HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/15/2025-RegularJuly 15,2025
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 Year of 2025 as the Year of Philanthropy.
Mayor Jeni Arndt presented the above proclamation 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 Julie Pignataro
Councilmember Tricia Canonico
Councilmember Melanie Potyondy
Councilmember Kelly Ohlson
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Kelly DiMartino
City Attorney Carrie Daggett
Senior Deputy City Clerk Cecilia Good
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E)CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Kelly DiMartino provided an overview of the agenda,including:
•A motion to call a special meeting on August 1 ~has been added to the Other Business section
of the agenda.
•Items 1-19 on the Consent Calendar are recommended for adoption.
•Staff Report on Urban Wildfire Readiness.
•Consideration of a motion to go into Executive Session.
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.)
Debra James discussed the negative impact fireworks have on her City Park neighborhood stating they
create a haze of toxic chemicals,scare animals,and cause a stress response for veterans.She
recommended the City consider moving the show to a less populated area or consider laser or drone
shows in the future.
Linda Hall requested Council adopt the proposed citizen-initiated Ordinance without amendment.She
also discussed the Civic Assembly.
Adam Hirschhorn mentioned he is running for Mayor and discussed ecology and the natural
environment.He expressed support for allowing native peoples to determine the use of the Hughes
Stadium site.
Rich Stave discussed seeing an increase in vagrancy along the Mason Trail.He also discussed seeing
several motorcycle type vehicles on the Trail and commented on growth in Fort Collins.
Eunice encouraged Council to pass an Ordinance requiring visible identification for law enforcement,
including federal agents.She stated there is a concern about potential abuse from individuals
impersonating federal agents.
Public comment concluded at 6:21 p.m.
H)PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked about the possibility of requiring law enforcement identification.City
Manager DiMartino noted Fort Collins does have a policy for Police Services;however,it cannot be
enforced for other agencies.Frank Barrett,Assistant Police Chief,replied the Police Services policy
requires any officer acting in an official capacity identify themselves visibly and carry an identification
card.Calls can also be made to dispatch to verify the status of an officer.In terms of undercover
work,officers must still identify themselves.
Councilmember Potyondy reminded community members that Access Fort Collins provides quick
responses to community concerns.
I)COUNCILMEMBER REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
Councilmember Ohlson withdrew Item No.10,First Reading of Ordinance No.118,2025,Making
Supplemental Appropriations,Appropriating Prior Year Resea’ves and A Ut ho rizing Transfers of
Appropriations for Transit Replacement Enhancement and Maintenance of Assets,from the Consent
Calendar.
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J)CONSENT CALENDAR
1.Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the June 10,2025 Adjourned Meeting and
July 1,2025 Regular meeting.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the June 10,2025 Adjourned Meeting and
July 1,2025 Regular meeting.
Approved.
2.Second Reading of Ordinance No.110,2025,Appropriating Unanticipated Philanthropic
Revenue Received Through City Give for Various Programs and Services.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 1,2025,requests an appropriation
of $134,447 in philanthropic revenue received through City Give.These miscellaneous gifts to
various City departments support a variety of programs and services and are allgned 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.
3.Second Reading of Ordinance No.111,2025,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves to Support
the Gardens on Spring Creek Master Plan,Strategic Plan,and Interpretive Plan.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 1,2025,considers an
appropriation of $150,000 from Gardens on Spring Creek reserves to engage consultant(s)who
will facilitate development of a Master Plan,Strategic Plan,and Interpretive Plan.
Adopted on Second Reading.
4.Second Reading of Ordinance No.112,2025,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Safe Routes to School Zach Elementary
School Project
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 1,2025,provides a supplemental
appropriation to the Safe Routes to School (SRTS)Zach Elementary School Project (Project).
Poudre School District (PSD)contributed $25,000 to the Project and this contribution was
incorrectly appropriated in Ordinance No.144,2023.If approvecL this item will correct this error
and correctly appropriate the $25,000 PSD contribution to the Project.No new funding will be
appropriated to the Project.As no new funding is being appropriated,there is no proposed
additional contribution to the Art in Public Places (APP)program.
Adopted on Second Reading.
5.Second Reading of Ordinance No.113,2025,Approving a Collateral Assignment of a Lease
at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 1,2025,requests Council
approval of a Collateral Assignment of Lease (“Assignment’)involving CO Fire Aviation Leasing,
Inc.,the cities of Loveland and Fort Collins (the “Cities”),and FMS Bank.The Assignment allows
CO Fire Aviation Leasing,Inc.(the “Sublessee”)to assign its leasehold interest as security for a
$920,000 loan from FMS Bank (the “Lender’).
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The underlying ground lease permits such assignments with the consent of the Cities.The
Assignment,attached to proposed Ordinance No.113,2025,will serve as the Cities’
acknowledgement of the assignment and provide the Lender rights to receive notice of any
Sublessee default to cure such defaults,and request a new lease of the Sublease is terminated.
Adopted on Second Reading.
6.Second Reading of Ordinance No.114,2025,Authorizing the Conveyance of a Permanent
Access Easement to Josh and Dusti Sanger Across City Property on Trilby Road.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 1,2025,authorizes conveyance
of a permanent access easement to Josh and Dusti Sanger on approximately 0.5 acres of Coyote
Ridge Natural Area.The S angers own a 5-acre residential inholding (2887 W Trilby Road)within
the natural area.Domestic water infrastructure (a cistern and elecfric pump)that exists on the
adjacent natural area pre-dates the City’s ownership and provides water to the San gers’
residence.The access easement is intended to formally document the San gers’access to the
existing cistem and electric pump on the Natural Area and require the San gers to use the
easement in accordance with City parameters.
Adopted on Second Reading.
7.Second Reading of Ordinance No.115,2025,Vacating the City’s Property Rights in a
Railroad Easement at 3842 Redman Drive,Fort Collins.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on July I,2025,reviews and potentially
recommends the vacation of the City’s rights in an unused and unusable railroad easement on
the Super Vacuum Manufacturing Inc/Bonfire,LLC (Super Vac)property at 3842 Redman Drive.
Adopted on Second Readina
8.Second Reading of Ordinance No.116,2025,Extending the Terms of a Non-Exclusive
Franchise by the City of Fort Collins to Comcast of CalifornialColorado LLC and its
Successors and Assigns for the Right to Make Reasonable Use of,and Erect,Construct
Operate and Maintain Through,the Public Rights-of-Way,Easements and other Public
Property any Equipment Necessary and Appurtenant to the Operation and Maintenance of
a Cable System and the Provision of Cable Services to City Residents.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 1,2025,requests an extension
to the terms of the current cable franchise agreement which expires on July 31,2025.Staff is in
current negotiations with Comcast representatives and in the best interests of both parties,
recommend this extension so that negotiations can continue.The extension will run through
October 31,2025
Adopted on Second Reading.
9.First Reading of Ordinance No.117,2025,Making Supplemental Appropriations from the
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for Restorative Justice Services and Approving the
Intergovernmental Grant Agreement with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $35,637 of unanticipated revenue from the Colorado
Division of Criminal Justice Juvenile Diversion fund awarded for the period July 1,2025 —June
3~2026,to support the Restorative Justice programs in the Neighborhood Services Department
in Sustainability Services.Restorative Justice Programs are pail of the City’s Confllct
Transformation Works team,which also provide mediation services.The program will provide
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restorative justice services as an accountability option for 35 youth referred from the 8th Judicial
District Attorney’s Office.
Adopted on First Reading.
10.First Reading of Ordinance No.118,2025,Making Supplemental Appropriations,
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for Transit
Replacement Enhancement and Maintenance of Assets.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate unanticipated grant funds.
Removed From ConsenL
11.First Reading of Ordinance No.119,2025,Making Supplemental Appropriations,
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for Transit
Operations and Services and Bus Replacement.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate unanticipated grant funds and transfer previously
appropriated grant funds per updated Federal Transit Authority Grant Award Amounts.
Adopted on First Reading.
12.First Reading of Ordinance No.120,2025,Making a Supplemental Appropriation,
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for
Transfort Maintenance Facility Upgrades and Related Art in Public Places.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate unanticipated grant funds.
Adopted on First Reading.
13.Items Relating to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grants.
A.First Reading of Ordinance No.121,2025,Making a Supplemental Appropriation of Grant
Funds from the Colorado Office of Justice Programs 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program Grant Award for Fort Collins Police Services.
B.First Reading of Ordinance No.122,2025,Making a Supplemental Appropriation of Grant
Funds from the Colorado Office of Justice Programs 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program Grant Award for Fort Collins Police Services.
The purpose of these items is to support Fort Collins Police Services in work performed as a
member of the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force,which is managed by the Larimer County
Sheriffs Department,with both Fort Collins Police Services and Loveland Police being members.
These member agencies support a broad range of activities to prevent and control drug-related
crimes.
Larimer County was awarded two grants,for 2023 and 2024 respectively,through the Edward
Byme Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)program in support of operating the Northern
Colorado Drug Task Force.
The award for 2023 is $60,434 in total,and Fort Collins Police Services,as a subrecipient of the
grant,receives $18,058 of this 2023 award to support personnel costs and other operating costs
directly attributed to the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force.The award for 2024 is $512489 in
total,and Fort Collins Police Services,again as a subrecipient,receives $15,025 of this 2024 JAG
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grant award also to support personnel costs and other operating costs directly attributable to the
Northern Colorado Drug Task Force.
Both Ordinances Adopted on First Reading.
14.First Reading of Ordinance No.123,2025,Making a Supplemental Appropriation of Grant
Funds from the Colorado Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office for Police
Services High Visibility Impaired Driving Enforcement FY26 Grant Award.
The purpose of this item is to support Fort Collins Police Services in work performed enforcing
Colorado’s impaired driving laws for specific enforcement periods outlined by the Colorado
Department of Transportation.Enforcement periods typically occur over holidays or periods of
increased tourism and travel in the state.
Fort Collins Police Services was awarded $25,474 through the High Visibility Impaired Driving
Enforcement (HVE)grant to support personnel costs and other operating costs directly attributed
to HVE grant activities.Police Services will pro vide enhanced impaired driving enforcement during
specific time periods and engage in community education and outreach.
Adopted on First Readina
15.First Reading of Ordinance No.124,2025,Adopting the 2025 Natural Areas Strategic
Framework as an Element of City Plan and as an Update to the 2014 Natural Areas Master
Plan.
The purpose of this item is to adopt the 2025 Natural Areas Strategic Framework attached as
Exhibit A to the Ordinance,which updates the City’s 2014 Natural Areas Master Plan and serves
as a systemwide guide for the planning and management of the Natural Areas Department (NAD)
over the coming decade.Rooted in ballot language,extensive community engagement,and
broader City policies,the Framework articulates an updated vision,set of values,and strategic
goals for the Department.It provides the foundation for action-oriented planning that will be
implemented through zone-level management planning.Adoption of the Framework constitutes
an amendment to City Plan under its provisions for incorporating new elements into the City’à
comprehensive plan.
Adopted on First Reading.
16.First Reading of Ordinance No.125,2025,Authorizing the Conveyance of an Emergency
Access Easement on a Portion of the Larimer County Landfill to Poudre Fire Authority.
The purpose of this item is to authorize the conveyance of one Emergency Access Easement (the
“Easement’)on a portion of co-owned City property presently known as Larimer County Landfill
to Poudre Fire Authority.
Adopted on First Readina
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17.Resolution 2025-070 Approving Fort Fund Special Event Grant Disbursements.
The purpose of this item is to approve Fort Fund grants from the Cultural Development and
Programming Account and the Tourism Programming Account for the selected community events
in the Special Event Grant —June Deadline category,based upon the recommendations of the
Cultural Resources Board.
Adopted.
18.Resolution 2025—071 Adopting the 2025—2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the Citizen
Participation Plan Required by the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
The purpose of this item is to consider adoption of the five-year planning documents required by
the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)in order for the City to remain
ellgible for federal grants,including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)and the
Home Investment Partnership (HOME)Program.
Adopted.
19.Resolution 2025-072 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation
Proceedings for the Moor Annexation.
The purpose of this item is to determine substantial compliance and initiate annexation
proceedings for the Moor Annexation,a voluntary annexation located northeast of the intersection
of North Taft Hill Road and Lapofle Avenue.The Applicant has submitted a written petition
requesting annexation of 3.368 acres and zoning into the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
District (LMN)zone district,which is consistent with the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan Map.
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
Adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved,seconded by Councilmember Pignataro,to approve the
recommended actions on items 1-19,minus 10,on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carded 7-0.
K)CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP (This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on
items adopted or approved on the Consent Calendar.)
Councilmember Pignataro if the 2050 tax dollars were anticipated to be used for items such as those
in Item Nos.10-12 and requested a synopsis of how the funds are interconnected among the three
items.
L)STAFF REPORTS —Urban Wildfire Readiness
Dennis Day,Emergency Preparedness Program Manager,stated Fort Collins is actively reducing
wildfire risk in the wildland/urban interface through collaborative planning by engaging City
departments,regional partners,and applying science-driven strategies.He noted that every five
years,the City participates in a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan,which in 2021 ranked Fort
Collins as a medium wildfire hazard due to a blend of risk factors that warrant attention but do not
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reach the threshold for a high priority.He noted Fort Collins’proactive mitigation efforts,interagency
planning,and Poudre Fire Authority’s Wildfire Protection Plan all help to reduce the potential severity
of wildfires.
Derek Bergsten,Fire Chief,showed a map of the typical wildland/urban interface in PFA’s district and
discussed the 2025 Community Wildfire Protection Plan which updated the hazardous risk analysis
and created a sense of collaboration with stakeholders.He noted home risk inspections are available
and discussed the importance of public education efforts.
Katie Donahue,Natural Areas Director,noted Natural Areas owns a great deal of land in Fort Collins
and is part of the wildfire mitigation formula.She noted Natural Areas manages for the dominant
moderate conditions,not for extreme wildfire conditions,by doing some mowing,managing invasive
weeds such as cheat grass,and promoting native species that have the ability to stay green longer.
She stated grazing and prescribed fires are not used extensively now,but work is being done to
consider those tools.
Day provided some information from Environmental Services,including that climate change intensifies
wildfire risk and alters the seasonal patterns and fueling conditions,and those shifts underscore the
need for adaptive strategies.
Councilmember Potyondy asked who community members should contact about doing property
assessments for risk mitigation.Chief Bergsten replied the information is on PFA’s website.
Councilmember Potyondy noted the 5 foot mowing buffer may seem narrow for people living next to
Natural Areas and asked who to contact if residents have concems.Donahue replied people can
contact Natural Areas staff.She noted one of the challenges of mowing is that it essentially takes
green material and lays it down to dry out more quickly.She noted bagging and removing the grass
disrupts the nutrient cycle.
Councilmember Canonico commended the work of PFA and noted she saw several engines working
near the Environmental Learning Center on her way in.Chief Bergsten noted that was a grass fire
that also burned a building.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked about burning irrigation ditches.Chief Bergsten replied the City
Ordinance was updated after the Marshall Fire and irrigation ditch buming is restricted within city limits
on red flag days.
M)COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Susan Gutowsky
•Attended the Poudre Fire Authority graduation ceremony at CSU’s Alumni Center.
•Participated in the 4th of July parade which had thousands of attendees.
•Attended CSU’s Halligan Flow Model and demonstration of what would occur if the reservoir
overflowed.
•Attended a session of the Adalante Youth lntemship program which involved 24 immigrant
students taking an 8-week course to leam about the City.
Councilmember Melanie Potyondy
•Highlighted the Health Homes assessment program which provides radon testing,air quality
testing,and efficiency analyses at no cost to homeowners.
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N)CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INDIVIDUAL
DISCUSSION
10.First Reading of Ordinance No.118,2025,Making Supplemental Appropriations,
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for Transit
Replacement Enhancement and Maintenance of Assets.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate unanticipated grant funds.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rich Stave questioned the priority of the Transfort system.He discussed low ridership and asked
if the real issues have been identified.
Adam Hirschhorn stated he utilizes Transfort frequently and stated he has witnessed high
ridership,particularly on MAX in the afternoons.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Councilmember Ohlson stated he had envisioned the transit component of the 2050 tax to fund
more routes and longer operating hours,not as funds to leverage grants.Monica Martinez,
Planning,Development,and Transportation Senior Finance Manager,replied the 2050 tax funds
are currently the most readily available funds for providing local matches to leverage grants.She
noted there are expanding expenses within the transit system and revenues have not grown at
the same level.She noted local matches do not have to be appropriated at the time of grant
awards;however,they do have to be designated and appropriated at the time of expense,which
is why previous years were referenced,and there is not additional revenue from other sources
that would allow for that appropriation.
Councilmember Pignataro asked if it is anticipated the 2050 tax dollars will be paid back when
other funds are available.Martinez replied reserves are being assessed to determine the ability
to pay back the 2050 tax funds.
Councilmember Pignataro stated she also did not envision these types of expenditures for the
2050 tax funds.
City Manager DiMartino noted there will be opportunity for further Council conversation when it
considers the Transfort Optimization Study on October 28th~
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved,seconded by Councilmember Potyondy,to adopt
Ordinance No.118,2025,Making Supplemental Appropriations,Appropriating Prior Year
Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for Transit Replacement,
Enhancement and Maintenance of Assets,on First Reading.
The motion carried 7-0.
0)CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PLANNED FOR DISCUSSION
The purpose of this item,pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter when presented with
an initiative petition certified as sufficient by the City Clerk,is to either
I.Adopt the proposed ordinance without alteration within 25 business days;or
2.Submit the proposed measure to the registered electors of the City.
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A.First Reading of Ordinance No.126,2025,Adopting a Citizen-Initiated Ordinance Regarding
Preserving and Establishing the Use for the Entire Former Hughes Stadium Property as a Natural
Area.(Option 1);
OR
B.Resolution 2025-073 Submitting a Citizen-Initiated Ordinance Requiring that the Former
Hughes Stadium Property be Used 100%as a City Natural Area to a Vote of the Registered
Electors of the City at the Regular Municipal Election on November 4,2025.(Option 2)
If Council does not adopt the Ordinance,a protest hearing regarding the ballot title may be
required before consideration of the Resolution.Under Section 7-156 of the City Code,any
registered elector desiring to protest a proposed ballot title or submission clause for any initiated
measure must file such a protest with the City Clerk,no later than noon on Monday,July 14,2025.
If a protest is filed,a hearing on the protest will be added to the agenda item and must take place
before the Council adopts the Resolution setting the ballot title and submission clause.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Delynn Coldiron,City Clerk,stated the citizen petition related to the Hughes Stadium property
was deemed sufficient by the City Clerk’s Office.She outlined the process for petition verification
and noted over 7,500 signatures were checked as part of this petition with just over 6,300 found
to be valid.She stated a sufficiency statement related to the petition was issued on June ~as
only 5,070 signatures were required.The protest period was then open until July 2~and one
was received;however,it was related to campaign finance issues and was ultimately withdrawn.
Coldiron outlined the Council options to either adopt the Ordinance as wriften without alteration
or adopt a Resolution that would place the item on the November ballot.She provided the
proposed ballot language should that be the option and noted City Code allows for protests related
to ballot titles and ballot submission clauses,and one was received after the protest period which
ended yesterday.She noted Council could entertain the requests of that protest if desired.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rich Stave questioned why the Hughes property issue is so contentious and stated voters should
have the opportunity to make the final decision on the issue.
Melissa Rosas,Friends of Hughes Natural Area Petition Representatives,requested Council
consider changes to the submission clause ballot language which was published in the agenda.
She objected to the use of the word ‘modifying,’the order of the words ‘acquire’and ‘rezone,’and
the wording of ‘100 percent as a City Natural Area’and exclusion of the term ‘designate.’
COUNCIL QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION
Mayor Amdt noted the ballot title protest was received after the deadline and requested some
clarification from the City Clerk.City Clerk Coldiron stated she told the petitioners initially,and
again yesterday,that there was a deadline of noon yesterday to file a protest and stated she
would perhaps send a reminder of the Council agenda date and protest deadline earlier in the
process in the future.City Attorney Daggett noted it is not incumbent on the City Clerk to provide
reminders of the protest deadline dates and noted that in order to file a protest,one would need
to look at the resolution being considered by Council,which is what was published with the
agenda.
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Councilmembers discussed the changes requested by the petitioners and there was consensus
regarding the acceptable changes,including keeping the word “modifying”instead of the
requested “clarifying,”changing the order of words to “rezone,acquire,and use”and stating,“the
entire property be designated and used 100%as a City Natural Area.”
City Attorney Daggett advised Council that amending the Resolution would require changes in
multiple places,including the title.
Councilmembers Pignataro and Canonico and Mayor Arndt supported sending the item to the
ballot.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved,seconded by Councilmember Pignataro,to adopt
Resolution 2025-073 Submitting a Citizen-Initia ted Ordinance Requiring that the Former
Hughes Stadium Property be Used 100%as a City Natural Area to a Vote of the Registered
Electors of the City at the Regular Municipal Election on November 4,2025,as amended to
modify the proposed ballot submission clause to read ‘an Ordinance modifying the citizen
initiative Ordinance approved by the registered electors in April 2021 which required the
City of Fort Collins to rezone,acquire,and use for specified purposes,the approximately
165 acre parcel of real property formerly home to the Hughes Stadium so as to require the
property be designated and used 100%as a City Natural Area,and updating the Resolution
in the title and Section C.
Mayor Arndt commended the petitioners on their effort and thanked City Clerk Coldiron for the
presentation on the signature verification process.
Councilmember Gutowksy also commended the work of the City Clerk’s Office.
The motion carried 7-0.
P)RESUMED PUBLIC COMMENT
Q)OTHER BUSINESS
This section has been amended to include Considera ion of a Motion to Ca I a Special Meeting
OB 1.Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances andlor resolutions by
Counci Imembers.
(Three or more individual Councilmembers may dfrect the City Manager and City Attorney to
initiate and move foiward with development and preparation of resolutions and ordinances
not originating from the Council’à Policy Agenda or initiated by staff)
08 2.Consideration of a Motion to Call a Special Meeting on Tuesday,August 12,2025:
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved,seconded by Councilm ember Canonico,that in
accordance with Section 2-29 of the City’s Municipal Code,I move that Council call a
Special Meeting to be held on August 12,2025,at 300 Laporte Avenue,in Council
Chambers,starling at 5:00 p.m.,for the purpose of consideration of a motion to go
into executive session for legal advice related to federal grants.
The motion carried 7-0.
OB 3.Consideration of Motion for Executive Session Related to Water in Northeast Fort
Collins:
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Mayor Pro Tern Francis move4 seconded by Councilmember Potyondy,that the City
Council go into executive session pursuant to:
City Charter Article Roman Numeral Two,Section 11(2),
City Code Section 2-31(a)(2)and
Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-6-402(4)(b),
for the purpose of discussing with the City’s attorneys and appropriate management
staff the following:
1.specific legal questions related to potential litigation related to water service in
northeast Fort Collins;and
2.the manner in which the particular policies,practices or regulations of the City
related to water service in northeast Fort Collins may be affected by existing or
proposed provisions of federal,state or local law,
The motion carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council,
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