HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-08/16/1994-RegularAugust 16, 1994
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, August 16, 1994, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City
of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was answered by the following
Councilmembers: Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, and Smith. Councilmembers
absent: Apt and McCluskey.
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Eckman.
Citizen Participation
Ann Gowan, Brown Farm resident, expressed concern about animals at large in
her neighborhood. She stated she did not believe the animal at large
ordinance was being enforced, especially for cats.
Marge Michaux, 1672 Riverside Avenue, spoke of high rents in Fort Collins and
asked for rent control measures.
Mary Louise Sharp, West Myrtle resident, chronicled personal rent increases
over the past few years.
Eugene Turnbull, 1609 Maplewood Rd.,, expressed rental rate concerns for
retired persons and persons on fixed incomes. He stated owners are not
maintaining their rental units and properties.
Julius (Swede) Hanson, 1449 Edora Rd., asked Council to impose rent ceilings
in Fort Collins.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 E. Harmony Rd., spoke of housing shortages and low
rental vacancy rates in Fort Collins. He stated high rents are a temporary
condition and the market will correct itself if Council doesn't interfere.
David Lipp, 626 Remington, spoke of landowners' greed and asked for rent
control measures.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Councilmember Kneeland asked for follow-up on the animal at large concerns
expressed. She stated Councilmembers are very interested in addressing
affordable housing concerns in Fort Collins and steps are being taken to do
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Councilmember Smith spoke of rental increases in the past four years. He
noted it would be difficult and inappropriate for Council to enter into the
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rent control issue. He suggested facilitated discussion among the parties
may be helpful.
Mayor Azari stated Councilmembers agree that not enough is being done in the
animal enforcement area. She added that the newly created Affordable Housing
Board is struggling with these issues and will be advising Council in the future
on these matters.
***CONSENT CALENDAR***
This Calendar is intended to allow the
on the important items on a lengthy
Consent Calendar. Anyone may request
the Consent Calendar and considered
Consent Calendar by the Public will
#25, Public Pulled Consent Items.
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City Council to spend its time and energy
agenda. Staff recommends approval of the
an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off
separately. Agenda items pulled from the
be considered separately under Agenda Item
Since opening in 1976, the Library has served 5.4 million people and
checked out 11,469,467 books. The annual circulation is 1.1 million items.
The existing furnishings are those that were originally installed in 1976.
Oak framed chairs can be re -foamed and reupholstered; other chairs need
replacement. Over time chairs and tables have been damaged and discarded;
the quantity of seating is insufficient to serve library customers. The
Circulation Desk which is the hub for the high volume of check in and out
is in poor physical condition. It is also not ergonomic for computer use
or for the high volume of customer traffic. The stands used for Public
Access Computers are the wrong height and inadequate for comfortable use by
customers.
Technology has now advanced to the point where customers can check out
materials without the aid of staff. Two Self Check units and five receipt
printers are part of this recommendation. Both would speed customer
service and allow for staff to have time to handle more complex customer
service duties. Staff projects the Self Check will service up to forty
percent (40%) of patrons checking out materials. The 40% using the Self
Check will dramatically reduce the length of lines and allow staff to more
adequately meet customer service needs.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on
will allow the Library to continue the Library's
by appropriating federal funds in the amount
Services and Construction Act Title VI funds
General Fund.
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Literacy Services program
of $35,000. The Library
would be deposited in the
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This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 2,
appropriates $30,000 in prior year reserves in the General Fund for Special
Services. The Fort Collins Public Library receives monetary gifts and
donations on an ongoing basis. This revenue, captured under Reserve for
Library donations, is used to fund special projects such as the Children's
Summer Reading Program, Local History Photograph Fund and Friends of the
Library reimbursed library projects. $30,000 of these funds was initially
appropriated in the library's 1994 budget. The additional $30,000 is
required to meet anticipated needs for special projects through the end of
the year.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 2,
will allow Library staff to implement the Young Adult Collection
Development grant in the amount of $18,249. The Library Services and
Construction Act Title I funds would be deposited in the General Fund.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 2,
approves US West Communications request for a 10 foot easement for .an
underground telecommunications cable. This new line is needed to serve the
development (Hampshire Pond P.U.D.) directly west of this site. The land
is part of the Storm Water Utility. In the future, Storm Water will be
constructing a major detention pond for the area. Storm Water and U S West
Communications staffs have met to discuss alignment. Agreement has been
reached that this alignment will not impact future development by the Storm
Water Utility.
The City acquired Ridgeview Park near Clarendon Hills in 1991. This ten
acre undeveloped park site adjacent to McGraw Elementary School contains an
old farm with fourteen (14) small buildings on it. The property was
purchased from Poudre R-1 School District. In recent months a development
proposal has been initiated to build 100 housing units on the remaining 50
acres around the school and park. It is estimated that residential
development will begin this summer. Staff believes that the farm buildings
may attract trespassers once housing in the area becomes a reality.
Council has authorized the City to convey the farm house (Ordinance No. 80,
' 1994) to the Fort Collins Housing Authority.
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An historic analysis was conducted on the house and the barn by Cultural
Resource Historians at the recommendation of Carol Tunner in the Historic
Preservation Office. An April 5, 1994 report indicates that the buildings
are not distinctive structures and are not recommended for historic
preservation. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
August 2, 1994.
The recreation fee policy, adopted by City Council in 1990, provides for
the establishment of reserves with any excess fund balance. Fund balance
is achieved by either not spending the entire annual appropriation or by
generating more revenue than projected in a given year. The priority use
of any excess balance is to maintain an operating reserve, which is to be
7% of the program portion of the fund. The recreation fund currently
maintains this operating reserve at the level required by the policy.
Secondary priorities for using excess fund balance are 1) to fund equipment
and repair needs to make improvements in facility infrastructure and
equipment; 2) to fund capital needs to maintain safety and improve service
delivery; and 3) to fund new programs.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 2,
approves the request to appropriate $155,900 for funding equipment
replacement, facility repairs and improvements, and no -fee youth programs.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 2,
appropriates $29,340 from Cultural Services & Facilities Fund, Lincoln
Center Unreserved Fund Balance. The Lincoln Center Unreserved Fund Balance
at the end of 1993 was $35,651. Approval of this Ordinance would lower the
Unreserved Fund Balance to $6,311.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted as amended on First Reading
on August 2, approves the modification to the previous ordinance for the
rebate of development fees that failed on second reading at the May 17,
1994 City Council meeting. The Council Leadership Team subsequently
suggested that modification be made to the rebate program to provide a
method to better determine the costs and revenues anticipated from a basic
industrial firm over time. The Council Finance Committee considered this
item at its meeting on June 9, 1994. In addition, a Council Worksession
was held on July 12, 1994, which provided further direction to staff.
Council also suggested that an open house be held in the evening in
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' addition to the two afternoon/evening sessions that were held on July llth
and 13th. Council directed staff to discuss additional changes with the
Council Finance Committee prior to further Council action. At its July 21,
1994 meeting, the Council Finance Committee unanimously recommended that
Council consider this proposal at the August 2, 1994 City Council meeting.
The Ordinance was amended on First Reading to define impact fees as any
fees imposed by the City to defray the cost of new street improvements or
other infrastructure which may be necessary to serve the operations of the
base industry or base industry. supplier.
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On December 21, 1993, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 167, 1993, which
provided for the sale of Tract A of the Fairbrooke SID ("the Property") to
William L. Neal and Charlotte Jorgensen ("the Buyers") upon the terms
stipulated in an Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Real Property ("the
Agreement") dated November 30, 1993. The Agreement stated that the closing
would occur on or before August 30, 1994. This Ordinance, which was
unanimously adopted 4-0 on First Reading on August 9, approves an amendment
to the Agreement extending the closing date to September 23, 1994, so the
Buyers will have an opportunity to work with City staff to resolve some
unexpected issues regarding stormwater drainage.
17. Items Relating to Traffic Signal Controllers and a Master Traffic Control
Computer System.
A. Resolution 94-130 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of
Transportation for the Upgrading of Traffic Signal Controllers and the
City's Master Traffic Control Computer.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 125, 1994, Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the Transportation Division Portion of the Transportation
Fund.
This project is intended to replace twenty traffic signal controllers that
are currently between twelve and fifteen years old. The life of a
controller is generally expected to be ten years.
The master traffic control computer (VMS 330 System) has the current
capability of controlling 128 intersections. Currently the City is
operating 122 traffic signals on-line.
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First Reading of Ordinance No. 126. 1994, Designating Fort Collins High
School 1400 Remington Street as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Chapter
14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
The owner of the property, the Poudre R-1 School District, is initiating
this request for Local Landmark Designation for 1400 Remington Street known
as Fort Collins High School. A public hearing was held by the Commission
on July 26, 1994, at which time the Commission voted to recommend
designation of this property.
The Landmark Preservation Commission and City Staff. are pleased to
recommend the building at 1400 Remington Street as a local landmark, for
its historical and architectural importance.
The designation includes the original 1924 building, its 1953 gymnasium
addition and the 1983 classroom addition to the South. The designation
does not include the rear shop facility/bus barn/student center (1927 with
additions of 1928, 1941, and 1971) or any other buildings on the property.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a notice
to the City of Fort Collins announcing a formula allocation of $425,000'of
FY 1994 HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds. HOME Program
regulations require the City to establish a total program budget of
$500,000 and either provide the difference between the allocation amount
and the required program total, i.e., $75,000, or the State may provide the
shortfall from its HOME allocation. The Colorado Division of Housing has
agreed to provide the required $75,000 difference to bring the program
total to $500,000.
The City is in the midst of a major transition in values and policies
related to transportation. The existing system has worked well based on
our past needs. In all likelihood, we have maximized the benefits and
productivity that can be obtained from our current structure and must
identify new approaches to meet the changing transportation needs and
demands.
To accommodate our community's changing and future transportation needs, it
is recommended transportation functions be consolidated into a single
Service Area. This restructuring will improve coordination, integrate our
planning, and maximize the use of our resources to address a key component
-- transportation -- of our City's policies and services.
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The City of Fort Collins recently acquired 50 units of Colorado -Big
Thompson (CBT) project water due to non-payment of assessments owed to the
South Lemay Special Improvement District No. 86. In order to perfect the
City's title to the CBT water, it is necessary for the City to apply to the
Northern Colorado Conservancy District for conversion from a Class D
Allotment Contract to a Temporary Use Permit.
22. Resolution 94-132 Making Appointments to the Air Quality Advisory Board.
At its June 7, 1994 meeting, Council adopted on second reading Ordinance
No. 78, 1994, creating the Air Quality Advisory Board. The Board was
created to advise the City Council regarding policies, plans, and programs
to improve and maintain the City's air quality. The Board may, without
limitation, biennially review air quality indicators and recommend
adjustments to the Air Quality Action Plan, review and recommend revisions
of the Air Quality Policy Plan as needed, and advise the Governor -
designated lead agency for air quality planning on matters pertaining -to
the Fort Collins element of the State Implementation Plan. The Board may
also convene ad hoc citizen task groups to provide additional technical
expertise to the Board for the planning of specific action strategies.
23. Resolution 94-133 Makinq an ADDointment to the Planning and Zoning Board.
A vacancy currently exists on the Planning and Zoning Board due to the
resignation of Sharon Winfree.
Councilmembers Horak and Janett reviewed the applications on file for the
Planning and Zoning Board and are recommending Gary Carnes be appointed to
fill the vacant term which expires July 1, 1997. ,
24. Routine Deeds and Easements.
A. Deed of Easement from Huntington Hills Corporation for the purpose of
temporary cul-de-sac access located at the west end of Fossil Creek
Parkway to be used as an off -site easement for the Huntington Hills 4th
Subdivision. Monetary consideration $0.
Deed of Easement from Huntington Hills Corporation for the purpose of
temporary cul-de-sac access located at the west end of Huntington Hills
Drive to be used as an off -site easement for the Huntington Hills 4th
Subdivision. Monetary consideration $0.
Deed of Easement from Huntington Hills Corporation for the purpose of
temporary access connecting the west ends of Huntington Hills Drive and
Fossil Creek Parkway to be used an off -site easement for the Huntington
Hills 4th Subdivision. Monetary consideration $0.
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D. Deed of Easement from Huntington Hills Corporation for the purpose of '
temporary drainage located at the west end of Huntington Hills Drive
going to the north. This is an off -site easement for the Huntington
Hills 4th Subdivision. Monetary consideration $0.
E. Deed of Easement from Huntington Hills Corporation for the purpose of
temporary drainage located off -site at the south-west corner of
Huntington Hills 4th Subdivision adjacent to lot 14. Monetary
consideration $0.
F. Deed of Easement from Huntington Hills Corporation for the purpose of
temporary access located between Huntington Hills 3rd and 4th Filing
connecting Fossil Creek Parkway and Saturn Drive. Monetary
consideration $0.
G. Powerline Easement from Stephen Bennett, 234 North Sherwood, needed to
install underground streetlight service. Monetary consideration $10.
H. Powerline Easement from Robert and Eunice Miller, 112 Harvard, needed
to install streetlight service. Monetary consideration $10.
I. Powerline Easement from Huntington Hills Corporation, a Colorado
Corporation, 400 and 406 Dunne Drive, needed to install underground
electric primary service. Monetary consideration $0.
J. Powerline Easement from Rodney and Kristi Holland, 1505 Fuqua, needed '
to install new underground streetlight. Monetary consideration $10.
K. Powerline Easement from Jennifer Koslo, 411 South Loomis, needed to
underground existing overhead electric. Monetary consideration $10.
Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
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Favor of U S West Communications, Inc.
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' 12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 120, 1994, Authorizing the City to Sell
Various Farm Buildings Located at 4700 Hinsdale Drive and Aoorooriating
Unanticipated Revenue Into the Parkland Fund.
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15. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 123, 1994, Amending Article VII Chapter 5
of the Code of the City of Fort Collins so as to Permit the Rebate of
Impact Fees for the Purpose of Economic Development.
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Fairbrooke SID for the Purpose of Extending the Closing Date.
Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
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First Reading of Ordinance No. 125, 1994, Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the Transportation Division Portion of the Transportation Fund.
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 1994, Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue of $500,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
and the Colorado Division of Housing for the HOME Program.
20. First Reading of Ordinance No. 128, 1994, Amending Chapter 2, Article IV,
of the City Code to Establish an Office of Transportation Services.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt
and approve all items on the Consent Calendar. The vote on Councilmember
Kneeland's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Horak, Janett,
Kneeland, and Smith. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
City Manager Burkett spoke of the dedication of the new Streets Facility located
in the historic old sugar beet factory and stated there will be an open house on
September 10. He congratulated Water Utility Director Mike Smith for his
dedication to the negotiations with the Forest Service on water issues and Forest
Service permits. A compromise that meets the needs of both the City and the
Forest Service has recently been reached.
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Councilmember Reports I
Councilmember Janett reported that the Council Water Planning Committee had met
and heard a presentation on the Meadow Springs Biosolids Ranch. She noted pilot
studies and extensive research has been done in conjunction with CSU on air
quality, surface water quality, and ground water quality in relation to improving
the grazing land with sludge application. The demonstration phase is next. She
stated the Affordable Housing Board is planning a retreat to look at the roles
and expectations of Boardmembers and staff.
Councilmember Kneeland reported on the Rocky Mountain Program that she had
attended. She stated it had been a wonderful opportunity to talk to people from
all over the country about the issues they are facing in terms of leadership in
the 90's and beyond.
Councilmember Horak asked about job recruitment or placement of notices in the
neighborhood near the new Streets Facility. He thanked Mike Smith for his
leadership with regard to the Forest Service compromise.
Resolution 94-134 (Option B) Directing Staff
to Prepare a Method of Distribution of Monies
From the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Based Upon an Impact Fee Reimbursement Program, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item: '
"Financial Impact
Of the $483,000 currently appropriated or reserved for Affordable Housing,
$22,500 has been expended for the Larimer County Home Improvement Program leaving
a balance of $460,500.
A revolving loan method would allow the fund to grow as additional budget
appropriations are combined with the return of the principal payments and
interest from loans. The effect of this method is maximized if no grants are
made. Money is loaned before units are built.
A rebate reimbursement method is a one-time expenditure. An affordable housing
Fund would exist only for as long as the Council continues to allocate funding.
Money is awarded after units are built.
A. Resolution 94-134 (Option A) Directing Staff to Prepare a Method of
Distribution of Monies from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Based Upon a
Combination Revolving Loan Fund (Administered Through a Request for
Proposal Process) and an Impact Fee Reimbursement Program (for Six [61
Units or Less).
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' B. Resolution 94-134 (Option B) Directing Staff to Prepare a Method of
Distribution of Monies From the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Based Upon an
Impact Fee Reimbursement Program.
C. Resolution 94-134 (Option C) Directing Staff to Prepare a Method of
Distribution of Monies From the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Based Upon an
Interim Impact Fee Reimbursement Program.
On June 28, 1994, Council held a work session with the Affordable Housing Board
at which time Revolving Loan and Rebate/Reimbursement Methods were discussed.
The proposed options will direct staff to develop one of the following methods
for disbursing the Affordable Housing Trust Fund:
Option A
A combination of a revolving loan fund program (administered through a RFP) and
an Impact Fee Reimbursement program for projects of 6 units or less. This option
would utilize the entire Affordable Housing Trust Fund. It has been suggested
that approximately $50,000 be set aside for the Fee Reimbursement Program. This
would make $410,500 available for the RFP Program in year one.
Option 8
An Impact Fee Rebate/Reimbursement process of
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A one-year interim Rebate/Reimbursement progra
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The Affordable Housing Board formed a subcommittee in March which developed a
Request for Proposal (RFP) process for distributing the Affordable Housing Trust
Fund. Due to concerns expressed regarding the bureaucratic nature of a RFP
process, the subcommittee and staff also developed a rebate/reimbursement process
for projects of six units or less. The Board held two public meetings at which
time the combination of RFP and Rebate/Reimbursement, and a Parkland Fee
Reimbursement process were presented. Public support was expressed for the
combination process. Option A of the Resolution represents this combination.
Staff further developed the Parkland Fee Reimbursement model into several
' versions of strictly rebate/reimbursement programs differentiated by the amount
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of rebate per unit, cost of administration, and compliance monitoring '
requirements. These programs are represented by Option B of the Resolution.
On June 28, 1994, Council held a work session with the Affordable Housing Board
at which time Revolving Loan and Rebate/Reimbursement processes were discussed.
Council asked staff to prepare a resolution for consideration of a preferred
method.
Option C of the Resolution was developed to address perceived interest by Council
in a "non-RFP" revolving loan process. It allows the City to start a program
that will provide some immediate assistance while other programs are researched
and developed.
Staff has prepared three options for Council's consideration. The chosen option
will provide specific direction to staff to develop programs of the specified
method. Staff will then bring the preferred program to the Council in ordinance
form in the near future.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Available Funds
At present, the City's resources for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund consist
of:
1994 Budget Allocation $100,000 '
1994 Supplemental appropriation from increased
development review fees (will become annual
budget allocation beginning 1995) 133 000
1994 Total Appropriation $233,000
Prior year reserves (have not yet been
reappropriated for 1994) 250 00
TOTAL $483,000
Larimer HOME Improvement Program Expenditure <$22.500>
BALANCE $460,500
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' Administrative Costs
Option A:
Staff estimates that the administrative costs for a combination revolving
loan (administered through a RFP) and a rebate reimbursement program for
projects of six units or less will range from $36,036 to $43,485 per year.
Option B:
Staff estimates that the administrative costs for rebate reimbursement
programs of $779, $2,100, or $4,200 per unit will range from $18,019 to
$28,174 per year.
Option C:
Staff estimates that the administrative cost for a 1-year
rebate/reimbursement program will range from $18,019 to $28,174. An
administrative cost estimate for the revolving loan portion cannot be
determined until a "non-RFP" program is developed.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
The Affordable Housing Board continues to unanimously support a competitive
"Request for Proposal" process, allowing both grants and loans, for the
distribution of housing funds (Option A). This includes a section for first -
come, first -served, fee reimbursement for small projects of six units or less.
Should Council choose to implement a more comprehensive fee reimbursement
program, in lieu of a competitive process, the Affordable Housing Board
recommends allocating only $133,000 for this purpose, and various alternatives
could then be considered for the remaining $327,500. During the July 7th meeting
of the Board, a motion was unanimously passed stating this recommendation. The
recommendation also included specific regulations which will be considered as
ordinance language is developed."
City Planner Mike Ludwig explained the three options for disbursement of
Affordable Housing Trust Fund monies. He stated the purpose of the Resolution
was to provide general direction to staff as to the preferred method for
distributing the $462,000 in the Affordable Housing Fund. He stated specific
guidelines and criteria for the option selected will be brought back for Council
consideration. He stated the Affordable Housing Board recommends adoption of
Option A and staff recommends adoption of Option B.
Mary Cosgrove, Chairperson of the Affordable Housing Board, explained the Board's
recommendation. She stated that under Option A, the RFP option, the City is able
to maintain some discretion in approving either loans or grants at varying levels
according to the appropriateness of the needs and the community value of a
particular project.
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Councilmember Janett made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt
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Resolution 94-134, Option A, and to amend the resolution in each place it
contains the language "a Request for Proposals process" to "a competitive
selection process".
Councilmember Janett stated a RFP is a very specific form of solicitation by a
government. She suggested a better method might be an application process where
one application is compared to another. This method would allow applicants to
apply on one application form for assistance from three different housing funds,
the CDBG Fund, the new HOME Program and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Betty Maloney, Larimer County Affordable Housing Task Force, presented the Task
Force recommendations. The Task Force recommended criteria for evaluating the
proposals be established and presented its recommended criteria.
Lou Stitzel, 521 E. Laurel, affordable housing advocate, supported the Affordable
Housing Board recommendation (Option A).
Sister Mary Alice Murphy, 1712 Erin Ct. recommended a sliding scale fee for
impact fees. If this is not done, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund will be
depleted quickly.
Councilmember Janett stated the concept of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund is
that it is a permanent fund with a revenue stream that loans money and receives
money back in loan payments. With a rebate program, the funds will be spent in
their entirety each year and new monies will need to be found for the following
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year. The initial recommendation for setting up the fund was that it be a three-
year period allowing formulation of a comprehensive trust fund program. She
stated Option A will allow the City to move in the direction of mixing and
matching the different housing funds, simplifying the application process and
maximizing the flexibility of the funds.
Councilmember Smith supported Option A because it creates a sustainable fund that
will be available for a number of years.
Councilmember Kneeland stated she would not support Option A because it would be
a highly bureaucratic process. The reimbursement of impact fees will provide
real money available any time a unit is built and meets specified criteria for
affordable housing. She stated the Affordable Housing Trust Fund cannot be the
whole answer and added there are others in the community who are better suited
to loaning funds.
Councilmember Horak spoke of the frustration of the CDBG applicants with the CDBG
process which is similar to the process proposed in Option A. Option A proposes
a subjective decision based on an evaluation of RFPs. He stated with Option B,
if a.builder meets the criteria the rebate is guaranteed. He stated Option B is
a more objective, simplified program that is performance based.
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Mayor Azari did not support Option A because of the need to develop a broader
partnership with regard to loans. She questioned the cost of administering the
program.
The vote on Councilmember Janett's motion to adopt Resolution 94-134, Option A,
was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Janett and Smith. Nays: Councilmembers
Azari, Horak and Kneeland.
THE MOTION _FAILED.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to adopt
Resolution 94-134, Option B, deleting the phrase "utilizing all monies available
in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund" from the last line of the Now Therefore
clause.
Mayor Azari stated she believed this Resolution will get the City started in the
right direction even though it disappoints the Affordable Housing Board.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland and Smith. Nays: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 94-136 Confirming that a Review
of Options for an Integrated Development Plan for the
Eastside Neighborhood at Laurel School is Complete and
Releasing Choices 95 Money to be Used for the Development
of the Eastside Neighborhood Park. Adopted as amended.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Financial Impact
This Resolution releases the balance of the Choices 95 money devoted to the
acquisition and development of the Eastside Neighborhood Park. The balance in
this project is $510,226. This money is to be used for two purposes:
• Development of the joint school/park site, which is estimated to be
approximately $171,000.
• To earmark the remaining money for future acquisition and development of
additional park acreage adjacent to the existing site. This will be
approximately $339,000.
On Nay 17, the City Council approved the purchase of 1.89 acres of land to be
added to the Laurel School site. This created total grounds of 9.7 acres for a
joint school/park combination. At that meeting, the Council directed staff to
return within 90 days with a report on options for integrating future capital
projects within this neighborhood.
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At the May 17 meeting, Council discussed holding the money available in Choices
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95 for the development of this park until these options could be reviewed by the
Council.
On August 16, the City Council will be asked to comment on the following:
1. The status of the integrated planning project for capital projects within
the Eastside neighborhood.
2. The design and cost of options developed in cooperation with the
neighborhood committee established to assist with the design and
development of the neighborhood park, as well as provide input into the
integrated plan.
3. The various options and provide direction for a course of action. Council
will then consider a resolution that will allow staff to proceed with the
development of a park at the Laurel School site.
BACKGROUND:
The Eastside Neighborhood Plan was published in March 1986, and adopted as an
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Fort Collins. One of the
objectives of the Plan was to acquire and develop up to 20 acres adjacent to
Laurel School for the creation of a neighborhood park. Choices 95 provided
680,000 to be used for a park in this neighborhood. On May 17, the City Council
approved the purchase of a 1.89 acre property to be added to the Laurel School
grounds to develop into a neighborhood park. This addition, added to the
existing 7.8'acres of grounds at Laurel School, creates a 9.7 acre area for a
joint school/park site.
In addition on May 17, Council voted to reserve any funds remaining after
development of this 9.7 acre site for any future acquisition of land that might
become available adjacent to this school/park site. Council also directed that
staff develop a report outlining options for integrating various City Capital
projects in this specific neighborhood. Council discussed reserving Choices 95
monies available for the development of this park site until this could be
reviewed by the Council.
Staff is asking City Council to review this report and provide direction on
options to pursue within this neighborhood. The attached Resolution would
release the money for the development of this site.
Elements of Integrated Plan
Staff from four major areas have been brought together to work with a Citizen
Advisory Committee on capital projects and planning issues in this specific
neighborhood. This neighborhood is bounded on the north by Riverside, on the
east by Lemay, on the south by Elizabeth Street, and on the west by Stover. The
four major areas of discussion include parks, stormwater, streets, and
transportation. '
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' Capital improvements that pertain to three major areas of this plan are currently
scheduled and budgeted. These include:
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Parks
The development of the additional 1.89 acres, as well as improvements to
the existing school grounds at Laurel School, will cost $171,000. This
will leave approximately $339,000 that would be used for acquisition and
development of additional park land adjacent to this site. The design of
this 9.7 acre park site is scheduled to begin in September 1994 with
development in the spring of 1995.
Stormwater
Stormwater is planning to regrade Laurel
from west to east. An outfall channel will
from Laurel, under Riverside to the Poudre
of this project is currently scheduled for
Stormwater plans to begin construction o
estimated construction costs at $370,000.
Choices 95 Intersection Projects
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Street to provide better flows
be created that will run north
River. Acquisition and design
1998 and $190,000 is budgeted.
this project in 1999 and has
These projects include improvements to the following intersections:
' Whedbee and Elizabeth, Laurel and Remington, Whedbee and Riverside, and
Whedbee and Laurel. Design is scheduled to begin in 1994. Construction
will occur between 1995 and 1997. The revised estimate for this project is
$458,000.
The most complex issue in this plan surrounds the desires of the Neighborhood
Advisory Committee to connect Laurel Street to Pennock Place. Transportation and
Engineering have developed four options that have been reviewed by the Committee.
A very rough estimate of the cost for property acquisition, design, and
construction for the option preferred by the Committee is $1,018,000. The lowest
cost option is a cul-de-sac at the end of Laurel with a small connector into the
shopping center. This estimate is $174,000. There is no money budgeted at this
time for this project nor is there a schedule developed for acquisition, design,
and construction.
The Neighborhood Advisory Committee has developed a preferred option that
integrates the various capital projects within this area. The preferred option
includes:
• The acquisition of property to expand the park by 2.7 acres.
• The connection of Laurel Street and Pennock Place.
• The acceleration of the stormwater project plan in this area.
' • The completion of the Choices 95 intersection improvements.
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The costs associated with this preferred option are as follows: '
Property Acquisition $1,063,000
Stormwater Construction 370,000
Additional Park Acreage Development 162,000
Laurel/Pennock Connection Construction 290,000
Choices 95 Intersection Improvements 458,000
Total Costs for this preferred option $2,343,000
The sources of funds available for this project are as follows:
Choices 95: Eastside Neighborhood Park $ 339,000
Choices 95: Intersection Improvements 1 458,000
Stormwater Acquisition and Construction Budget 560,000
Total Source of Funds $1,357,000
Additional Funds Needed to Complete all
of the Preferred Projects $ 986,000
Some of the funds for this additional amount may come from non -General Fund
sources. To complete this preferred option, approximately $800,000 to $900,000
will need to be added from General Fund sources.
Staff would like direction from the Council regarding how to address the
Neighborhood Advisory Committee's preferred option. Some possibilities might
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include:
• Funding in the 1995 or 1996 budget process.
• Funding parts of this option with additional Choices 95 money, if available.
• Inclusion in the next Capital Improvements Program planning.
• Continue with existing projects and schedules.
If Council's direction is to proceed with this project, Transportation will
complete a more detailed design for this road connection option. Staff would
then suggest that all the pieces this integrated plan be submitted to the entire
Eastside Neighborhood for its consideration. Staff believes a full public
process will be needed before returning to Council with a detailed plan.
If adding these additional monies to this project is unrealistic, staff suggests
the followings:
• The stormwater projects and the Choices 95 intersection improvements proceed
on the existing schedule and with the existing budgets.
• Continue with Park's design which will incorporate future expansion.
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• That staff continue to negotiate for land acquisition adjacent to the
existing park site.
• That the Laurel/Pennock connection be considered within the context of the
next Capital Improvements Funding program."
Cultural, Library and Recreation Services Director Mike Powers presented history
and background on this item. He gave an overview of the Eastside Neighborhood
to show some of the capital projects in process in the neighborhood. He stated
the purpose of this item is to review the information provided and allow
Councilmembers to comment on the options. Staff is seeking direction on which
option to pursue for the Park. He reviewed the options provided as they
integrate with the capital projects planned for the neighborhood.
City Manager Burkett stated staff has taken a small portion of the City and done
a complete capital improvements program at a cost of about $2M. Staff is seeking
direction on the neighborhood park.itself and recognizes further discussion on
the larger capital issues will need to take place, perhaps as a part of the
overall multi -year budget planning process.
Councilmember Smith asked about the traffic implications for East Laurel of a
traffic signal at Pennock and Lemay.
Director of Transportation Rick Ensdorff stated the signal will increase traffic
on Laurel by approximately 900 vehicles daily. The increased traffic is expected
to be primarily neighborhood traffic but could include school traffic, including
busses and could also include U.S. West traffic. The signal was planned based
on the general traffic flow on Lemay and not the connection.
Councilmember Smith asked about the GO Colorado proposal for trail access and
parking at northwest corner of Lemay and Riverside.
Civil Engineer II Craig Foreman replied that the small parking lot and the trail
flow through are still on the City's workplan. He stated the project will likely
be a part of the 1995 budget.
Councilmember Janett stated Councilmembers need to discuss the concept of
additional land acquisition at the site for parkland. She stated development
pressures are increasing land prices in the area so the concept of buying more
land later is a bad strategy. She asked Council to consider Choices 95 monies
to purchase 2.7 acres, to and direct staff to pursue the purchase.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to adopt
Resolution 94-136.
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Jana Knezovich, 1205 Green St., member of the Eastside Neighborhood Advisory '
Committee, spoke of the challenges of the site. She stated the draft integrated
plan accomplishes the most basic objectives of the May 17 Council directive. She
stated the staff report is conservative and the Neighborhood Advisory Committee
would prefer a more aggressive approach. She spoke of the letter and supporting
data submitted to Council.
Cynthia Bergen, 220 E. Laurel, spoke of changes to the neighborhood and of
neighborhood concerns with noise, crime, traffic volume and the deterioration of
properties.
Edie Ortega, District Manager for U.S. West, spoke of the cooperation among the
City, neighborhood residents, landowners, and businesses. She noted U.S. West
has been involved in the negotiations and has involved its real estate people in
several issues. She cautioned that U.S. West believes the rotated property issue
has many steps to go through before it can become a reality.
Charlie Koontz, commercial real estate broker managing the shopping center,
stated the tenants and shopping center owners believe the impact on the shopping
center would be very slight but would enhance the shopping center by improving
lighting in the back, improving security, landscape issues, and the flow of
traffic. She supported connecting Pennock to Laurel.
Tom Skillman, 818 E.
Elizabeth, spoke of the window
of opportunity to acquire
land and urged Council
Connie Ohlson, 805 E.
to pursue the purchase of additional
Locust, asked that no money be
land for the park.
spent on park design until
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more land is acquired.
She stated the first priority
should be to spend dollars
to acquire land (the
RV storage site and other sites
to the north).
Jeff Bridges, 725 Mathews, spoke of the letter sent by the Neighborhood Advisory
Committee which outlines the preferred plan. He asked that Council increase the
funding allocation to acquire the land for the park and develop it. He asked
that Council not approve the Resolution as presented and approve the two
resolutions proposed by the Committee.
Councilmember Janett made a motion to amend Resolution 94-136 by adding three
Whereas clauses as follows:
"Whereas, the City Council believes that additional funds are necessary in
order to acquire additional parkland for the Eastside Neighborhood Park
adjacent to the Laurel School park site; and
Whereas, the City Council needs additional information concerning the
availability of funds that could be appropriated for acquisition of
additional parkland for the Eastside Neighborhood Park; and
Whereas, the City Council recognizes that the acquisition of additional
parkland for the Eastside Neighborhood Park may require use of the City's
power of eminent domain. ,
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IIn the Now Therefore portion,
Section 3. That the Council finds that additional funds will be necessary
in order to acquire additional parkland for the Eastside Neighborhood Park
in the immediate vicinity of the Laurel School and Council directs City
staff to prepare an appropriation ordinance for Council consideration that
presents different funding options for the acquisition of additional
parkland for the Eastside Neighborhood Park.
Section 4. That the Council directs City staff to prepare a resolution for
Council consideration that would authorize the use of the City's powers of
eminent domain to acquire additional parkland for the Eastside Neighborhood
Park."
The amendment died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Janett stated she believed it was a legitimate use of Choices 95
monies to purchase additional acreage in order to get closer to the 5 acres
mentioned in the Choices 95 ballot proposal.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion to amend Resolution 94-136 to add:
"Section 3. That the City continues to work with the Laurel and Eastside
neighborhood for an integrated development plan using all plans and sources
of City dollars identified with an estimated work schedule for completion.
Section 4. That the City Council is willing to consider approval of
additional funds upon approval of such integrated plan."
Councilmember Smith seconded the amendment.
Jeff Bridges, 725 Mathews, stated the Committee supported the amendment but asks
that $171,000 be reserved for land acquisition.
Councilmember Horak stated he supported the direction of the amendment. He
stated he had not had time to review the materials submitted by the neighborhood
since it was submitted late. He suggested Council conduct some meaningful
discussion at a worksession after there has been time to review the information
provided. He stated more information was needed about land acquisition.
The vote on Councilmember Kneeland's motion to amend Resolution 94-136 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland and Smith. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Smith expressed concern that the Resolution was not meeting the
needs expressed by the neighborhood representatives.
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Councilmember Janett expressed concern about starting design before land '
acquisition is finalized. She stated the addition of Sections 3 and 4 has
clarified this somewhat.
Mayor Azari stated there needs to be a clear understanding that the City is going
to move forward with the Eastside Neighborhood Park.
Councilmember Horak made a. motion, seconded by Councilmember Janett, to add a
Section 5 to the Resolution as follows:
"Section 5. That the final 1995 City Budget, including the 5-year budget,
include the Eastside Integrated Plan as a specific item in the capital
improvements section."
Councilmember Horak stated the purpose of the amendment is to give Councilmembers
something specific to look at in the budgeting process for 1995 and the four
years after that. This will focus some discussion on what things will be done,
what things won't be done, where the monies will come from, etc.
Jana Knezovich, 1205 Green St., supported the addition of Section 5.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's amendment to Resolution 94-136 was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland and Smith. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
City Manager Burkett stated
it was his
understanding that staff can proceed with
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the process of beginning
the design
but the complete design will not be done
until it is determined if
additional land
can be acquired. A five-year Capital
Improvements Program will
be done for
the neighborhood to identify the funding
and the phasing over the
five years.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's original motion to adopt Resolution 94-136, as
amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland and
Smith. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Councilmember Kneeland spoke of the issue of animals at large and asked what the
appropriate action will be.
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City Manager Burkett replied that staff will contact the citizen about the
specific problem and will provide information to Council about the existing
ordinances relating to cats at large and will provide enforcement or ordinance
amendment suggestions.
Councilmember Smith called attention to the ordinance on the Consent Agenda that
created a new Transportation Service Area. He stated the City has attempted to
create a better City structure to address the issue of transportation and
transportation concerns.
Mayor Azari expressed concern about safety needs in the downtown. She suggested
the Health and Safety Committee adopt the issue and work with the Task Force and
the City Manager's office to make sure there is an excellent planning process
that will result in real solutions.
Councilmember Smith stated the first meeting of the Youth Advisory Board is
scheduled for August 29 and the Board will undoubtedly address downtown safety
issues in some of its first meetings.
Councilmember Janett asked for a status report on the skateboard park issue.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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