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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWORK SESSION SUMMARY-02/24/2009-Work SessionFort Collins February 25, 2009 Planning Development & Transportation Neighborhood & Building Services 281 N. College Avenue / P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.416.2740 1 970.224.6134 (fax) /cgov.com TO: Mayor and City Council members THRU: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Diane Jones, Deputy. City Manager Jeff Scheick Planning, Development & Transportation Director FROM: Felix Lee, Neighborhood & Building Services D' ct RE: February 24, 2009 Work Session Summary Unrecorded/Non-approved Rental Dwelling Units e Staff presented Council a brief overview of the issue of unrecorded/non-approved dwelling units. An unknown number of rental dwelling units exist, never having been inspected or approved for use that may pose a risk to occupants. To encourage widespread compliance of minimum health and safety standards, staff proposes an incentive for rental property owners to come forward and identify their unrecorded/non- approved rental housing. The proposed incentive includes an amnesty period. During this time, rental property owners would be encouraged to identify their unrecorded/non-approved rental housing for inspection of minimum health and safety standards. The primary incentive is that any unpaid impact fees (for infrastructure and public services) and related taxes would be waived. Council expressed general agreement with the importance of an amnesty period to'encourage compliance and is supportive of staffs outreach efforts thus far. Councilmember Troxell recommended consulting with the CSU. Everitt School of Real Estate for more data on the number of affected rental housing units. Council's discussion focused on the proposed length of time allowed for rental property owners to come forward with their unrecorded/non-approved dwelling units. Staff recommended a twenty -four -month voluntary application period. Some Council members expressed reservations with twenty-four months when combined with the additional; proposed six-month implementation. delay after adoption. The delay would be for a comprehensive public outreach campaign to inform all interested parties of the incentive. 1 City of fit Collins DATE : February 27, 2009 TO: Mayor and City Council Members THRU: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Diane Jones, Deputy City Manag FROM Marty Heffernan, Director of CPRE Culture, Parks, Recreation & Environment 215 North Mason PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6360 RE: February 24, 2009 Work Session Summary for Art in Public Places Overview 'Staff presented an overview of the Art in Public Places program. Staff asked Council for any comments or concerns on the future of the Art in Public Places Program (APP). Staff showed an overview of past APP Utility projects, new projects to be funded by APP Utility reserves and a plan for placing artwork in prominent downtown locations. An overview was given of the 1% ordinance, APP process, new partnerships, and benefits to Fort Collins and the community. Council had previously requested information on the option of excluding utility underground projects from the program. Council discussed what APP projects have been funded by underground Utility projects, along with plans for future projects, including the Pickle Plant Entryway Feature, FC Museum/Discovery Science Center and a prominent downtown artwork. Council requested staff provide information on Utility contributions to the APP program relative to the overall Utility budget. Although municipally owned utilities are limited in the region, Council also requested information on whether other APP programs have contributions from their Utility underground projects. Council also discussed the plan for spending down the APP Utility reserves. Clarification was made that although there are concerns about the money held in reserve, that decisions on spending that money should be goal driving and meet the objectives of the project and program. Council requested staff to assess the reserves and the future needs of the program to make sure they are compatible with planned reserve expenditures. In general, there was unanimous support for the APP Program. The program is seen as adding to the City's unique image and economic health. Council suggested that the program look towards future partnerships with Colorado State University on the Mason Street Transportation Corridor, and towards promoting the program. Council also suggested the idea of promoting the program with a photo exhibit in one of the City's gallery spaces. The City Manager recommended that APP prepare a written semi-annual report of projects for City Council to review. Staff with gather the requested information to present to City Council. City of F6rtCollins �� MEMORANDUM Date: February 27, 2009 Utilities electric - storrnwater - wastewater - water 700 Wood Street PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6700 970.221.6619 —fax 970.224-6003 — TDD utilities@fcgov.com kgov.com/utilities To: Mayor and City Council Members Through: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Brian Janonis, Utilities Executive Director From: Patty Bigner, Utilities Customer and Employee Relations Manager- 9 Laurie D'Audney, Water Conservation Specialist Ac_,�— Re: February 24, 2009 Work Session Summary — Water Conservation Plan At the February 24 Work Session, City Council discussed the Utilities' Water Conservation Plan. Staff brought the Plan to Council to determine if additional information or revisions were needed. Council discussed the goals of water conservation, including reducing or eliminating the need for additional storage, such as expanding Halligan Reservoir. Council members had specific questions regarding: • Water Storage • How the conservation goal was established • How the City's goal compares to other Front Range communities • How Halligan Reservoir project participants' plans and goals compare to our Plan Council members requested additional information on the financial benefits of water conservation and supported use of the Budgeting for Outcomes process for evaluating the costs and benefits of the conservation measures. Utilities staff will prepare answers to the specific questions of Council members in a separate memo.