to Multi-Dwelling Units and
Customer Installations and Related Art in Pub lic Places and Modifying the Terms of Repayment for
Prior Appropriations from the Light and Power Fund.
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Gabrielle Friesen urged Council to return the Hughes Stadium land to Indigenous people as a
ceremonial site and stated that is the only ethical way for the City to act. She stated she has been
involved in rematriation efforts and stated the City would benefit from engaging in this humbling and
necessary work.
Liz Tufte expressed concern about tonight's events and the disrespect shown to the individuals in
attendance. She stated the religious freedom for native people is a perpetual concern and urged
Council to return the Hughes Stadium property to Indigenous people.
Nicole Swan echoed other speakers related to the Remington Street affordable housing project and
urged Council to move forward with the project quickly.
Jonesy Winchell spoke in support of returning the Hughes Stadium site back to Indigenous people .
Charles Shobe spoke in support of the affordable housing project on Remington Street and urged
Council to put people over parking and quickly move forward with the project without waiting for
another parking study. He stated the delay would increase the likelihood that Housing Catalyst would
not be able to complete the project and the community would be stuck with the status quo.
Kate Conley echoed comments related to the Remington Street affordable housing project and urged
Council to use every tool possible to get it moving forward. She stated business owners should not
stand in opposition to the project as it could provide workforce housing. She urged Council to prioritize
housing and people over 83 parking spaces.
Andrew Sachs spoke in support of the land back initiative to return the Hughes Stadium property to
Indigenous people. He provided some history regarding his interest in protecting the environment and
discussed how the partnership with Indigenous people is valuable in those efforts.
Michael Washington spoke in support of returning the Hughes Stadium property to Indigenous people and stated it never belonged to Fort Collins to begin with. He urged Council to do what is overdue.
Matthew Behunin discussed previous parking studies and urged Council to follow through with its
vision for the 15-minute city by bringing affordable housing to the Remington Street parking lot.
Public comment concluded at 7:36 p.m.
H)PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
Councllmember Pignataro asked if there might be a way to easily make it clear that the Council rules
for Chamber relate to view obstruction. She asked if it could be codified that people with such items
could stand in the rear of Chambers. City Attorney Daggett noted the Mayor has the authority to
modify rules in response to specific instances; however, she recommended the rules be changed if
Council would specifically like that to be allowed.
Councilmember Pignataro noted Councilmembers all serve on various Boards, including Housing
Catalyst and did not believe there was a conflict for Mayor Pro Tern Francis. She stated she is looking
forward to the work session on the Remington Street parking lot/affordable housing project.
Councilmember Potyondy stated there was no intention of stifling free speech this evening but
suggested a deeper look at policies for visuals in Council Chambers.
Mayor Arndt stated the Council rules are clear and noted the individual chose to leave the meeting
rather than stand in the back of the room with the flag he carried.
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Councilmember Potyondy stated she is also looking forward to the work session on the Remington
Street parking lot. Additionally, she noted Assistant City Manager Rupa Venkatesh has been working
closely with the Indigenous population regarding the Hughes Stadium property.
I)COUNCILMEMBER REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
Councilmember Ohlson withdrew Item No. 16, Items Relating to the Vine Drive and Jerome Street
Intersection Improvements Project, from the Consent Calendar, due to concerns about some of the
funding coming from the climate action fund.
J)CONSENT CALENDAR
1.Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the May 20, 2025, Regular meeting.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the May 20, 2025, Regular meeting.
Approved.
2.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 078, 2025, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for Broadband Buildout to Multi-Dwelling Units
and Customer Installations and Related Art in Public Places and Modifying the Terms of
Repayment for Prior Appropriations from the Light and Power Fund.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 20, 2025, requests appropriation
of $12 million of prior year reserves from the Light & Power Fund for use in Broadband's (herein
referred to as "Connexion'? efforts to continue new customer installations, including building out
to multi-dwelling units (MDU's) and mobile home parks, and providing for asset management.
These funds from Light & Power provide a significant portion of the total funding need over the
next 4 years and will be reimbursed to the Light & Power Fund, including interest, from the cash
flows generated by Connexion operations.
Adopted on Second Reading.
3.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 079, 2025, Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for
the Shields Street Protected Infrastructure -Lake Street to Stuart Street Project and the
Shields Street Separated Bike Lanes -Mulberry Street to Mountain Avenue Project.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 20, 2025, transfers Active Modes
Plan Implementation funding to the Shields Street Protected Infrastructure -Lake Street to Stuart
Street and the Shields Street Separated Bike Lanes -Mulberry Street to Mountain Avenue capital
projects.
Adopted on Second Reading.
4.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 080, 2025, Making a Supplemental Appropriation of an
Additional Award from the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant for the Fort
Collins Police Services Property Crimes Unit.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 20, 2025, appropriates $19,011
of unanticipated revenue received from the Colorado State Patrol Department of Public Safety as
a modification to the previously awarded FY 2025 BATTLE (Beat Auto Theft Through Law
Enforcement) grant.
Adopted on Second Reading.
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5.Items Relating to Civic Center Master Plan: Municipal Court Renovation & Parking Services
Move.
A.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 081, 2025, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Parking Services Department Relocation Project
and Related Art in Public Places
B.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 082, 2025, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Municipal Court Expansion Project and Related
Art in Public Places
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 20, 2025, provide context for
two related requested appropriations for projects in the Civic Center Master Plan. The first will
expand City service capacity by moving Parking Services to the Civic Center Parking Structure to
vacate space in the 215 North Mason Street building to allow for the expansion of the City
Municipal Court. The second recommended appropriation provides initial construction costs for
the expansion of the Municipal Court in the 215 North Mason Street building.
Appropriation recommendations:
•$450, 000 from reserves in the Parking Fund to the Capital Projects Fund for the relocation of
Parking Services to the Civic Center Parking Structure
•$400, 000 from General Government Capital Expansion Fee reserves within the Capital
Expansion Fund for the relocation of Parking Services as a condition precedent to the
Municipal Court construction and expansion
•$8,500 transfer from the Capital Projects Fund to the Art in Public Places Program in the
Cultural Services & Facilities Fund for the relocation of Parking Services.
•$4,300,000 from General Governmental Capital Expansion Fee reserves within the Capital
Expansion Fund for the Municipal Court construction and expansion project
$43,000 transfer from the Capital Projects Fund to the Art in Public Places Program in the Cultural
Services & Facilities Fund for the Municipal Court construction and expansion project.
Both Ordinances Adopted on Second Reading.
6.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 083, 2025, Amending Sections 20-21 and 20-25 of the
Code of the City of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Clarifying Exceptions to the Noise
Ordinance for Agricultural Activities.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 20, 2025, further clarifies the
alignment of the municipal noise ordinance with Colorado statutes relating to exceptions for
agricultural operations.
Adopted on Second Reading.
7.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 084, 2025, Designating as Non-Lapsing and Transferring
the Prior Appropriation of Philanthropic Revenue Received Through City Give by
Ordinance No. 055, 2025, for the Payment Assistance Fund.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 20, 2025, requests that the
lapsing appropriation approved by Council on its passage of Ordinance No. 055, 2025, of
$443,600 in phllanthropic revenue received through City Give, be designated by this Ordinance
as non-lapsing. These miscellaneous gifts to various City departments support a variety of
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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.
8.Items Relating to Motor Vehicle Noise.
A.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 086, 2025, Adopting Section 1418, Unreasonable Vehicle
Noise Prohibited in the Fort Collins Traffic Code.
B.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 087, 2025, Amending Section 17-129 of the Code of the
City of Fort Colins to Remove all Reference to Traffic Noise.
C.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 088, 2025, Amending Section 225 of the Fort Collins Traffic
Code to Clarify the Different Types of Equipment Violations Related to Mufflers.
D.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 089, 2025, Amending Section 1-15 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins to Allow Some Specified Traffic Violations to be Designated as a Misdemeanor
Offense.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 20, 2025, present
recommended changes to the City Code and Fort Collins Traffic Code to address enforcement of
unreasonable noise in the city related to Motor Vehicles.
All Ordinances Adopted on Second Reading.
9.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 090, 2025Amending Section 9-23 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins Regarding the Use of Fireworks.
This Ord inance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 20, 2025, presents recommended
changes to the Fort Collins City Code Section 9-23 to address enforcement for violations related
to fireworks.
Adopted on Second Reading.
10.First Reading of Ordinance No. 091, 2025, Amending the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Discontinue the Art in Public Places Board and the Cultural Resources Board and Merge
their Functions into the Arts and Culture Board.
The purpose of this item is to discontinue the existing Art in Public Places Board and Cultural
Resources Board and to merge and adjust their functions for a new Arts and Culture Board.
Adopted on First Reading.
11.First Reading of Ordinance No. 092, 2025, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Water
Fund to Support Acquisitions of Water Rights to Increase Yield, Reliability, and Resiliency
of the Utilities Water Supplies.
The purpose of this item is to request additional appropriation of $1,419,091 in the City's Water
Fund to purchase water supplies that will increase the yield, reliability, and resiliency of the Fort
Collins Utilities water supplies. This includes shares in the North Poudre Irrigation Company and
the water rights in the Chase Ditch.
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Adopted on First Reading.
12.First Reading of Ordinance No. 093, 2025, Authorizing a Mid-year Budget Appropriation
from the Airport Fund for Northern Colorado Regional Airport.
The purpose of this item is to recommend a mid-year budget appropriation of $642,400 from the
Airport fund to support nine priority projects and initiatives identified by Airport staff and the Airport
Commission. These efforts are focused on improving airport facilities, strengthening operational
plans and procedures, addressing regulatory compliance requirements, enhancing financial
sustainability, and supporting efforts to attract commercial airline service.
The proposed funding will enable the Airport to make targeted investments that align with long
term strategic goals and improve overall performance and service.
Adopted on First Reading.
13.First Reading of Ordinance No. 094, 2025, Amending Chapters 15 and 23 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Regarding the Requirements of Shared Micromobility Operations.
The purpose of this item is to address a potential regulatory gap under City Code by defining clear
requirements applicable to the operation of shared micromobility services within Fort Collins.
These requirements will allow FC Moves to ensure that operators of shared micromobility services
in the city consistently provide robust and reliable service and mitigate negative impacts on the
community and other right-of-way uses.
Adopted on First Reading.
14.First Reading of Ordinance No. 095, 2025, Amending Section 15-361 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins to Clarify Right-of-Way Contractor Licensing Requirements.
The purpose of this item is to clarify the types of work that require a right-of-way contractor license
under City Code Section 15-361. As that section is currently written, it is ambiguous what types
of "work" it is intended to apply to, leaving it unclear whether operations like shared micromobility
services or outdoor vendors would require a right-of-way contractor license or not. This item
defines "work" to mean constructing, installing or repairing any sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway,
curb cut, street, alley or any other improvement in or under a public right-of-way, in the City.
Adopted on First Reading.
15.First Reading of Ordinance No. 096, 2025, Authorizing the Conveyance of Two Temporary
Construction Easements and Two Permanent Easements on a portion of Rigden Res ervoir
to Larimer County for Construction of Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements for County
Road 40.
The purpose of this item is to authorize the conveyance of two (2) Temporary Construction
Easements and Two (2) Permanent Easements (collectively, the "Easements") on a portion of
City property presently known as Rigden Reservoir for construction of stormwater infrastructure
improvements for the benefit of County Road 40 (E Horsetooth Road).
Adopted on First Reading.
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16.Items Relating to the Vine Drive and Jerome Street Intersection Improvements Project.
A.Resolution 2025-057 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding
a Grant of Funds for Improvements to the Intersection of Vine Drive and Jerome Street Between
the City of Fort Collins and the Downtown Development Authority.
B.First Reading of Ordinance No. 085, 2025, Making Supplemental Appropriations and
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Vine Drive
and Jerome Street Intersection Improvements Project and Related Art in Public Places.
The purpose of these items is to enable the City to receive and expend Downtown Development
Authority (DOA) grant funds and Urban Renewal Authority (URA) funds for the Vine Drive and
Jerome Street Intersection Improvements project (Project). The funds will be used for outreach,
design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction for improvemf)nts at the intersection of Vine
Drive and Jerome Street. If approved, the items will: 1) authorize the Mayor to execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement (/GA) for the Project with the ODA; 2) transfer $135,200 of
Community Capital Improvement Program (CC/P) Bicycle Program funds to the Project; 3)
transfer $67,756.77 of Community Capital Improvement Program (CC/P) Pedestrian Program
funds to the Project; 4) appropriate $293,076 in URA funds to the Project; 5) transfer $146,472.87
in remaining 2050 Tax -Our Climate Future funds from previous appropriations to the Project; 6)
appropriate $144,000 of ODA grant funds to the Project; 7) appropriate $4,283.34 in
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) funds to the Project; 8) appropriate $87.42 of
Transportation Services Fund reserves to the Project; and 9) appropriate $4,370.76 (1%) of the
ODA grant and URA funds to the Art in Public Places (APP) program. The Conservation Trust
Fund will contribute $165,000 towards the Project as part of the 2026 annual budget process.
Removed From Consent Agenda.
17.Resolution 2025-061 Adopting the Transportation Capital Improvement Dashboard as a
Methodology and Foundation for the Transportation Capital Improvement Program
Prioritization and Planning.
The purpose of this item is to discuss the results of the Transportation Capital Improvement (TC/)
Dashboard effort as it relates to the City's Transportation Capital Improvement Program
prioritization and planning and to request Council adopt the TC/ dashboard as a methodology and
foundation for the transportation capital impro vement program prioritization and planning. The
TC/ dashboard is a methodology for evaluating and prioritizing transportation capital projects
identified in the Active Modes Plan (AMP), Transportation Capital Proje cts Prioritization Study
(TCPPS), and Strategic Trails Plan (STP) utilizing criteria developed from the City's various
strategic plans.
Adopted.
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18.Resolution 2025-062 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Cities of
Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland for the Exchange of Judicial Services and Appointing
Temporary Judges.
The purpose of this item is to authorize an intergovernmental agreement (!GA) with the Cities of
Greeley and Loveland for judicial services to be used in the event that a conflict of interest or
other circumstance prevents the Municipal Judge and assistant judges from hearing a parlicular
Municipal Courl case. This agreement is intended to replace a prior 2023 /GA between Forl
Collins, Loveland, and Greeley. A similar agreement was also in place prior to 2023. This
agreement is updated to include all current, eligible judges from each jurisdiction.
Adopted.
19.Resolution 2025-063 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement
Between the City and Colorado Department of Transportation to Fund Construction for the
Foothills Transit Station Project through State Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation
Options Funding.
The purpose of this item is to authorize the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement (/GA) with the Colorado Deparlment of Tran sportation (COOT). This /GA will result in
the receipt by Transforl of $317,669 in grant funds through the Multimodal Transporlation &
Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF) for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 and 2026.
Adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to approve the
recommended actions on item s 1-19, minus 16, on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried 6-0.
K)CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP (This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on
items adopted or approved on the Consent Calendar.)
Councilmember Ohlson requested additional information regarding Item No. 11, First Reading of
Ordinance No. 092, 2025, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Water Fund to Supporl
Acquisitions of Water Rights to Increase Yield, Reliability, and Resiliency of the Utilities Water
Supplies. Donnie Dustin, Senior Water Resources Engineer, stated the Corps of En gineers permitting
process includes a future demand of around 38,400 acre feet, current demands are around 29,000
acre feet, and the firm yield of what can be met with current supplies is around 30,000 acre feet. The
projected increase in demand is due to increased population and large contractual uses.
Councilmember Ohlson requested additional information in a follow-up memo.
Dustin noted the Halligan water supply project will meet most of the demand and the appropriation
requested will help fund some North Poudre Irrigation shares that are planned to be acquired between
now and 2065.
Councilmember Ohlson requested additional information regarding Item No. 17, Resolution 2025-061
Adopting the Transporlation Capital Improvement Dashboard as a Methodology and Foundation for
the Transportation Capital Improvement Program Prioritization and Planning as related to wildlife
crossing issues if that is an appropriate component of this dashboard. Brad Buckman, City Engineer,
replied that consideration is part of this process, and through the desi gn process, the impacts to the
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environment and wildlife are considered for all projects, including wildlife crossings. He stated he would provide additional details in a follow-up memo.
Councilmember Ohlson commented on language in Item No. 17 related to 'evaluating projects to
provide riparian and wildlife corridors where they make sense' and stated there are no such qualifiers
in documents presented to Council on other topics. City Manager DiMartino replied staff will work to
be more consistent in applying qualifying language.
Clerk's Note: Mayor Arndt called for a break at 7:50 p.m., noting the meeting would resume at
8:00p.m.
L)STAFF REPORTS -Staff Report: One Water Strategic Plan Update
The purpose of this item is to provide a progress update on the City's ongoing One Water planning
efforts. This work supp orts City's Council's priority of protecting community water systems in an
integrated way to ensure resilient water resources and healthy watersheds.
In early 2024, the Water Utilities initiated a two-phased planning approach to the development of a
strategic One Water Plan to guide the planning, operations, and management of the City's water
resources and water systems over the next 50 years. Phase 1 (Self-Assessment) of this work was
completed in March 2025 with the development of a One Water Action Framework Report, which
characterizes the current state of the City's water resources, systems and practices and lays out the
City's vision for One Water.
Building upon this work, Phase 2 (Plan Development) will begin in early June 2025. The work will
focus on the devel opment of a One Water Strategic Plan that establishes go als and supporting
strategies needed to address the community's current and anticipated water-related challenges using
collaborative and holistic water management approaches. The work will be informed by both internal
and community engagement and is expected to take approximately 10-12 months to complete.
Nicole Poncelet-Johnson, One Water Executive Director, noted the City's Water, Wastewater, and
Stormwater Utilities began a One Water journey in 2020 and have since determined a more formal
approach needs to be taken through some strategic planning.
Jill Oropeza, Senior Director of Plant Science and Planning, provided an overview of the City's
approach to becoming a One Water city, specifically as related to the One Water Strategic Plan. She
stated the principles involved in One Water include valuing water at every stage and in all forms,
looking for solutions that achieve multiple benefits, approaching decisions with a systems mindset
using watershed-scale thinking and action, and looking for ways to mitigate any unintended
consequences.
Oropeza stated the City recognizes there are numerous current and future pressures that will impact
the City's water resources and infrastructure that have the potential to impact the ability to provide the
current level of service. She noted this initiative supports the City's strategic objectives around
environmental health and the Council priority of protecting the community's water systems in an
integrated way to ensure resilient resources and healthy watersheds.
Oropeza outlined the use of the Water Research Foundation's One Water Cities Framework which
was designed to help municipalities do this work. She discussed the planning efforts around the Fort
Collins One Water Action Framework and noted some opportunities and needs that have been
identified include the development of a One Water Strategic Plan, building organizational alignment
and culture around One Water, continuing to integrate the principles of One Water into project and
program delivery, and developing a system for performance tracking to monitor progress over time.
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Oropeza stated the development of key strategies and actions will begin in the coming months and
the resulting Strategic Plan will focus on performance and continual improvement.
Councilmember Ohlson requested some additional follow-up on certain items.
M)COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Susan Gutowsky
•Commended Sunday's Pride Festival.
Mayor Arndt requested a brief moment of silence for the recent terror attack in Boulder and in
recognition of hate never being welcomed in Fort Collins.
Councilmember Melanie Potyondy
•Commended Sunday's Pride Festival.
•Attended the grand opening of the Village at Impala affordable housing development.•Attended the opening of the Museum of Discovery traveling exhibit "Nature All Around Us."
Councilmember Tricia Canonico
•Commended Su nday's Pride Festival and grand opening of the Village at Impala.•Attended a Bike to School Day event at Kruse Elementary School and announced the June 25th
Bike to Work Day.
N)CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INDIVIDUAL
DISCUSSION
16.Items Relating to the Vine Drive and Jerome Street Intersection Improvements Project.
A.Resolution 2025-057 Authorizing the Ex ecution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding
a Grant of Funds for Improvements to the Intersection of Vine Drive and Jerome Street Between
the City of Fort Collins and the Downtown Development Authority.
B.First Reading of Ordinance No. 085, 2025, Making Supplemental Appropriations and
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Vine Drive
and Jerome Street Intersection Improvements Project and Related Art in Public Places.
The purpose of these items is to enable the City to receive and expend Downtown Development
Authority (DOA) grant funds and Urban Renewal Authority (URA) funds for the Vine Drive and
Jerome Street Intersection Improvements project (Project). The funds will be used for outreach,
design, right-of-way acquisition, and constru ction for improvements at the intersection of Vine
Drive and Jerome Street. If approved, the items will: 1) authorize the Mayor to execute an
Interg overnmental Agreement (/GA) for the Project with the ODA; 2) transfer $135,200 of
Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) Bicycle Program funds to the Project; 3)
transfer $67,756.77 of Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) Pedestrian Program
funds to the Project; 4) appropriate $293,076 in URA funds to the Project; 5) transfer $14 6,472.87
in remaining 2050 Tax-Our Climate Future funds from previous appropr iations to the Project; 6)
appropriate $144,000 of ODA grant funds to the Project; 7) appropriate $4,283.34 in
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) funds to the Project; 8) appropriate $87.42 of
Transportation Services Fund reserves to the Project; and 9) appropriate $4,370.76 (1%) of the
DOA grant and URA funds to the Art in Public Places (APP) program. The Conservation Trust
Fund will contribute $165,000 towards the Project as part of the 2026 annual budget process.
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Councilmember Ohlson stated he will not be voting for this item as he believes it is not the most
appropriate use of climate funds. He stated he would have preferred the funds go to building
incentives for the private sector or to making improvements to City buildings. He added that he
supports the project; however, he thought there could be a better source of funding. Jacob Castillo,
Chief Sustainability Officer, stated the Our Climate Future executive team recommended this funding
as the dollars were originally allocated for bike and pedestrian safety, which is a similar use to what
is proposed with this project. Additionally, since the dollars were able to be leveraged with other
funds, this project supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and is possible to be executed
quickly.
Cortney Geary, FC Moves, stated this project will make improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians
at Vine and Jerome including rectangular rapid flashing beacons, side paths, and trail connections.
She noted the intersection was identified as a high priority in the Active Modes Plan and the Climate
Tax funding that is proposed to be used was previously appropriated to two projects focused on
implementing the Active Modes Plan: one that funded bike lanes on Laporte Avenue, which was
under budget and one for crossing improvements at multiple locations.
Geary noted staff evaluated the greenhouse gas emissions reductions impacts for the projects and
added that funding for this project includes DDA and URA funding as well and the project provides the
opportunit y to demonstrate to taxpayers immediate, tangible benefits with entirely local funding.
Councilmember Ohlson stated that explanation has convinced him to support the item.
Mayor Arndt expressed support for the project and thanked the URA and DDA for their funding as
well. • • •
Mayor Pro Tem Francis moved, seconded by Counci/member Canonico, to adopt Resolution
2025-057 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding a Grant of
Funds for Improvements to the Intersection of Vine Drive and Jerome Street Between the City
of Fort Collins and the Downtown Development Authority.
The motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis made a motion, seconded by Counci/member Potyondy, to adopt
Ordinance No. 085, 2025, Making Supplemental Appropriations and Appropriating Prior Year
Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Vine Drive and Jerome Street
Intersection Improvements Project and Related Art in Public Places, on First Reading.
The motion carried 6-0.
0)CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PLANNED FOR DISCUSSION-None.
P)RESUMED PUBLIC COMMENT
Q)OTHER BUSINESS
OB 1. Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances and/or resolutions by
Councilmembers.
OB 2. Consideration of a Motion to Adjourn to 6:00 p.m. on June 10, 2025 for the purpose of
mid-year performance evaluations of Council's direct-report employees:
"I move that Council adjourn this meeting to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in order
to consider a motion to go into executive session to conduct mid-year performance reviews
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of the Council's direct report employees, and for such other business as may come before
the Council. "
Mayor Pro Tem Francis moved, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to adjourn to
6:00 p.m. on June 10, 2025.
The motion carried 6-0.
R)ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjou rned at 8:31 p.m.
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