HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-02/21/2006-RegularFebruary 21, 2006
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, February 21,
2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was
answeredby the following Councilmembers: Brown, Hutchinson, Kastein, Manvel, Ohlson, Roy and
Weitkunat.
Staff Members Present: Atteberry, Krajicek, Roy.
Citizen Participation
Mayor Hutchinson stated each citizen participant would have five minutes to speak.
Linda Hopkins, 1809 Rangeview Drive, stated the Planning and Zoning Board's entire discussion
of the revisions to the big box standards was devoted to a single revision relating to strengthening
the dual entrance requirement. The hope that big box retailers would design a second entrance on
an alternate side wall was unfounded as big box retailers would be reluctant to change their standard
operations. If a second entrance was not part of the big box plan, the alternative was a "line concept"
in which the second side would be lined with other retailers. She stated Boardmember Stockover
concluded that this would mean that the "big box simply got bigger" with additional stores along the
side. She stated the Board did not discuss changes to neighborhood compatibility criteria or traffic
impact evaluation criteria and those issues needed further consideration.
Janice Hamsher, 317 Greenvale Drive, opposed the proposed Southwest Enclave Annexation.
Courtney Przybylski, Director of Community Affairs for ASCSU, spoke regarding a discussion
series that would be held on campus relating to behavioral issues affecting neighborhoods.
Joe Rowan, Executive Director of Funding Partners, 214 South College Avenue, presented an update
regarding the activities and mission of Funding Partners.
City Participation Follow-up
Mayor Hutchinson thanked those who spoke during Citizen Participation.
A¢enda Review
City Manager Atteberry stated there were no changes to the published agenda. He noted the Council
had received a revised version of the Shields Street Findings Resolution. City Attorney Roy stated
adoption of the Consent Calendar would include adoption of the revised Resolution. He stated one
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of the findings had been reworded, and this was not a major change.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the January 17, 2006 Regular Meeting
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 001, 2006 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Neighborhood Parkland Fund - Oak Street Plaza Park Capital Proiect to be Used to Construct
Improvements to the Oak Street Plaza Park.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7, 2006,
appropriates unanticipated revenue in the Neighborhood Parkland Fund -Oak Street Plaza
Park Capital Project to be used for improvements to the Oak Street Plaza Park.
8. Postponement of Second Reading of Ordinance No. 010. 2006. Granting a Non-exclusive
Franchise by the City of Fort Collins to Comcast of California/Colorado 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 Citizens Within the City to March 7,
2006.
The existing Cable Television Franchise calls for the cable operator (Comcast) to
underground its cable lines within a certain time frame after the City places electric lines
underground. A question has recently been raised about the time frame allowed for
undergrounding in the existing franchise, and whether or not Comcast is allowed additional
time to underground its cable lines under the existing franchise. Comcast is requesting a
postponement to allow more time to meet with City staff to clarify and resolve the matter
before Second Reading of the new franchise occurs.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 012. 2006, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue
in the General Fund for the Landmark Preservation Commission and Staff Education and
Training.
The Advance Planning Department has been awarded a $1,494 grant with no cash match for
the purpose of education and training of Landmark Preservation Commission members and
staff. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7,
2006, allows appropriation of grant revenue in the General Fund for these training purposes.
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10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 013, 2006 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Recreation Fund and Authorizina the Transfer of Existing Appropriations in the Recreation
Fund for Construction of a Water Slide Project at City Park Pool.
The Recreation Division has identified funding for a double -flume water slide for City Park
Pool. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7,
2006, authorizes appropriation of unanticipated revenue in the Recreation Fund and the
transfer of existing appropriations in the Recreation Fund for this project.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 014, 2006, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for the Fort Collins Police Services Drunk Driving Enforcement Program.
Ordinance No. 014, 2006 was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7, 2006
and appropriates grant funds from a 2006 Law Enforcement Assistance Fund, provided by
the Colorado Department of Transportation, to help reduce the number of drunk drivers in
Fort Collins.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 015.2006. Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Capital Projects Fund - South Taft Hill Road, Horsetooth Road to Harmony Road Protect,
to Be Used for the Construction of Improvements to a Section of South Taft Hill Road from
Horsetooth Road South to Harmony Road and Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement
for the Project,
The City of Fort Collins Engineering Department has received $1,736,400 from Larimer
County's Regional Road Capital Expansion Fee Program. Larimer County has selected
South Taft Hill Road from Horsetooth Road to Harmony Road to receive funds from this
program for interim improvements. Ordinance No. 015, 2006, which was unanimously
adopted on First Reading on February 7, 2006, appropriates unanticipated revenue in the
Capital Projects Fund for these improvements. The Ordinance also authorizes an
intergovernmental agreement documenting the City's and County's respective rights and
responsibilities in connection with the construction project.
13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 017, 2006, Amending Section 2-566 of the City Code
Concerning the Adoption of the Classified Employee Pay Plan.
Ordinance No. 017, 2006, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February
7, 2006, amends the City Code to clarify that the City Council adopts a Pay Plan for
employees and the City Manager administers the Pay Plan by determining the salaries of
individual classified employees within the pay ranges/skill levels established by the Pay Plan.
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14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 018. 2006, Amending Chapter 17, Article IV (Offenses
Against Public Authority) and Chapter 23, Article IX (Natural Areas) of the City Code to
Clarify and Update Certain Enforcement Authority and Natural Areas Restrictions.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7, 2006,
amends portions of Article IV of Chapter 17 and Article IX of Chapter 13 of the City Code
to clarify and update certain enforcement authority and natural areas restrictions.
15. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 019. 2006. Designating the J.M. Morrison House and
Carriage House, 718 West Mountain Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to
Chapter 14 of the City Code.
Ordinance No. 019, 2006, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7,
2006, designates the J.M. Morrison House and Carriage House as a Fort Collins Landmark.
The owner of the property, John P. Gascoyne, is initiating this request.
16. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 020, 2006, Designating the Lee House Property, 1530
Remington Street, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
This Ordinance, which designates the Lee House Property as a Fort Collins Landmark, was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7, 2006. The owner of the property,
1530 Remington Limited Partnership, is initiating this request.
17. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 021, 2006, Designating the Kirby/Wade House and
Historic Garage, 816 Laporte Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14
of the Cites
This Ordinance, which designates the Kirby/Wade House and Historic Garage as a Fort
Collins Landmark, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7, 2006. The
owner of the property, Thomas Trumbower, is initiating this request.
18. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 022, 2006, Designating the James House Property, 210
North Loomis Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Ci , Code.
Ordinance No. 022, 2006, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7,
2006, designates the James House Property as a Fort Collins Landmark. The owner of the
property, John F. Leach, is initiating this request.
19. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 023, 2006, Desi ng ating the 1953 GMC 500 GPM Front
Mount Pumper. Owned by the Poudre Fire Authority. as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant
to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7, 2006,
designates the 1953 GMC 500 GPM Front Mount Pumper, as a Fort Collins Landmark. The
fire engine is eligible for individual Fort Collins Landmark Designation under both
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Landmark Standards (1) and (3). The owner of the property, Poudre Fire Authority, is
initiating this request.
20. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 024, 2006, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Portion of
the Timberline Substation Site Property to the Public Service Company.
Ordinance No. 024, 2006, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7,
2006, authorizes a land exchange between the Utilities Department and the Public Service
Company, with each conveying the other 6,237 square feet of land. This conveyance grants
the City the necessary property interests for the ultimate design of Timberline Road. The
Utilities Department and Public Service have agreed to this exchange.
21. Second ReadinaofOrdinanceNo.025.2006,Authorizingthe ConvevanceofaRenlacement
Sewer Line Easement to Anheuser-Busch. the Transfer of Additional Prospect Road Rights -
of -Way from the Natural Areas Program, and the Approval of Certain Drainage and
Temporary Construction Alignments for the East Prospect Road and Related Improvements
Adjacent to the Running Deer, Riverbend Ponds and Cottonwood Hollow Natural Areas.
Transportation Services is proposing to improve a portion of East Prospect Road between
the Poudre River on the west and Summit View Drive on the east. Part of the East Prospect
Road improvements is construction of a new "Poudre River — Overflow Bridge". To
construct this bridge, Transportation will need to relocate a small stretch of Anheuser
Busch's sewer line from its current location on Riverbend Ponds and Cottonwood Hollow
Natural Areas to a new location on the same properties. The Natural Areas Program will not
be compensated for the relocation of easement, since the old easement alignment will be
vacated resulting in no net increase in the easement area.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7, 2006,
authorizes the conveyance of a replacement sewer line easement to Anheuser Busch, the
transfer of Prospect Road Right -of -Way, and approval of drainage and construction
alignments to the Running Deer, Riverbend Ponds and Cottonwood Hollow Natural Areas.
22. First Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2006 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Natural
Areas Fund for the Purpose of Providing Natural Areas Programming Not Included in the
2006 Adopted City Budget.
The purpose of the previously appropriated funds remains the same, that being for land
conservation, construction of parking lots, fences and trails, restoration of wildlife habitat
and other natural areas program needs to benefit the citizens of Fort Collins.
23. First Reading of Ordinance No. 027, 2006, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves.
City Council authorized expenditures in 2005 for various purposes. The authorized
expenditures were not spent or could not be encumbered in 2005 because:
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• There was not sufficient time to complete bidding in 2005 and therefore, there was
no known vendor or binding contract as required to expend or encumber the monies;
• The project for which the dollars were originally appropriated by Council could not
be completed during 2005 and reappropriation of those dollars is necessary for
completion of the project in 2006; or
• The programs, services, and facility improvements for which funds were appropriated
in 2005 will continue into 2006.
In the above circumstances, the unexpended and/or unencumbered monies lapsed into
individual fund balances at the end of 2005.
In November 2005, voters approved the renewal of the City's sales and use tax funded capital
program known as Building on Basics ("BOB"). The proceeds from the BOB package were
not appropriated in the 2006-2007 Budget process because the success of the measure was
not known at the time of Council's consideration of the Budget ordinances. This ordinance
appropriates funds from the Sales and Use Tax Fund allocation for BOB to the projects
which will receive funding in 2006.
25. Items Relating to the Mason Transportation Corridor Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Underpass
Project.
A. Resolution 2006-015 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement Between the City of Fort Collins and the Colorado Department of
Transportation for the Design of the Mason Transportation Corridor Trail Underpass
at the University Mall/Natural Resources Research Center Location.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 029, 2006, Appropriating Revenue from the
Colorado Department of Transportation in the Transportation Fund for the Mason
Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Underpass Project.
This funding contract between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) will allow work to begin on the design for the bicycle/pedestrian trail underpass for
the Mason Transportation Corridor, under the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks
to connect the University Mall/Whole Foods shopping center to the Natural Resources
Research Center (NRRC)/CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital campus. Subsequent funding
contracts will be submitted to the City by CDOT later this year to provide funding for the
right-of-way and construction phases of this project.
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26. First Reading of Ordinance No. 030, 2006, Authorizing the Transfer of Anroronriations
Between Capital Projects Within the Wastewater Fund for the Purpose of Purchasing
Property.
The Wastewater Utility has a time sensitive opportunity to purchase land. This can be
achieved by transferring money from the budget for land purchases in the Drake Water
Reclamation Facility ("DWRF") capital project to the land budget Sludge Disposal
Improvements capital project.
27. First Readine of Ordinance No. 031, 2006, Establishing City of Fort Collins
Telecommunication Customer Service Standards - Cable Television.
The purpose of the Fort Collins Telecommunications Customer Service Standards - Cable
Television (the "Standards") is to establish requirements for the quality of service provided
by cable operators to their customers in Fort Collins. Minimum Customer Service
Obligations were established by the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC') at
Section 76.309, April, 1993. The FCC allows cities to adopt their own more stringent
standards.
The proposed Standards are incorporated by reference in the Franchise Agreement between
the City of Fort Collins and Comcast Cable of Colorado/California, LLC. The same
Standards will apply to any other cable television operator doing business in Fort Collins.
28. First Reading of Ordinance No. 032, 2006, Amending Section 2-203 of the City Code
Regarding the Functions of the Cultural Resources Board.
The purpose of the Ordinance is to correct an error in the City Code. The Cultural Resources
Board, as one of its functions under the City Code, makes recommendations to the City
Council regarding funding proposals submitted through the Fort Fund program. Before
1997, the Fort Fund Program only allocated funds from the Cultural Development and
Programming Account. In 1997, the Council passed Ordinance No. 074, 1997, amending
Section 2-203 of the Code regarding the functions of the Cultural Resources Board, and
Resolution 1997-060, amending the Fort Fund Guidelines, to allow the Fort Fund Program
to also allocate funds from the Tourism Programming Account. In 1999, Ordinance No. 023,
1999 was passed by the Council to add a new function of the Cultural Resources Board to
Section 2-203 of the Code. Unfortunately, when the 1999 Ordinance was drafted, it did not
include the changes made to Section 2-203 in 1997, and by approval of the 1999 Ordinance,
the words "Tourism Programming Account' were unintentionally deleted from Section 2-
203. This error was just recently discovered. Approval of this Ordinance would amend
Section 2-203 of the Code to clearly authorize the Cultural Resources Board to disburse both
Cultural Development and Programming Account and Tourism Programming Account funds.
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29. First Reading of Ordinance No. 033, 2006, Amending the Effective Date of Section 8 of
Ordinance No. 123, 2005, Pertaining to the Definition of "Family" as Contained in Section
5.1.2 of the Land Use Code.
This Ordinance will change the effective date of the new definition of "family" in the Land
Use Code so that it coincides with the effective date of the City's new occupancy limit, which
is January 1, 2007.
30. First Reading of Ordinance No. 034, 2006, Amending the City Code with Regard to the
Posting of Public Notice of the Meetings of the City Council, Committees of the Council and
City Boards and Commissions.
This Ordinance amends various sections in Chapter 2 of the City Code relating to the posting
of public notice of meetings of the City Council, committees of the Council and City boards
and commissions, to reflect a change in the location of the place of posting, and to clarify
existing language about the types of meetings that need to be posted.
31. First Reading of Ordinance No. 035, 2006, Amending Chapter 23 of the City Code Relating
to the Conveyance of Easements Required to Obtain Utility Service.
Generally, utility services such as electrical service from Public Service Company of
Colorado in areas located outside of the city limits, or natural gas service, are governed by
tariffs that have been approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Such tariffs
require that the customer's receipt of service be deemed to create a utility easement for the
installation of service lines and other infrastructure necessary for the service.
The Code requirement that utility easements must be approved by ordinance creates a
substantial impediment to City staff s ability to arrange for utility services for City facilities
and improvements.
To provide a more efficient mechanism for arranging for utility services, staff is requesting
that the City Council amend the City Code to allow the Purchasing Agent, with the approval
of the City Manager, to contract for utility services and grant utility such rights -of -way as
may be required in connection with those services.
32. Items Relating to Boma Annexation and Zoning,
A. Resolution 2006-016 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding
the Boma Annexation and Zoning.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 036, 2006, Annexing Property Known
as the Boma Annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 037, 2006, Amending the Zoning Map
of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included
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in the Boma Annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
This is a request to annex and zone 82.05 acres located at the southwest corner of East
Douglas Road (County Road 54) and Turnberry Road (County Road 11). The property
contains one (1) existing farmstead with agricultural uses and several existing oil wells and
is in the FA-1 Farming District in Larimer County. The requested zoning in the City of Fort
Collins is UE - Urban Estate.
Staff recommends this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District Map because the property is shown to already be outside of the
Areas Not In The Sign District.
33. Items Relating to the Sunrise Ridge Second Annexation and Zoning:
A. Resolution 2006-017 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding
the Sunrise Ridge Second Annexation.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 038, 2006, Annexing Property Known
as the Sunrise Ridge Second Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 039, 2006, Amending the Zoning Map
of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included
in the Sunrise Ridge Second Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
This is a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of a property approximately 5.29 acres in
size. The site is 5221 S. Strauss Cabin Road located approximately one-half mile south of
East Harmony Road on the west side of Strauss Cabin Road. Contiguity with the existing
municipal boundary is gained along the entire northern boundary which is shared with
Sunrise Ridge First Annexation. Contiguity is also gained along the entire west boundary
which is shared with the Willow Brook Subdivision (Observatory Village).
34. First Reading of Ordinance No. 040, 2006, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Conservation
Easement on City Natural Area Property (Round Butte Ranch Phase I) to Larimer County
and Authorizing a Related Grant A2reement with the Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado
Trust Fund.
This Ordinance authorizes the conveyance of a 640-acre conservation easement on Round
Butte Ranch, Phase I, from the City's Natural Area system to Larimer County. The City will
receive a $216,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado to support the conservation of the
property. The grant requires that a conservation easement be placed on the property and
conveyed to a qualified third party. The conservation easement acknowledges and protects
the natural qualities of the property. It also allows a single five -acre building envelope as
well as continued ranching and other compatible activities.
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35. First Reading of Ordinance No. 041, 2006, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Non -Exclusive
Sanitary Sewer Easement for the Cherry Street Station Development.
Cherry Street Station is a loft project being developed on Cherry Street near North College
Avenue. The nearest sewer line connection for this project is located in Martinez Park across
the railroad track from the development. The developer has requested a sewer line easement
from the City to connect to the City sewer system. The City Parks Department has no
objections or concerns regarding the proposed connection through this park. The total square
footage for this easement is 1,606.
36. Resolution 2006-018 Making Findings of Fact and Conclusions Pertaining to the Anneal of
the Determination of the Planning and Zoning Board Regarding the Shields Street Lofts
Project Development Plan.
On December 14, 2005, an appeal of the December 8, 2005 decision of the Planning and
Zoning Board to deny the Shields Street Lofts (515 South Shields Street), Project
Development Plan (the "Project") was filed by the Appellants Mikal S. Torgerson and Troy
W. Jones.
On February 7, 2006, City Council voted to overturn the Planning and Zoning Board's denial
of the Project and remand the Project back to the Board for further discussion regarding the
non-residential parking impacts of the development on surrounding properties as a
component of the "compatibility" requirement in Section 5.1.2 of the Land Use Code. In
order to complete the record regarding this appeal, the Council should adopt a Resolution
making findings of fact and finalizing its decision on the appeal.
37. Resolution 2006-019 Making Findings of Fact and Conclusions Pertaining to the Appeal of
the Determination of the Planning and Zoning Board Regarding the Timberline Center
Project Development Plan.
On December 29, 2005, an Amended Notice of Appeal was filed by V.F. Ripley Associates,
Inc., regarding the December 8, 2005 decision of the Planning and Zoning Board. This
decision approved the Timberline Center PDP but, in so approving, denied the Request for
Modification to Section 4.23(B)(c)5. which requires a minimum of three-quarters of a mile
(3,960 feet), measured in a straight line, as the distance between retail stores with fuel sales
and any fueling station.
On February 7, 2006, City Council voted 6 — 1 to uphold the decision of the Planning and
Zoning Board. In order to complete the record regarding this appeal, the Council should
adopt a Resolution making findings of fact and finalizing its decision on the appeal.
38. Resolution 2006-020 Adopting the Recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board
Regarding Fort Fund Disbursements.
The guidelines for the Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism Programming
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accounts (Fort Fund) provide a three -tiered funding system. Organizations may apply for
grants from these accounts to fund community events. Tier #1 was established as an annual
programming fund for organizations whose primary purpose is to present three or more
public events annually. These groups may apply for funding from Tier #1 each April. Tier
#2 allows organizations that are not eligible for Tier #1 support to apply for funding of events
that are not fund-raising in nature and do not generate more than $5,000 in proceeds after
expenses. Tier #3 allows organizations that are not eligible for Tier #1 support to apply for
funding of events that generate more than $5,000 in proceeds after expenses and are fund-
raising in nature. Applications for support from Tier #2 and Tier #3 are accepted each
January and June.
Disbursements from funds in the City's Cultural Development and Programming and
Tourism Programming accounts were recommended by the Cultural Resources Board at its
regular meeting of January 25, 2006 for Tier #2 and Tier #3 applicants. Adoption of this
Resolution would approve the recommended disbursements.
39. Resolution 2006-021 Authorizing the Mavorto Execute Intergovernmental Agreements with
the Colorado Department of Transportation Regarding the Development of a Traveler
Information Web Page as Part of the Advanced Traffic Management System.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has awarded the City of Fort Collins
$418,090 in Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Funds to develop a web traveler
information page. The purpose of this project is to provide real time information to travelers
so that people will have excellent information before making a trip. These Federal funds will
be matched with $96,173 in local funds. The Federal funds will be available in two stages:
$255,604 between today's date and July 1 and $162,486 after July 1. The funds are currently
available in the Traffic Operations 2006 approved budget.
40. Resolution 2006-022 Authorizing the Execution by the Purchasing Agent of a Contract for
the Construction of a Portion of Timberline Road.
City Code Section 22-39 specifies the advertising of bids and letting of contracts for Special
Improvement Districts shall be at the sole discretion of City Council.
The Engineering Plans and specifications were advertised for bidding on January 13, 2006
through the normal City Purchasing process. A pre -bid conference was held on January 24,
2006 for all interested contractors.
Bids were solicited and opened on February 14, 2006 at 3:OOPM in the Purchasing Office at
215 North Mason. Staff has reviewed the bid forms and has determined that Connell
Resources, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder.
41. Resolution 2006-023 Making Appointments to the Various Boards and Commissions
A vacancy currently exists on the Air Quality Advisory Board due to the resignation of
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Linda Stanley. Applications were solicited and Councilmembers Roy and Ohlson conducted
interviews. The Council interview team is recommending Jeff Engell to fill the vacancy with
a term to begin immediately and set to expire on December 31, 208.
A vacancy currently exists on the Citizen Review Board due to the resignation of Monica
Garcia. Councilmembers Brown and Ohlson reviewed the applications on file and are
recommending Glenn Strunk to fill the vacancy with a term to begin immediately and set to
expire on December 31, 2010.
A vacancy exists on the Senior Advisory Board due to the resignation of Heather Heafer.
Mayor Hutchinson and Councilmember Brown reviewed the applications on file and are
recommending Matt Malcolm to fill the vacancy with a term to begin immediately and set
to expire on December 31, 2008.
***END CONSENT***
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Krajicek.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 001, 2006 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Neighborhood Parkland Fund - Oak Street Plaza Park Capital Project to be Used to Construct
Improvements to the Oak Street Plaza Park.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 012, 2006, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue
in the General Fund for the Landmark Preservation Commission and Staff Education and
Training.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 013, 2006 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Recreation Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Existing Appropriations in the Recreation
Fund for Construction of a Water Slide Project at City Park Pool.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 014, 2006, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for the Fort Collins Police Services Drunk Driving Enforcement Program.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 015, 2006, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Capital Projects Fund - South Taft Hill Road, Horsetooth Road to Harmony Road Project,
to Be Used for the Construction of Improvements to a Section of South Taft Hill Road from
Horsetooth Road South to Harmony Road and Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement
for the Project.
13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 017, 2006, Amending Section 2-566 of the City Code
Concerning the Adoption of the Classified Employee Pay Plan,
14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 018, 2006, Amending Chapter 17, Article IV (Offenses
Against Public Authority) and Chapter 23, Article IX (Natural Areas) of the City Code to
Clarify and Update Certain Enforcement Authority and Natural Areas Restrictions.
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15. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 019, 2006, Designating the J.M. Morrison House and
Carriage House, 718 West Mountain Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to
Chapter 14 of the City Code.
16. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 020, 2006, Designating the Lee House Property, 1530
Remington Street, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
17. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 021, 2006, Designating the Kirby/Wade House and
Historic Garage, 816 Laporte Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14
of the City Code.
18. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 022, 2006, Designating the James House Property, 210
North Loomis Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
19. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 023, 2006, Designating the 1953 GMC 500 GPM Front
Mount Pumper, Owned by the Poudre Fire Authority, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant
to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
20. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 024, 2006, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Portion of
the Timberline Substation Site Property to the Public Service Company.
21. Second Reading of OrdinanceNo. 025,2006, Authorizingthe Conveyance of aReplacement
Sewer Line Easement to Anheuser-Busch, the Transfer of Additional Prospect Road Rights -
of -Way from the Natural Areas Program, and the Approval of Certain Drainage and
Temporary Construction Alignments for the East Prospect Road and Related Improvements
Adjacent to the Running Deer, Riverbend Ponds and Cottonwood Hollow Natural Areas.
46. Second Reading ofOrdinance No. 016, 2006, Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code Relating
to the Creation of the Storm Drainage Fund.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Krajicek.
22. First Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2006 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Natural
Areas Fund for the Purpose of Providing Natural Areas Programming Not Included in the
2006 Adopted City Budget.
23. First Reading of Ordinance No. 027, 2006, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves.
24. First Reading of Ordinance No. 028, 2006, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Sales and Use Tax Fund From the Proceeds of a Dedicated 0.25 Cent Sales and Use Tax
Approved by the Voters for Transfer to the Capital Projects Fund, the Transit Services fund,
and the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund to be Used for Projects Identified in the
Building on Basics Capital Improvement Program.
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25. Items Relating to the Mason Transportation Corridor Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Underpass
Project.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 029, 2006, Appropriating Revenue from the
Colorado Department of Transportation in the Transportation Fund for the Mason
Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Underpass Project.
26. First Reading of Ordinance No. 030, 2006, Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations
Between Capital Projects Within the Wastewater Fund for the Purpose of Purchasing
Property.
27. First Reading of Ordinance No. 031, 2006, Establishing City of Fort Collins
Telecommunication Customer Service Standards - Cable Television.
28. First Reading of Ordinance No. 032, 2006, Amending Section 2-203 of the City Code
Regarding the Functions of the Cultural Resources Board.
29. First Reading of Ordinance No. 033, 2006, Amending the Effective Date of Section 8 of
Ordinance No. 123, 2005, Pertaining to the Definition of "Family" as Contained in Section
5.1.2 of the Land Use Code.
30. First Reading of Ordinance No. 034, 2006, Amending the City Code with Regard to the
Posting of Public Notice of the Meetings of the City Council, Committees of the Council and
City Boards and Commissions.
31. First Reading of Ordinance No. 035, 2006, Amending Chapter 23 of the City Code Relating
to the Conveyance of Easements Required to Obtain Utility Service.
32. Items Relating to Boma Annexation and Zoning.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 036, 2006, Annexing Property Known
as the Boma Annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 037, 2006, Amending the Zoning Map
of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included
in the Boma Annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
33. Items Relating to the Sunrise Ridge Second Annexation and Zoning.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 038, 2006, Annexing Property Known
as the Sunrise Ridge Second Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 039, 2006, Amending the Zoning Map
of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included
in the Sunrise Ridge Second Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
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34. First Reading of Ordinance No. 040, 2006, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Conservation
Easement on City Natural Area Property (Round Butte Ranch Phase I) to Larimer County
and Authorizing a Related Grant Agreement with the Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado
Trust Fund.
35. First Reading of Ordinance No. 041, 2006, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Non -Exclusive
Sanitary Sewer Easement for the Cherry Street Station Development.
Councilmember Manvel made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ohlson, to adopt and approve
all items on the Consent Calendar. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Brown, Hutchinson, Kastein, Manvel, Ohlson, Roy and Weitkunat. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED
Consent Calendar Follow-up
Councilmember Kastein spoke regarding item #24 First Reading of Ordinance No. 028, 2006,
Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Sales and Use Tax Fund From the Proceeds of a
Dedicated 0.25 Cent Sales and Use Tax Approved by the Voters for Transfer to the Capital Projects
Fund, the Transit Services fund, and the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund to be Used for
Projects Identified in the Building on Basics Capital Improvement Program.
Councilmember Weitkunat spoke regarding item #38 Resolution 2006-020 Adopting the
Recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding Fort Fund Disbursements.
Councilmember Ohlson spoke regarding item #27 First Reading of Ordinance No. 031, 2006,
Establishing City of Fort Collins Telecommunication Customer Service Standards - Cable
Television. He stated the Telecommunications Board minutes reflected the Board had some
questions that would be answered at the next meeting, which would take place prior to Second
Reading of the Ordinance. He wanted to ensure the Council received those answers prior to Second
Reading.
Councilmember Roy spoke regarding item #18 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 022, 2006,
Designating the James House Property, 210 North Loomis Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark
Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code. He had heard some citizen concerns about the name of
the house and, based on the research that had been done, the name was appropriate.
Staff Reports
City Clerk Krajicek reported the City Clerk's Office was now accepting passport applications on
behalf of the U.S. Department of State. She stated this was identified during the Budgeting for
Outcomes process as a way to provide additional service to the citizenry and to generate extra
revenue.
City Manager Attebeny stated this new service would provide greater accessibility.
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Councilmember Brown asked if the City Clerk's Office took passport photos. City Clerk Krajicek
stated her office did not yet take those photos and was planning on doing so within a few weeks.
About five to six passport applications were being accepted each day at this time.
Couneilmember Reports
Councilmember Manvel reported on Legislative Day at the Colorado Municipal League.
Councilmember Ohlson stated the Mayor had indicated he could bring up several items that would
typically wait until Other Business. He stated Comcast had decided to provide a basic cable package
for Fort Collins and he would like to see that publicized so people would be aware of the new
package. He asked if there was support to have staff look at ways to do that in cooperation with
Comcast.
Councilmember Manvel noted that the basic package was not yet listed among the options on the
Comcast website.
Mayor Hutchinson reported on City efforts in opposition to SB 169 relating to eminent domain and
the formation of urban renewal authorities.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he would like to see additional efforts to publicize the new $35
surcharge on moving violations to get people to slow down.
Items Relating to Street Nanjing. Adopted
The following is staff s memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 2006-024 Updating the List For Arterial and Collector Street Names.
B. Resolution 2006-025 Renaming Cambridge Avenue and the Segment of Trilby Road Lying
East of Ziegler Road.
Section 24-91 of the City Code requires that all new arterials and collectors be named from the
official list of street names approved by the City Council. The list is adopted by the City Council
and names can be added only by resolution of the City Council. This Resolution represents an
update to the official list of eligible street names in order to add a significant number of new names
and delete names that have been selected since the last update in September of 2005.
Cambridge Avenue has been totally incorporated into the City as a result of four annexations
between 1993 and 2004. The name "Cambridge " Avenue . however, is a duplicate with an existing
"Cambridge "Drive located in the Cottonwood Subdivision east of Stover Street between Columbia
Road and Drake Road. The Resolution offers Council an opportunity to remove this duplication by
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selecting a new name for Cambridge Avenue, and to that segment of Trilby Road lying east of
Ziegler Road.
BACKGROUND
ITEMA
Three Previous Actions
Spring 2000
In the Spring of 2000, City Council updated the official list to delete nine names that had been
previously selected and added seven new names. Of these seven, five were selected to rename
existing County Roads in the southeast quadrant of the City. The Board of County Commissioners
then approved an action to continue these newly selected names to the limits of the Growth
Management Area. The affected roads were:
From:
To:
County Road 7
Strauss Cabin Road
County Road 9
Ziegler Road
County Road 11
Timberline Road
County Road 32
Carpenter Road
County Road 36
Kechter Road
Fall 2003
In the Fall of 2003, City Council again updated the list to delete five names that had been previously
selected and added 16 new names. Of these 16, six were selected to rename existing County roads
in the northeast quadrant of the City, five as arterial streets and one as a state highway. In addition,
four names were selected to name new collector streets. The Board of County Commissioners
approved continuing the newly selected names for the arterials and state highway to logical
termination points both inside and outside the Growth Management Area. The affected
arterial/minor arterial roads were:
From:
County Road 50
County Road 52
County Road 54
County Road 11
County Road 9
State Highway One
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To:
Mountain Vista Drive
Richards Lake Road
Douglas Road
Turnberry Road
Giddings Road
Terry Lake Road
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September 2005
In September 2005, four new names were added and 18 names were deleted as they had been
selected or were duplicates. From this updated list, three collector streets were renamed:
From:
Coffey Parkway
Katandin Drive
Sagebrush Drive
Council Action Required
To:
William Neal Parkway
Charles Brockman Drive
Joseph Allen Drive
Council needs to take action on the proposed Resolution to delete four previously selected names
used in the Fort Collins GMA, delete a duplicate name and add 41 new names.
A. Delete Four Previously Selected Names:
William Neal
Charles Brockman
Joseph Allen
Hope Sykes
B. Delete One Name Duplicated in a County Subdivision:
Christman Drive Fort Collins Community Airpark Subdivision
C. Add 41 New Names:
The list of new recommended names is attached. It includes adding in (Tom) Coffey
which was replaced by William Neal in Rigden Farm.
Why Expand the Official List?
With the result of the update in September 2005, the official list was left with 32 eligible names.
Many of these names have been passed over since the inception of the list for a variety of reasons.
For example, developers have consistently passed over "Coffin" (evokes the image of the noun),
"Ghent" (difficult to pronounce), "Clammer" (odd -sounding), "Smiley" (evokes an emotional
image), and "House" (evokes the image of the noun). While the passing over of these names is not
meant to disparage the contributions of these individuals, city-wide developers have told us that the
likelihood of these names being selected is minimal.
In addition, since 2000, staff has met with residents of the southeast and northeast neighborhoods
regarding new street names and found that several of the official names simply were not desired as
a public street name. For example, staff has tried unsuccessfully to rename a duplicate street name
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(Cambridge Avenue) to one of the existing names on the list. Recent efforts have failed to gain a
consensus on a new name. The expanded list is intended to broaden the choice of a replacement
name so the duplication can be resolved.
Citizen Ad Hoc Advisory Committee
Staffformed an advisory committee to assist in generating new names to offer City Council. The
committee was guided by the criteria found in Section 24-91 of the City Code which was amended
in September of 2003 to include "names of natural areas, natural features, and other names of
places, things, or deceased persons as the Council may approve. "
One of the primary motivations of the committee was to broaden the selection for renaming
Cambridge Avenue which was recently improved to a collector road standard. The new name for
Cambridge Avenue is important as it is now a prominent and highly visible, signalized intersection
along the southern gateway to the City. Given this prestigious location, the committee believed the
new name should reflect community values. It is the committee's hope that the expanded list will
offer Council, citizens, developers and other interested parties an interesting and appealing choice
of names that pay tribute to our distinctive heritage by honoring those persons and features that
have contributed to our uniqueness.
Street Naming Criteria — City Code - Section 24-91
Section 24-91. List of street names.
All new arterial and collector streets, as defined in the City of Fort Collins Master
Street Plan, are to be named from the list of street names approved by the City
Council. The list of street names shall be composed of names of natural areas,
natural features, historic and/or well-known places, citizens of the city or Growth
Management Area whom the Council would like to honor posthumously, and such
other names of places, things or deceased persons as the Council may approve.
With respect to citizens of the city whom the Council desires to honor posthumously,
such citizens must have devoted much time and effort to the city either as a former
City officer or employee, a former Colorado State University officer or employee, a
person important in the founding of the city or a former citizen of exemplary
character deserving of special recognition.
The list of street names shall be adopted and amended by the City Council by
resolution. All new arterial and collector streets which are not extensions of existing
arterial and collector streets must be named from the foregoing list of street names,
and the Director of Community Planning and Environmental Services shall strike
names from the list as they are used in the naming ofsuch new arterial and collector
streets and shall promptly file an updated list in the Office of the City Clerk.
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ITEM B
Since 2000, staff has been working with Larimer County and emergency providers to improve the
street naming and addressing system in the Growth ManagementArea. Council actions in 2000 and
2003 have resulted in replacing numbered County Roads with new proper names upon annexation.
These actions also updated the official list of names eligible for arterials and collectors.
Public outreach efforts to rename Cambridge Avenue did not produce a consensus on a new name
to be forwarded to Council. Consequently, the official list has been expanded to offer greater
choice.
Annexation Activity
The following annexations have incorporated Cambridge Avenue into the City limits:
• 1993 - Ricketts First Annexation
• 1993 —Ricketts Second Annexation
• 1994 — Harmony Farm Annexation
• 2000 — Kendall — Harmony Annexation
• 2004 — Harmony Farm Second Annexation
Staff has been aware of the duplication with Cottonwood Subdivision. Only with the most recent
annexation, however, has the entire right-of-way for Cambridge Avenue been encircled.
Coordination with Larimer County, Agencies and Emergency Providers
This renaming effort is a component of a larger coordination with Larimer County which is
implementing a comprehensive Rural Addressing Improvement Project. In addition, staff has
worked in partnership with the following:
1. Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA)
2. Poudre Fire Authority
3. City of Fort Police — Poudre Emergency Communication Center
4. United States Postal Service
5. City of Fort Collins Graphic Information Services
The goal is to ensure proper emergency response by improving a street naming and addressing
system that has evolved somewhat organically over time.
Improvements to Cambridge Avenue
Cambridge Avenue has been improved to collector road status from East Harmony Road south to
Rock Creek Drive. This project was designed and managed by private developers with financial
reimbursement by the Cityfrom the Street Oversizing Fund. With this improvement, Cambridge
Avenue has been significantly transformed and will tie into Trilby Road, creating a more
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comprehensive collector roadway system for southeast Fort Collins that will serve thefollowing:
• Harmony Technology Park
• Imago Enterprises
• Fossil Ridge High School
• Future Community Park
• Observatory Village Neighborhood Center
• Fossil Lake Ranch Subdivision
Existing Cambridge "Avenue"
Cambridge Avenue is a north -south street located entirely south ofEast Harmony Road. On the east
side of the road are seven residential lots. Five of these were platted in Lorimer County and contain
existing residences. The northernmost two lots were platted in the City and remain vacant. Of the
five affected residential properties, two are owner -occupied. On the west side, Harmony Technology
Park is vacant.
Existing Cambridge "Drive" — Cottonwood Subdivision
Cambridge Drive serves 27 houses platted in 1976 with the Cottonwood Subdivision. This is an
east -west local street that tees into Stover Street one block south of Columbia Road.
Citizen Participation
Staff has been working on renaming Cambridge Avenue since the right-of-way was surrounded as
a result of the Harmony Farm Second Annexation in the Spring of 2004. On May 27, 2004, Imago
Enterprises, primary developer of Cambridge Avenue, requestedstaffresolve the duplication. Since
May of 2004, the following has occurred:
• August 30, 2004 - Neighborhood Information Meeting - The name "Evans " was preferred
but proved to be a duplicate with a name in another community but within our 911 calling
area.
• August 2004—December 2004 - Staffcorresponded with affected property owners regarding
anew selection process within the criteria of City Code. Attempts at reaching a consensus
are not successful. Frustration with the existing list of names is expressed.
• Fall 2005 - Staff decided to expand the list to make the choices of names more appealing.
A citizen ad hoc advisory committee was formed to assist staff.
• October - November 2005 - Committee met twice and 41 new names were offered to be
added to the list. The committee identified seven names that created the most interest in
attempt to help Council narrow down the choice of the final selection.
• December 2005 — a website was prepared that was featured on the City's homepage and
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provided background on the issue, the list of names, and an opportunity to vote on a new
name. A new name may be selected from the "top seven, " the entire list, or a new name may
be offered that meets the naming criteria.
• January 2006 — Studio 14, a `/z hour City television show, was taped that discussed the
renaming issue to create awareness and interest.
January 20, 2006— a letter was sent to all abutting property owners regarding the pending
Council action.
• January — February 2006 — a press release resulted in two feature articles, one in the
Coloradoan and one in the Fort Collins Weekly.
• January — February 2006 — the voting on the website is ongoing.
Results of Citizen Input
Staffhas received letters and a -mails regarding selection of the new name. In addition, the website
poll has yielded public input. The letters and result of the polling on the website are attached.
Trilby Road Re -naming and Fossil Lake Ranch Subdivision
Fossil Lake Ranch subdivision is east of Ziegler Road and was developed in the County but is now
annexed. As it developed, Trilby Road was extended east into the neighborhood and continued the
name, Trilby. The alignment of this road, however, shifts to a north -south direction within the
subdivision and now ties into Cambridge Avenue. Staffis recommending the segment ofTrilby Road
that lies east of Ziegler Road be re -named to match the new name for Cambridge Avenue.
By so doing, the name break will occur at the intersection of Ziegler Road, a section -line road
classified as a minor arterial. This location will be more visible than if the name break occurred
internally within the neighborhood. On the address grid, the newly renamed Cambridge Avenue will
be a north -south street all the way to Ziegler. Trilby Road will continue to addressed as an east -
west street.
There are no affected addresses on Trilby Road within Fossil Lake Ranch. Residents in the
neighborhood were invited to the neighborhood information meeting held on August 30, 2004.
Council Action Required
As mentioned, City Council is required to select the new name from the official list. If Council
would like to add a name that is not on the list, then it must first be adopted by Resolution for
inclusion onto the list.
Based on Council action on the Resolution that expands the list, the choice has been significantly
widened. Any name on the adopted list is eligible. The citizen ad hoc committee highlighted seven
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particular names, in no ranking order, to give Council the option of considering names that created
the most excitement.
Next Stens
Staffwillprovide official notification of Council action to the LETA, Poudre Fire Authority, Police
Services, County Sheriffs Department, City of Fort Collins GISDepartment, utilityproviders, and
all other entities that maintain mapping data. Please note that, consistent with previous renaming
actions, any new street names do not affect any legal description of real property and mail can be
delivered to two addresses for a period of one year.
New street signs will be installed and paid for by the City. Cost estimate is $1,500, "
City Manager Atteberry introduced the agenda item.
Ted Shepard, Chief Planner, presented background information relating to the agenda item. He
stated the first Resolution would update the street naming list and the second Resolution related to
the renaming of Cambridge Avenue. He outlined the public outreach efforts on this issue.
Mayor Hutchinson stated each citizen participant would have three minutes to comment.
Betty Ann Martell, Fort Collins resident, spoke in favor of the name "Aggie Road."
Les Kaplan, 140 Palmer Drive, stated he and Village Homes favored the name "Lady Moon."
Laurel Cubin, 4708 Cambridge Avenue, supported the name "Nichols Avenue."
Arlene Ahlbrandt, local historian, spoke in favor of the name "Lady Moon."
Wayne Sundberg, 1108 Lynnwood Drive, supported the name "Lady Moon."
Cheryl Beckett, Fort Collins resident, gave a brief portrayal of Lady Moon.
Dave Coulson, 408 Strasburg Drive, stated he would soon be a Cambridge Road resident and spoke
in favor of the name "Aggie Road."
Councilmember Brown asked why Cambridge Avenue would not have the name Trilby Road since
it was going to be tied into Trilby Road. Shepard stated Cambridge Avenue would be a north -south
street on the addressing grid and that Trilby Road would remain an east -west street. It was not
advisable to have a situation with an east -west and north -south street with the same name and
confusing numbers. The name break would occur at the intersection of Ziegler Road at the request
of the Poudre Fire Authority so that it would be highly visible.
Councilmember Manvel asked for an explanation of Exhibit A, which listed all of the street names.
Shepard stated the Exhibit included names that would be added by the Resolution and names that
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were being deleted since they had been used or were duplicates.
Councilmember Kastein asked if it was true that there was no spot elsewhere for the name "Aggie"
to be used. Shepard stated there would be more opportunities with new subdivisions that would have
collector streets to select a name off the list, and it appeared that "Aggie" would be added to the list.
He stated there would probably be no opportunities to use the name "Aggie" for arterials.
Councilmember Kastein asked if any of the new collectors would be on the northwest side of town
closer to CSU. Shepard stated he could not think of a subdivision in the north central part of town
that would have a new collector roadway that could be given a name. He stated there could be an
opportunity to rename County Road 42C (south of Hughes Stadium) and this would be located close
to the "A."
Councilmember Kastein asked why the name "Lady Moon" was added to the process so late and
whether it was a name considered by the committee. Shepard stated the name "Lady Moon" was
considered by the committee but it was not one of the top seven names.
Councilmember Kastein asked if the process was a "little too thorough" and lengthy. He asked if
staff believed that there was a better way to do this with a more "succinct process." Shepard stated
the renaming of roads that were numbered in the County began in 2000. He stated the process in this
area "hit a snag" and staff deliberately lengthened the process in this area to deal with the
"frustration" that was shown.
Councilmember Roymade a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to adopt Resolution 2006-
024.
Councilmember Ohlson stated the naming of streets was an important issue and it was important to
"honor the proper people and heritages." He was pleased that additional names were being added
to the list that recognized the native peoples, natural heritage, landmarks and local history.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Brown, Hutchinson, Kastein,
Manvel, Ohlson, Roy and Weitkunat. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED
Councilmember Ohlson suggested Council interaction before a name was inserted in the Resolution
renaming Cambridge Avenue.
Mayor Hutchinson stated would be acceptable.
Councilmember Kastein stated he favored the usual format to ask questions ahead of time, make a
motion, discuss the motion, and make comments. City Attorney Roy stated the Council could
change the procedure. When there was disagreement on how to proceed, the Mayor would make a
determination, subject to being overridden by a majority of the Councilmembers.
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Mayor Hutchinson asked what the majority wanted to do.
Councilmember Kastein stated he did not want to see Councilmembers become "entrenched in a
position" when the motion was made and he thought it was better to have open discussion of the
motion on the table.
Councilmember Weitkunat stated she would like to have the Council "stick to the normal process."
Mayor Hutchinson stated he would entertain a motion to adopt the Resolution with insertion of a
proposed name.
Councilmember Weitkunat made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to adopt Resolution
2006-025, inserting the name "Lady Moon."
Councilmember Ohlson stated the top names on the list represented more significant community
contributions and local heritage than the name "Lady Moon." He stated that name would not be even
close to his first pick.
Councilmember Weitkunat spoke in support of the motion. She stated the street names in the area
dealt with constellations and the observatory and the name "Lady Moon" would be a "real
connection." Lady Moon also was a "strong historical woman with a strong pioneer spirit." She
would also like to see the name "Aggie Road" used in the area near the stadium. but the name "Lady
Moon" was appropriate for this area.
Councilmember Brown stated it would be appropriate to have "Aggie Road" near the stadium. It
was important to have street names that people could pronounce and spell and he would favor
simpler names such as "Nichols Avenue" or "Lady Moon." He noted some of the residents were in
favor of the name "Nichols."
Councilmember Kastein stated he favored a name that was easy to pronounce, that had historical
significance, and was selected in accordance with the process. He stated a committee brought
forward seven choices and the name "Lady Moon" was not on that list.
Councilmember Manvel stated he understood the list of seven names was generated by Web voting
and that "Lady Moon" was not on the list. He did not favor going against the process. The top three
names on the list were "Aggie Road," "Nichols," and "Mattingly" and any of those three names
would be appropriate. This would be one of the few remaining opportunities to name an important
street "Aggie."
Mayor Hutchinson asked if the established process was "rigid." Shepard stated the process was
meant to be informal and creative and to assist staff in making recommendations to the Council. He
stated the process was not meant to be "rigid." Citizen advisory committees were not used for
renaming streets in other areas and this was the first time such an ad hoc committee was used.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he liked the idea of using an advisory committee and having a
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"broader" process. He asked if there were any controls on the Web voting to ensure that people
could vote only once. Shepard stated there was a control process to ensure that someone could only
vote once.
Councilmember Kastein asked if the seven names were chosen solely from the Web voting. Shepard
stated people could vote for any of the names on the list or any other desired name.
Councilmember Kastein asked if these were the top seven names in the Web voting. Shepard replied
in the affirmative.
Councilmember Kastein stated he did not think that the Web voting was a "statistically valid way
to get input." He stated if the committee made its recommendations based solely on the Web voting
then the committee's work may not be that "relevant."
Councilmember Roy stated initially his top two choices were "Lady Moon" and "Suniga." He asked
what the end of the street name would be. Shepard stated, based on advertising protocol, it could
either be an Avenue or Drive but it could not be a Road, Court, Place, Way or Boulevard.
Councilmember Roy stated there were seven options recommended by the citizen advisory
committee and asked how four new names merited a full paragraph biography on the lists included
in the Council packets. Shepard stated this was due to the availability of information.
Councilmember Weitkunat stated some of the names had no real connection to the area and this was
an important criterion. She stated the name "Lady Moon" seemed appropriate.
Councilmember Ohlson stated historical context was important. He asked if it was true that the
naming of collectors and arterials would come to Council only if there was some kind of issue and
whether this was also up to the person developing the property. Shepard stated the naming of streets
did not have to come to Council as long as a name was selected off of the approved list.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he would support a discussion of having the Council take over the
naming of collectors and arterials. He stated it should be at the prerogative of the developer to name
residential streets but collectors and arterials should be named by the Council. He would support
the motion because there was no strong support for another name. He would like to see the street
name list expanded to reflect landmarks and natural phenomena.
Councilmember Kastein stated "Lady Moon" was not one of the seven names recommended by the
committee and he would prefer the names "Nichols" or "Mattingly." He wanted to see a shorter time
frame for street naming processes and there should be a one-year cap for such processes.
Councilmember Manvel stated he would vote against the motion even though there did not seem to
be any unanimity on any other name.
Councilmember Roy stated he would support the motion. He stated the name "Lady Moon" fit this
physical location "accidentally" and tied in with historical context of Larimer County.
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Councilmember Brown stated he would not support the motion because the people on the street were
in favor of "Nichols Avenue."
Councilmember Ohlson asked if those voting against the motion had an alternate name.
Mayor Hutchinson stated the motion on the floor was to name the street "Lady Moon." He liked the
idea of using the name "Aggie" near the CSU stadium. The process was for Council to use its
discretion in making this decision and the recommendation of the committee was not binding. He
stated "Lady Moon" was a good fit and he would support the motion.
Councilmember Manvel called for a point of order and asked if another motion could be brought
forward if this motion was defeated. City Attorney Roy replied in the affirmative.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Hutchinson, Ohlson, Roy and
Weitkunat. Nays: Councilmembers Brown, Kastein and Manvel.
THE MOTION CARRIED
Councilmember Weitkunat noted Councilmember Ohlson had suggested having the Council name
collectors and arterials. She stated there was a "greater community perspective" that could come
into play. She stated she would support looking at this.
Ordinance No. 016, 2006,
Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code Relating
to the Creation of the Storm Drainage Fund. Adopted on Second Reading.
The following is staff s memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 7, 2006, revises the
City Code description of the Storm Drainage Fund to be consistent with City Council's adopted
policy of city-wide stormwater plant investment fees and the city-wide pay-as-you-go financing
policy for the stormwater master plan. The change allows plant investment fees to be used for city-
wide capital improvements and no longer restricts funding capital projects in the basin in which the
plant investment fees are collected. "
City Manager Attebeny stated staff was available to answer any questions and noted that this was
a discussion item because of a Council request.
Councilmember Roy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to adopt Ordinance No.
016, 2006 on Second Reading.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he requested this agenda item be placed on the discussion agenda.
He stated he disagreed with the City policy to require the same fee on a community -wide basis. In
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some cases the benefits were to a few people and there should be a "hybrid" fee system that would
require everyone to pay their fair share. He also believed the City's stormwater control was
"overkill" because it focused on preventing property damage rather than preventing flood deaths.
Councilmember Kastein stated the City's rainfall standard was largely a reaction to the 1997 flood
and this standard imposed a burden for making improvements. It seemed appropriate for the City
as a whole to share in that cost burden.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Brown, Hutchinson, Kastein,
Manvel, Roy and Weitkunat. Nays: Councilmember Ohlson.
THE MOTION CARRIED
Resolution 2006-026
Making an Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board, Adopted.
The following is staff s memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A vacancy currently exists on the Planning and Zoning Board due to the resignation of Mikal
Torgerson. Applications were solicited and Councilmembers Weitkunat and Roy conducted
interviews. At the time of printing the agenda the Council interview team had not made a
recommendation. The name will be inserted in the Resolution at the February 21 meeting. "
City Manager Atteberry stated no staff presentation was scheduled.
Mayor Hutchinson stated citizen participants would have five minutes to speak.
Lloyd Walker, Neighborhood Action Coalition and former Planning and Zoning Board member and
chairman, stated it was important for the board to have "good dialogue." He stated a variety of
viewpoints needed to be expressed to ensure a "balanced decision." It was also important to have
"well qualified" members. He questioned why the Council could not have selected a person to fill
this vacancy from the previously established list of applicants instead of reopening the solicitation
process.
Councilmember Weitkunat made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to adopt Resolution
2006-026, inserting the name Matt Fries.
Councilmember Roy stated he and Councilmember Weitkunat interviewed applicants for the vacancy
and they disagreed on the choice between Matt Fries and Eleanor Dwight. He believed a "global
world view" was important for a Planning and Zoning Board member and it was important to
broaden the diversity of the Board while maintaining a "high quality and high functioning" Board.
He stated he supported the appointment of Ms. Dwight.
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Councilmember Manvel compared the qualifications of the two applicants and noted that Ms.
Dwight had listed her experience as a volunteer while Mr. Fries did not.
Councilmember Weitkunat stated Mr. Fries did have volunteer experience but for some reason that
experience did not get copied onto the application form.
Councilmember Manvel asked about Mr. Fries' volunteer experience.
Councilmember Weitkunat stated Mr. Fries was present and could outline his volunteer experience
if Council wanted that information.
Councilmember Manvel stated it was important to list that kind of information on the form.
Mayor Hutchinson asked if Councilmembers wanted to hear the information from Mr. Fries.
Councilmember Manvel stated he would like to hear from both applicants if Council supported that.
The consensus was to have Council discussion continue.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he disagreed strongly with the motion to appoint Matt Fries. He
stated it was important the Planning and Zoning Board not be "packed with any one viewpoint. The
current Board did not at this time have anyone representing his "values or viewpoint" and
represented real estate interests and pro -development and pro -growth interests. He stated the best
decisions would come out of a diverse Board. Council had been "inundated" by appeals and more
could be expected if only one viewpoint was represented on the Board. There needed to be some
"balance" on the Board to represent more than one viewpoint. He noted any one Councilmember
could appeal any decision of the Board and he would not hesitate to use that when "one-sided"
decisions were made by the Board. He urged the Council to make an appointment that would
represent the "generic citizen viewpoint." He stated four applicants would represent that viewpoint.
He stated he would not support the motion.
Mayor Hutchinson stated Councilmembers Manvel and Ohlson had said that Matt Fries represented
real estate interests. He noted that Mr. Fries' occupation was President and CEO of Professional
Document Management.
Councilmember Manvel stated Mr. Fries had that occupation and also owned and managed real
estate.
Councilmember Weitkunat stated Planning and Zoning Board appointments had been controversial
for a number of years. She stated the current Board was "doing incredible work" and the Planning
and Zoning Board was unlike other boards. She stated the work done was based on the Code. The
development of the City was the task and applicants should have knowledge of what was going on
and be interested in the City. Matt Fries had been a resident for 38 years and had a resident's and
downtown business owner's perspective. He was knowledgeable about City Plan and the process.
She stated this did not mean that he was "pro -growth" or "pro -development." The current Board had
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a "balanced" membership with varied backgrounds. She was looking for people who could "do the
work" and had an interest in serving. She strongly supported the appointment of Matt Fries. The
Board was dealing with complex issues and new types of developments as implementation of City
Plan proceeded.
Councilmember Manvel stated the Board's work was based on the Code but its work went beyond
that. The Code had to be interpreted and people could have different interpretations and make
different judgements. It was important to include a "neighborhood and common citizen judgement"
on the Board to represent the community as a whole. He stated Ms. Dwight had also shown an
interest in serving.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he would prefer to have "retired" experts on the Board because the
Board made recommendations on policy changes. He stated decisions made by the Board that were
not perceived as pro -development could impact the livelihoods of Board members who were still
working as architects, transportation planners, etc. He noted Board members frequently had to
recuse themselves from discussion because they were involved in projects that were reviewed by the
Board and the staff. He stated this was not the "best government" possible or the "wisest policy."
Councilmember Roy stated Ms. Dwight's experience was "special" and her past efforts kept her
involved in the issues. He summarized Ms. Dwight's work and volunteer experience. She could fit
well on the Board. He questioned the willingness of Mayor Pro Tern Weitkunat to express a
"balanced viewpoint" to the Council.
Councilmember Brown stated he could support either candidate. He noted Eleanor Dwight was a
member of Citizen Planners according to that group's website. He stated if she was appointed there
would be two officers from that "outspoken" organization on the Board and this would work against
the desired "balance." He stated he would not support her appointment for that reason.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Brown, Hutchinson, Kastein and
Weitkunat. Nays: Councilmembers Manvel, Ohlson and Roy.
THE MOTION CARRIED
Adjournment
Councilmember Weitkunat made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to adjourn the
meeting to 6:00 p.m. on February 28, 2006 to consider a Resolution expressing the Council's
opposition to amending the City Charter to require binding arbitration as part of the collective
bargaining process with police employees, and urging the electors of the City not to sign a petition
placing such a measure on the ballot at a special City election. The vote on the motion was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Brown, Hutchinson, Kastein, Manvel, Ohlson, Roy and Weitkunat.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED
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The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Mayor
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