HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-02/15/2011-RegularFebruary 15, 2011
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 15,
2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was
answered by the following Councilmembers: Hutchinson, Kottwitz, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Roy,
and Troxell.
Staff Members Present: Atteberry, Krajicek, Roy.
Citizen Participation
David May, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce Director, requested that Item No. 7, Second
Reading of Ordinance No. 011, 2011, Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of the City of
Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Article Hof the City Charter, Pertaining to Council District
Boundaries, be withdrawn and placed on the discussion agenda.
Thomas Edwards, 1101 South Bryan, Fort Collins Bicycle Coalition, suggested the City uphold
bicycle laws more effectively.
Kevin Cross, 300 Peterson, Strength Through Peace Steering Committee, expressed concern
regarding the invitation made by Character Fort Collins to John Ashcroft for a speaking engagement.
The speaking engagement has since been cancelled; however, Mr. Cross opposed the relationship
between the City and Character Fort Collins.
Ann Ruddy, 3724 Kentford Road, opposed the invitation made by Character Fort Collins to John
Ashcroft and opposed the City's involvement with Character Fort Collins.
Eric Sutherland, 3520 Golden Currant, agreed with Mr. May's comments regarding Item No. 7 and
opposed various City policies with regard to an open records request he submitted last year.
Delores Williams, 415 Mason Court, expressed concern regarding the City's involvement with
Character Fort Collins.
Bob Powell, 1309 Globe Court, stated he founded Character Fort Collins with then Mayor Ray
Martinez in 2001. He supported Character Fort Collins and encouraged the City to review and
investigate the organization.
James Owiny,1004 Comanche Drive, Human Relations Commission, discussed the HRC-sponsored
visit from the Colorado Civil Rights Division on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, which will involve
training regarding employee discrimination.
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Sandy Lemberg, 6851 Poudre Canyon, expressed concern regarding Character Fort Collins and
suggested an open process should have occurred when the relationship between the organization and
the City was established. He suggested the City should revisit its relationship with the organization.
Laurie Stolen, Character Fort Collins Vice -President, apologized for the disruption around the John
Ashcroft invitation and asked that citizens consider the purpose of Character Fort Collins.
Evan Stafford, 516 Stover Street, Green Rooster Natural Medicine, discussed his delivery -only
medical marijuana business (MMB). He asked staff and Council to examine the recently -produced
maps regarding acceptable locations for MMBs. He encouraged grandfathering existing MMBs.
Dennis Moddelmog, 1805 Chesapeake Court, supported Character Fort Collins and its Poudre
School District curriculum.
Zach Heath, 2957 Telluride Court, expressed concern regarding Character Fort Collins' ties to
religious groups.
Sue Beck-Fenkiss, 1814 Wallenberg Drive, Cultural Resources Board, supported Item No. 14,
Resolution 2011-011 Adopting the Recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding
Fort Fund Disbursements, and thanked Council for its support.
Josh Kerson, 244 North College, electric bicycle store owner, supported allowing the use of electric
bikes on City trails.
Rachel Mueller, Fort Collins resident, discussed the need for student housing in Fort Collins and
encouraged inclusion of students in the community.
Sally Miles, Fort Collins resident, encouraged Council to investigate the connection between
Character Fort Collins and religious organizations.
Chase Eckert, ASCSU, encouraged Council to develop a comprehensive, long-term plan to address
student housing.
Cheryl Distaso, 135 South Sunset, Center for Justice, Peace, and Environment, expressed concern
regarding the expense to the City of Character Fort Collins and its ties to Bill Gothard and religious
organizations.
Ray Martinez, 4121 Stoneridge Court, stated Character Fort Collins originated during his term as
Mayor and he supported the organization.
Becky Dixon, Character Fort Collins Executive Director, invited citizens to Character Day held the
third Thursday of each month.
Steven Laffey, former Rhode Island town Mayor, thanked Council, staff, and citizens for a great .
City.
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Brett Kemp 639 Stoneham Court, Character Fort Collins President, discussed Resolution 2001-117,
which started the Character movement in Fort Collins. He stated the City thrives on diversity and
the Character initiative started to promote and encourage that diversity.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Councilmember Roy asked about the number of bicycle citations issued by CSU versus the City and
agreed with Mr. Edwards that bicycle laws need to be enforced. City Manager Atteberry replied
staff would prepare a report.
Councilmember Roy encouraged staff to meet with CSU regarding student housing solutions. He
opposed the selection of John Ashcroft for a speaking engagement through Character Fort Collins
but supported the positive aspects of the organization.
Councilmember Troxell supported allowing electric bicycles on City trails. City Manager Atteberry
stated staff is working on the issue and it will be vetted through the Transportation Board and Parks
and Recreation Board prior to coming before Council in 2 or 3 months.
Councilmember Troxell thanked the citizens who spoke on both sides of the Character Fort Collins
issue and expressed the need for an active discussion to determine the best direction for the
community.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson suggested the Natural Areas Department and Land Conservation and
Stewardship Board be part of the electric bike discussion. He thanked the Cultural Resources Board
for its work and recommendations.
Councilmember Kottwitz supported the formation of a long-term student housing plan. City
Manager Atteberry replied long-term action is currently proposed for 2013 and beyond. The priority
could be changed by Council.
Mayor Hutchinson suggested Council examine approaches at Leadership Planning Team regarding
fact-finding around Character Fort Collins.
Agenda Review
City Manager Atteberry stated there are no changes to the published agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 010, 2011 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Downtown Development Authority Fund for Expenditure on Projects in Accordance with
the Downtown Plan of Development.
Over the past year, proceeds from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) tax
increment finance revenues that have not been spent have accumulated interest earnings.
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These funds, as well as the project savings, need to be appropriated for expenditure. This
Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 1, 2011, appropriates
unanticipated revenue from interest earnings in the amount of $242,561, from project
savings in the amount of $289,294 and from the 2010 Bond Series "Bonded but not
Appropriated" bond proceeds in the amount of $809,145, for a total appropriation of
$1,341,000. The DDA Board has authorized the expenditure on the various projects and
programs.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 011, 2011, Submitting to a Vote of the Registered
Electors of the Citv of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Article II of the City Charter.
Pertaining to Council District Boundaries.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 1, 2011, submits to the
voters at the April 5, 2011 election, a proposed Charter amendment modifying the method
used for periodically adjusting Council district boundaries. The proposed Charter
amendment will require the City Clerk's office to adjust Council districts on the basis of
population rather than the number of registered electors.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 012, 2011, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the General Fund for Police Services and for the Transfer of Matching Funds Previouslv
Appropriated in the Police Services Program Buda,
A grant in the amount of $16,728 has been received from the Bohemian Foundation and
additional funds have also been received in the amount of $3,247 from the Colorado
Division of Criminal Justice, Juvenile Diversion, for the continuation of Restorative Justice
Services, which includes the RESTORE program for shoplifting offenses, and the
Restorative Justice Conferencing Program for all other offenses. Restorative Justice is an
alternative method of holding a young offender accountable by facilitating a meeting with
the offender, the victim/victim representative, and members of the community to determine
the harm caused by the crime, and how to repair the harm. By identifying and repairing the
harm caused by the crime, Criminal Justice officials are optimistic repeat offenses by these
youth will be reduced and the needs and concerns of the victims and affected community
will be addressed.
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 013, 2011, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue and
Transferring Prior Year Reserves in the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force Reserve to the
General Fund for the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force.
This Ordinance appropriates grant funds and money from the Northern Colorado Drug Task
Force seizure reserve. Fort Collins Police Services has received two grants from the Office
of National Drug Control Policy and U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the Northern
Colorado Drug Task Force (NCDTF) to help fund the investigation of illegal narcotics
activities in Larimer County. These two grant awards will be used in conjunction with,
NCDTF reserves to pay for Task Force operating expenses in 2011. Combined, these three
items equal an appropriation of $348,649.
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10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 014 2011 Designating the Durward/Hartshorn/Dav
Residence and Garage, 1022 South College Avenue as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to
Chapter 14 of the City Code.
The owner of the property, Kelly Day, is initiating this request for Fort Collins Landmark
designation for the property at 1022 South College Avenue. The property has individual
significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standard 2, as the home to
important Colorado State University faculty members Margaret Durward from 1911-1930
and Dr. Duane Hartshorn, from 1931-1938; and Standard 3, as an unaltered example of an
Early 20th Century Vernacular/ Early Craftsman residential dwelling, embodying many
distinctive characteristics of these architectural styles.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 015 2011 Designating the Wisely/Willard Residence 1114
West Mountain Avenue. as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Citv_
Code.
The owners of the property, Stephen and Kathleen Willard, are initiating this request for Fort
Collins Landmark designation for the property at 1114 West Mountain Avenue. The
property has individual significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standard
3, as a nice example of Early 20th Century Vernacular Architecture, with a particularly
distinctive roof structure.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 016. 2011, Authorizing an Agricultural Lease of City -
Owned Property Known as the Maxwell Farm for Up to Five Years
Maxwell Farm, an agricultural property located in the Wellington Community Separator,
was purchased in February 2009 by the Natural Areas Program (NAP). The intent of the
purchase was to conserve the agricultural value and limit development within the Separator,
and not to develop as a traditional Natural Area property. As such, the intent of the NAP is
to sell the property with a conservation easement in place. However, to date, the NAP has
not been successful in locating a buyer.
At the time of purchase, the previous owner reserved a right of entry on the property to
produce and sell crops and agricultural products for a period of two years. That right will
expire in February 2011. The proposed lease would extend the previous owner's use of the
property for agricultural production until the NAP is able to sell the property. Lease rates
are based on the fair market value and would be adjusted on an annual basis.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 017 2011 Authorizing the Convevance of a Parcel of
Stormwater Utility Property to PS Poudre River LLC
In 2006, the City constructed the Oxbow Levee on the Cache La Poudre River to reduce
flooding risk and damages to a section of the city known as the Buckingham neighborhood,
located north and east of the River. The Oxbow Levee is located between Linden Street and
Lincoln Avenue. The Stormwater Master Planning and Floodplain Administration Division
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has identified a small remnant parcel located adjacent to and east of the Oxbow Levee that
is no longer needed for flood control purposes. The adjacent property owner, PS Poudre
River, LLC, has expressed interest in purchasing this small parcel from the City.
14. Resolution 2011-011 Adopting the Recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board
Regarding Fort Fund Disbursements.
The Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism Programming accounts (Fort
Fund) provide grants to fund community events. This Resolution adopts the
recommendations from the Cultural Resources Board to disburse these funds.
15. Resolution 2011-012 Supporting the Grant Application for a Local Parks and Outdoor
Recreation Grant from the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for the
Disc Golf Course at Hughes Stadium.
The City is applying for a Great Outdoors Colorado Local Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Grant. Staff is preparing an application for the Disc Golf Course at Hughes Stadium project
for the spring grant cycle. Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) requires this resolution to be
submitted as part of the grant package.
16. Resolution 20110-013 Relating To The Review Process For Citv Fees.
At the December 21, 2010 City Council meeting, Council considered on Second Reading,
Ordinance No. 125, 2010 amending the City Code to increase the amounts of Capital
Improvement Expansion Fees to reflect changes in inflation. At that time, City Council had
questions about how this action related to Resolution 2006-113, which provides a process
for implementing City fee increases. City Council deferred taking action on Second Reading
and requested that information be brought back regarding the scope of Resolution 2006-113.
After that information was provided, Council adopted Ordinance No. 125, 2010, on January
41 2011. Because there is some remaining uncertainty concerning the intended scope of
Resolution 2006-113, this Resolution stays application of Resolution 2006-113 until Council
and City staff can revisit the fee review process.
17. Resolution 2011-014 Making Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions.
This Resolution makes appointments to fill current vacancies on the Air Quality Advisory
Board, the Water Board and the Women's Commission.
***END CONSENT***
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Krajicek.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 010, 2011, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Downtown Development Authority Fund for Expenditure on Projects in Accordance with
the Downtown Plan of Development.
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7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 011, 2011, Submitting to a Vote of the Registered
Electors of the City of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Article II of the City Charter,
Pertaining to Council District Boundaries.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Krajicek.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 012, 2011, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the General Fund for Police Services and for the Transfer of Matching Funds Previously
Appropriated in the Police Services Program Budget.
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 013, 2011, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue and
Transferring Prior Year Reserves in the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force Reserve to the
General Fund for the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force.
10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 014, 2011, Designating the Durward/Hartshorn/Day
Residence and Garage, 1022 South College Avenue as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to
Chapter 14 of the City Code.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 015, 2011, Designating the Wisely/Willard Residence,1114
West Mountain Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City
Code.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 016, 2011, Authorizing an Agricultural Lease of City -
Owned Property Known as the Maxwell Farm for Up to Five Years.
Councilmember Troxell withdrew Item No. 7, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 011, 2011,
Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of the City of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment
to Article H of the City Charter, Pertaining to Council District Boundaries.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson withdrew Item No. 13, First Reading of Ordinance No. 017, 2011,
Authorizing the Conveyance of a Parcel of Stormwater Utility Property to PS Poudre River, LLC,
and Item No. 17, Resolution 2011-014 Making Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions.
Councilmember Manvel made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poppaw, to adopt and
approve all items not withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Hutchinson, Kottwitz, Manvel,
Ohlson, Poppaw, Roy and Troxell. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Consent Calendar Follow-up
Councilmember Manvel thanked the Cultural Resources Board for its service and recommendations.
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Staff Reports
Helen Migchelbrink, City Engineer, presented an award received from the American Public Works
Association for Public Information. Claire Thomas, Economic Health Office, detailed the
submission and award.
Items Relating to the Adoption of Plan Fort Collins,
including Updates to City Plan,
Transportation Master Plan,Master Street Plan, and Pedestrian Plan, Adopted
The following is staff s memorandum for this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 2011-015 Adopting Revisions to City Plan, the City's Comprehensive Plan.
B. Resolution 2011-016Adopting Revisions to the Transportation Master Plan, an Element of
the City's Comprehensive Plan.
C. Resolution 2011-017 Adopting Revisions to the Master StreetPlan, an Element ofthe City's
Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan.
D. Resolution 2011-018 Adopting Revisions to the Pedestrian Plan, an Element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
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The Resolutions presented for City Council's adoption culminate the year -long planning process
known as Plan Fort Collins. The name Plan Fort Collins refers to the process to prepare major
updates to four key documents: City Plan, Transportation IvIasterPlan, Master Street Plan, and the
Pedestrian Plan. City Plan is the comprehensive plan for the City of Fort Collins, and illustrates
how we envision Fort Collins over the next 25 years and beyond, showing us how we can get there
step by step. The Transportation Master Plan (TMP), an element of City Plan, is also a long term
vision document that defines the long-term multi -modal transportation system that Fort Collins
desires in the future, and it also serves as a comprehensive referenceguide regarding transportation
issues. The TVP includes the Master Street Plan, which serves as a map of the City's long range
vision for its major street network. The Pedestrian Plan, also an issue specific element of City Plan,
addresses citywide pedestrian needs, outlines issues, and proposes solutions to problems for
pedestrians.
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
City Council has previously held eleven work sessions regarding various aspects of Plan Fort
Collins, asking questions, and providing policy direction; Plans have been revised in response to
the input that the project team received. The following information is provided as a high level
summary of the history, approach, process, vision, general content, and next steps of Plan Fort
Collins.
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The name Plan Fort Collins refers to the process to prepare major updates to four key documents:
City Plan, Master Transportation Plan, Master Street Plan, and the Pedestrian Plan. All of these
documents are advisory (the Master Street Plan is also regulatory as a referenced regulatory
document in both Articles 2 and 3 of the Land Use Code) and provide policy directions for ongoing
decision -making, set the stage for development regulations, set forth priority actions to make the
vision a reality, and to consider plan amendments.
City Plan is the comprehensive plan for the City of Fort Collins, and illustrates how we envision
Fort Collins over the next 25 years and beyond, showing its how we can get there step by step. State
statutes authorize municipalities to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan for the physical
development of their jurisdictions. The more general principles and policies of City Plan maybe
followed by issue or area specificplans, e.g., the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan and the Eastside
Neighborhood Plan. These more specific plans are considered to be "elements " of City Plan.
The Transportation Master Plan (TMP), an element of City Plan, is also a long-term vision
document that defines the long-term multi -modal transportation system that Fort Collins desires in
the future; and it also serves as a comprehensive reference guide regarding transportation issues.
The TMP includes the Master Street Plan (MSP) that serves as a map of the City's long range vision
for its major street network. The MSP update incorporated a new triple bottom line analysis
process to evaluate the street network based upon traditional transportation analysis and modeling
as well as economic, environmental, and human factors. The MSP is used in a variety of ways,
including development review, calculating Street Oversizing Fees, and planning transportation
connections.
The Pedestrian Plan, also an issue specific element of City Plan, addresses citywide pedestrian
needs, outlines issues and proposes solutions to problems for pedestrians.
1. History
The initial formulation of City Plan began in 1995 and involved a two-year process working with
City Council, an advisory committee, boards and commissions, City staff, a consulting team, and
the public. Adoption of the original City Plan occurred in 1997. The City first developed a
Transportation Master Plan (Ti%IP) in concert with the development of City Plan in 1997. The
City's first Pedestrian Plan was adopted in 1996
For all of these plans to function over time, periodic updates are necessary to respond to significant
trends or changes in the economic, physical, social or political conditions of Fort Collins. The
original City Plan directs the City to update the City Plan and the TMP everyfive years. The first
City Plan and TMP update was initiated in 2002 (adoption occurred in 2004.)
2. Plan Fort Collins: A New Approach
In the fall of 2009, a new approach was initiated called Plan Fort Collins. Most believe that the
next 25 years of development will be vastly different from the past 25 years. And, if our fittttre
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community is to be as successful as, or more than we have been in the past in managing change,
Plan Fort Collins had to be significantly more than just another five year update.
There are a number of issues and conditions that led to this conclusion. Fort Collins could reach
a quarter million residents or more by mid-century, bringing more jobs, more people, more traffic,
more expectations of Cityfacilities and services, etc. The current financial situation certainly will
have a bearing on how the community develops. National and regional trends will also impact our
community.
Dramatic changes at the local level are also occurring. During the nest 25 years, it is likely that
the city will "build out" its growth management area, but most believe that people and businesses
will continue to find Fort Collins an attractive place to live and work. Through the Plan Fort
Collins process, new issues emerged and needed to be dealt with. These new issues included energy
use, sense ofcommunity, new transportation technologies, regional competition, healthy life styles,
climate change, green building, and fiscal sustainability, to name a few.
Since 4995, when the original City Plan and TMP documents were adopted, these dramatically
changing conditions necessitated afresh examination of how we want our community to look and
be like ---how we conduct business, recreate, travel, live and interact with the broader region and
beyond ---over the nest 25 years or more ---Plan Fort Collins.
Planning and Public Outreach Process
To meet these challenges, a new, dramatically different planning process was used. The planning
process involved three distinct phases:
Phase I — "Understand" - included understanding where the city is today (and how have
we been doing in the seven topical areas); and, what trends are shaping our present and
future.
Phase 2 — "Envision and Analyze " — included identifying "big ideas and vision "; and,
developing and analyzing a comprehensive list of key policy choices for the future.
Phase 3 — "Adopt/Implement "— included preparing draft Plans; developingpriority actions
and strategies to implement theplans; and, bringingforward a set of implementation actions
that will be adopted concurrently with the adoption of the plans. Attachment 11 provides
a Summary of Major Changes to the November 2010 Public Review Draft City Plan and
Transportation Master Plan.
Underpinning all of the phases was an extraordinarypublicprocess approach to communicate with
and engage the community, including:
eNETYVORK, consisting of a dedicated website and electronic media for communication,
input, and on-line polling.
CommunityNEI VORK, consistingofCity Council, City boards and commissions, and other
groups and organizations. (See Attachment 7, Plan Fort Collins Event Log and Attachment
8, Public Comments on Draft Plan Fort Collins Documents)
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Event1VE7"WORK, consisting offace-to face events, includingpublic meetings, open houses
and workshops; focus group meetings; road show presentations; and meetings with
individual citi_ens. (See Attachment 7, Plan Fort Collins Event Log and Attachment 8,
Public Comments on Draft Plan Fort Collins Documents)
3. - Vision
The overall vision for Plan Fort Collins is to make the city a World Class Community. Three broad
themes underlie this vision as follows:
"Innovate "— reflecting our community's willingness to lead and serve as a model for other
communities.
"Sustain " —focusing on the long term human, economic and environmental health of our
community.
"Connect"— connecting the community physically, technologically, and socially.
At the City Councils direction, Plan Fort Collins was closely coordinated with the biannual
Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process. As a result, both the updated City Plan and
Transportation Master Plan documents were restructured to closely align with the results areas of
the BFO process. The seven topical chapters of City Plan are:
• Economic Health.
• Environmental Health.
• Community and Neighborhood Livability.
• Safety and Wellness.
• Culture, Parks, and Recreation.
• Transportation.
• High Performing Community.
The Transportation Master Plan was similarly organized around the BFOpurchasingstrategies for
the Transportation Results Area as follows:
• Quality Travel Surfaces and Infrastructure.
• Integrated Land Use and Transportation.
• Mode Choice/Mobility Options.
• Increase Awareness.
• Traffic Flow.
4. Sustainability — Economic, Environmental and Human
A core value of both documents is sustainability. ,There are many examples of how sustainability
is addressed as a topic in City Plan and the TMP, but more importantly, sustainability was a key
driver in the process in'developing the Plans from the beginning of the Plan Fort Collins effort.
Specifically, three main tenets of sustainability — systems thinking, continuous improvement, and
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triple bottom line analysis —were integrated into the Plan Fort Collins process. These three tenets
of sustainability are also emphasised within each of the seven topic -based chapters of City Plan.
5. What's in the Plans?
The bulk of City Plan and the TMP are allocated to vision, principles and policies. Each of the
chapters begins with a vision for the topic area. For each topic chapter, there are a series of
principles and policies. Principles provide general rules or directions for the City or community
to follow, whereas, policies specify a more definite course to follow or future decisions or actions.
Two maps in City Plan are provided in a larger format and are attached to this Agenda Item
Summary. See Attachment 12 -City Structure Plan Map (page 71 of City Plan) and Attachment 13 -
LIV 1: Targeted Infill and Redevelopment Map (page 55 of City Plan).
In this update, many of the ideas, principles and policies in City Plan and the TMP are carried
forward from previous versions, but are enhanced to reflect current conditions, new trends,
community input, and innovations since the plans were initially adopted.
The 2011 update also folds in and reflects other recent planning efforts and policy documents, such
as the Economic Action Plan, Climate Action Plan, Water Conservation Plan, Cultural Plan,
Transfort Strategic Operating Plan, Parks and Recreation Policy Plan, and many others. Related
plans and policies are described within each of the seven topic -based chapters in the updated City
Plan.
The TMP and Pedestrian Plan vision, principles and policies form the basis for a new multi -modal
transportation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The TMP includes an updated prioritized list of
capital projects, including streets, intersections, bridges, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, rail crossings,
parking and signal system facilities. The Pedestrian Plan key elements include refined vision and
policy framework pedestrian priority areas, level of service measures, priority projects list, and
action plan. An innovation in the TMP's CIP is the "triple bottom line" approach that includes
environmental, economic and human factors as project prioritization criteria in conjunction with
the traditional transportation criteria. The Master Street Plan (MSP) has been updated, also using
the "triple bottom line " approach to "right size " the street network. The recommendations in the
MSP will continue to support existing travel needs as well as future forecasts.
Three maps in the Transportation Master Plan are provided in a larger format and are attached to
this AIS. See Attachment 14 —Current Master Street Plan, Attachment 15 -New Proposed Master
Street Plan, and Attachment 16 — New Proposed Master Street Plan Overlay.
6. What's New in the Plans
A few key new ideas reflected in the updated plans include:
Vision - A Vision for a 6Vorld Class Community and three major themes — Innovate, Sustain
and Connect.
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• Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) - the structure of City Plan and the TULIP are fundamentally
based on BFO's organizing framework.
• Sustainability - as a major topic in the plans; and as a key driver in the process of
developing the plans from the beginning.
• Integration of utilities (e.g., energy, water, stormwater and water quality).
• Economic Health — expanded policies.
• Safety and Wellness — a new chapter — in particular, new policies about residents leading
healthy and active lifestyles; and local food production.
• High Performing Community — new chapter — expanded to include an active, engaged
community.
• Culture — a new topic — City Plan reflects the values from the 2008 Cultural Plan.
• Shift to redevelopment and infill — the College "spine ".
• Beefed uppoliciesforstudent housing; andpreservation and reuse ofneighborhoodschools.
• TMP — improved Capital Improvement Plan — new prioritization criteria.
• TMP - refinements to policies regarding context sensitive design solutions.
• TMP — expanded Enhanced Travel Corridors
• TULIP — reshaping streets to match the context of the area
r Implementation - new sections - Action Plans, Catalyst and Special Focus areas.
• Monitoring — expanded program.
7. Next Steps — Implementation and Monitoring
The adoption of City Plan, Transportation Master Plan, and Pedestrian Plan, is the first step in the
implementation process. Continuuing action to implement and monitor these plans is needed to have
a lasting impact. Implementation will take time, especially when needed resources are limited. The
Plan contemplates an ongoing implementation process as part of the City's policy making and
budget functions.
Each of the Plans has an Action Plan that summarizes key projects, programs, regulations,
partnerships, organizational changes and other actions and strategies to work towards. The City
Plan Action Plan also includes Catalyst Projects — a discussion about.how to implement new
catalytic projects that emerged from Plan Fort Collins and cross traditional functional areas.
Similarly, the U11P highlights Special FocusAreas that represent a distinct change or enhancement.
City Plan, TMP and the Pedestrian Plan must be monitored regularly to determine whether
implementation of the plans is occurring and whether it is achieving desired results. Although much
has been accomplished during the Plan Fort Collins process, monitoring is still a "work in
progress ". One of the high priority, near -term implementation actions is to develop an
implementation and performance monitoring program. An interdepartmental team .is already
working on this effort. "
City Manager Atteberry thanked Joe Frank, Advance Planning Director, and Kathleen Bracke,
Director of Transportation Planning and Special Projects, for their work over the last year.
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Frank stated the public process over the last year has included more than 12 focus group meetings,
11 Council work sessions, many boards and commissions meetings and events, and an extensive use
of social media. Frank discussed the history and goals of Plan Fort Collins, which include physical
and mental wellness, culture, and infill development. Plan Fort Collins also places a much greater
emphasis on implementation.
Bracke discussed the proposed changes to the Plan documents.
Frank stated that the adoption of City Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, Master Street Plan, and
the Pedestrian Plan, is the first step in the implementation process. Each Plan includes an Action
Plan and the City Plan Action Plan also includes catalyst projects. Frank discussed the
recommendations by various boards and commissions, noting every board that opted to make a
formal recommendation, made a recommendation of approval.
Linda Gabel, 826 Blondel Street, Senior Advisory Board member, thanked staff for work on the item
and suggested the following additions: promotion of Fort Collins as a retirement destination,
recognition of the Fort Collins Senior Center as a world -class facility, and consideration of the area
around the Senior Center as an activity center when considering redevelopment.
Trudy Haines, 625 Hinsdale Drive, Land Conservation and Stewardship Board Vice -Chair,
recommended adoption of the Resolutions with respect to the sections considered by the Land
Conservation and Stewardship Board.
Eric Sutherland, 3520 Golden Currant, stated student housing should be more of a priority in Plan
Fort Collins.
Dana Ortiz, Parks and Recreation Board Chairperson, supported the adoption of Plan Fort Collins.
Ed Robert, 1923 Linden Ridge Drive, thanked staff for work on the Plan and discussed the lack of
funds and long-range planning in high -priority transportation projects.
Lloyd Walker, 1756 Concord Drive, suggested the neighborhood surrounding CSU be included as
a catalyst project area in Plan Fort Collins. He suggested redeveloping Campus West, developing
higher density housing near campus, preserving single family residential neighborhoods around
campus as affordable housing, and strengthening the Neighborhood Resources program.
Doug Brobst,1625 Independence Road, suggested Plan Fort Collins place more emphasis on student
housing.
("Secretary's note: The Council took a brief recess at this point in the meeting.)
Councilmember Roy asked if marketing Fort Collins as a retirement community and designating the
Senior Center as an activity center are part of the structure plan map or text. Councilmember
Poppaw replied in the affirmative. Frank replied the map referencing targeted infill and
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redevelopment does not show the area around the center as being targeted for infill or redevelopment
but it is shown as an activity center and is noted as a second level priority for pedestrians.
Councilmember Roy asked about the possibility of increasing funding for the Neighborhood
Resources program. Frank replied that is a budgeting issue that will be taken up as part of the BFO
process.
Councilmember Poppaw asked about the placement of early childhood care and education in the
Plan. She suggested it should be mentioned as being critical to economic vitality.
Councilmember Troxell asked how staffwill identify barriers to redevelopment and what knowledge
base staff has regarding that topic. Ben Herman, Clarion Associates, replied the topic of prioritizing
infill and redevelopment has been reviewed for years and this Plan has made a conscious effort to
focus on the issue. Staff has a great deal of expertise and information.
Councilmember Manvel asked if this document would ultimately be web -friendly with hyper links
included. Frank replied that idea would be explored. Mayor Hutchinson suggested staff return at
a later time with information regarding the feasibility, resources needed, and timeframe.
Councilmember Roy asked why this update is being referenced as a 2010 update rather than 2011.
Frank replied that plans will be dated February 2011, but the 2010 date was chosen as that year was
the timeframe of the bulk of the work on the item.
Councilmember Troxell asked about the inclusion of Thompson School District in the Plan. Frank
replied the Plan addresses both Thompson and Poudre School Districts, as well as private and
charter schools. Councilmember Troxell suggested Council have a meeting with the Thompson
School District to discuss joint school district responsibilities within Fort Collins city limits.
Councilmember Roy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to adopt Resolution
2011-015, as amended.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson asked about the reason for issues such as commercial and multi -family
recycling options, education regarding decreasing waste at the source, and a student housing plan,
have been put off to 2013 and beyond. City Manager Atteberry replied the 2011 and 2012 Plan
priorities are part of the adopted 2011-2012 budget. Council has the ability to change those
priorities; however, that will require a budgeting change.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson stated the recycling aspects were funded and asked about the availability
of funds. City Manager Atteberry replied Council has not allocated all of the 2011 Budgeting for
Outcomes dollars and funding would be available for studies or other Council priorities. John
Stokes, Natural Resources Director, stated the multi -family and business recycling efforts and
education regarding waste reduction at the source are near -term actions.
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Councilmember Kottwitz asked about the impact of changing the budget, particularly with a new
Council coming in. City Manager Atteberry replied the existing or new Council would have the
prerogative to change budget priorities.
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson asked about making certain best management practices with respect to weed
and pest control are maintained into the future. Craig Foreman, Park Planning and Development,
replied best management practices will continue to be used and will be listed as a requirement.
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson asked about reduced parking standards for infill development and whether
that would affect design standards such as landscaping, as well. Timothy Wilder, Senior City
Planner, replied changes to the policy have been suggested and have been provided to Council.
Councilmember Manvel suggested the term be changed to "reduced parking requirement' which
would reference only the number of parking spaces.
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson asked about possible conflicts between the Plan wording regarding student
housing and the existing three -unrelated ordinance. Frank replied wording could be changed to
"new housing" or "new multi -family and attached housing."
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson asked about the possibility of making future changes to the Plan documents.
City Attorney Roy replied the wording adopted tonight is the wording that will go into the Plan
unless there is clear direction as to how something will be clarified.
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson asked if the Plan called for the inclusion of a Transportation Maintenance
Fee (TMF) as a funding source. City Manager Atteberry replied a TMF is not being considered. The
Plan implementation calls for a feasibility study that will focus on the likelihood of transportation
serving more as a utility. The 1/4 cent Pavement Management sales tax expires in 2015 and this
study is looking at ways to replace that funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson asked about the striking of the phrase "discourage new development in the
100-year floodplain to avoid additional modifications and structural controls." Jon Haukaas, Water
Engineering Field Services Manager, replied that phrase was stricken due to the ongoing discussion
about floodplain regulations. He stated staff does support the statement; however, other values of
the City must be considered.
Councilmember Troxell stated the statement is somewhat value -laden and should therefore be
removed.
Mayor Hutchinson stated the item is in progress and the statement should not be included.
Councilmember Manvel made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson to restore the phrase
as part of the Plan language.
Councilmember Kottwitz stated she would not support the motion.
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Councilmember Roy stated he would support the motion as it was originally stricken without
Council direction to do so.
Councilmember Troxell stated Council did direct staff to remove value -laden language.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw and Roy. Nays:
Hutchinson, Kottwitz and Troxell.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson asked about zoning flexibility with regard to infill and redevelopment.
Steve Dush, Current Planning Director, stated the concept behind the sustainable, flexible zoning
tool addresses infill and redevelopment as Fort Collins' greenfill development is basically done.
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson stated Council never gave the direction to act flexibly with respect to
greenfill development, and that is how the wording appears. ,Frank replied Council directed
expansion of the zoning flexibility to development as a whole at the January 26, 2011 work session.
Council has the option to narrow that to redevelopment only.
Mayor Hutchinson asked if staff had concerns about referencing redevelopment and infill only.
Dush replied staff s primary concern is to address the infill and redevelopment aspects.
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson stated his intent is to emphasize new policies and modifications to existing
policies that support a sustainable, flexible, and predictable approach to development and
redevelopment in infill areas. Frank suggested the title of Policy EH 4.2 be changed to "Reduce
Barriers to Infill Development and Redevelopment" and to insert the word "infill" ahead of the term
development.
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to make the
su(Ygested changes to Policy EH 4.2.
Councilmember Troxell expressed concern the wording change is over -specifying and asked what
constitutes greenfill.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Hutchinson, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw and Roy.
Nays: Kottwitz and Troxell.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
("Secretary's note: The Council took a brief recess at this point in the meeting.)
("Secretary's note: Councilmember Kottwitz left at this point in the meeting.)
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Councilmember Roy asked about the intent of Policy ENV 6.6. Steve Catanach, Light and Power
Operations Manager, replied the intent was to provide a policy that opens the door for models such
as solar gardens for individuals who may want alternative energy sources but may not have access
to or the ability to construct the necessary structures.
Councilmember Roy asked about Policy ENV 24.3 and stated he would like to strike the phrase "and
the areas proximity to downtown." Stokes replied staff recommends retaining that phrase because
that language provides a rationale for narrower buffer standards in that area.
Councilmember Roy stated the phrase weakens the standards.
Councilmember Troxell supported staff s recommendation.
Councilmember Roy made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson, to strike the phrase "and
the areas proximity to downtown" in Policy ENV 24.3.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson supported the change as it is not a policy change. Stokes replied the
downtown area represents an exception.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Ohlson and Roy. Nays: Hutchinson, Manvel, Poppaw
and Troxell.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Roy suggested using the phrase "City spine" as opposed to "commercial spine" in
Policy LIV 5.2.
Councilmember Manvel agreed with Councilmember Roy. Frank suggested the phrase be corrected
throughout the document.
Councilmember Troxell asked for the definition of an activity center. The definition was found to
be: "A commercial center that contains a mix of housing, retail, culture, arts and dining. They are
intended to be vibrant, walkable, bicycle friendly and livable spaces." Councilmember Troxell
stated he would prefer the term "commercial spine" remain.
Councilmember Roy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to change the phrase
"commercial spine" to "City spine" throughout the Plan Fort Collins document.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson suggested the term "community spine."
All Councilmembers agreed on the term "community spine" to replace "commercial spine."
("Secretary's note: No vote was held on the most recent motion.)
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Councilmember Roy asked about air rights. Frank replied air rights reference the right to use space
above ground level and is often associated with the transfer of development rights.
Councilmember Roy proposed to change a phrase in Policy LIV A.3 to "energy saving features, air
rights and reducing." All Councilmembers accepted the change.
Councilmember Roy asked about the staff recommended changes regarding Policy LIV 24.1. Mr.
Herman replied this Policy would, address the process and criteria by which the City evaluates
repurposed school buildings. Staff suggested adding the term "considered for closing" to the
repurposing phrase in the Policy. All Councilmembers accepted the proposed change.
Councilmember Roy suggested the formation of a Telecommunications Board and asked about
potential costs for the formation of such a board. City Manager Atteberry replied the costs would
be minimal.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson agreed the idea of some type Technology Board should be explored.
Mayor Hutchinson supported the exploration of the creation of a Technology Board with a clear,
focused purpose for its existence.
Mr. Herman stated, in response to Councilmember Poppaw's earlier request, staff recommends
adding the following language to the Economic Health and Sustainability section: "Community .
services, including access to early care and education enable greater workforce productivity and
well-being and can have a positive impact on the economic vitality of the City." All
Councilmembers accepted the change.
Councilmember Poppaw suggested placing the phrase in both the Economic Health section as well
as the Safety and Wellness section.
Mr. Herman suggested adding the phrase "and the community as a whole" to the aforementioned
recommendation. All Councilmembers accepted the change.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Hutchinson, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Roy and
Troxell. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Roy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to adopt Resolution
2011-016.
Councilmember Roy commended Bracke and her staff on the Transportation Master Plan section.
Councilmember Poppaw thanked Bracke for removing the Corbett connector in the Master Street
Plan.
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Councilmember Manvel thanked Bracke for removing the Laurel connector in the Master Street
Plan.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Hutchinson, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Roy and
Troxell. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Roy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poppaw, to adopt Resolution
2011-017.
Councilmember Troxell asked about the capital improvement plan for bicycle projects. Bracke
replied it is part of the Transportation Master Plan.
Councilmember Troxell expressed concern about north -south bicycle connectivity. Bracke replied
the bicycle capital improvement plan is primarily based on the on -street system of bike lanes;
however, the Parks and Recreation Trail Master Plan is also referenced.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Hutchinson, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Roy and
Troxell. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Roy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poppaw, to adopt Resolution
2011-018, as amended.
Councilmember Manvel asked that it be clarified that property owners are responsible for sidewalk
maintenance on their property.
Councilmember Roy thanked staff and Mr. Herman for work on the item.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson thanked staff for work on the item.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Hutchinson, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Roy and
Troxell. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Extension of the Meeting
Councilmember Roy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to extend the meeting
past 10:30 p.m. Yeas: Hutchinson, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Roy and Troxell. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Ordinance No. 011, 2011,
Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of the City of Fort Collins
a Proposed Amendment to Article II of the City Charter, Pertaining to
Council District Boundaries. Adopted on Second Reading
The following is staff s memorandum for this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMJL4RY
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 1, 2011, submits to the voters
at the April 5, 2011 election, a proposed Charter amendment modifying the method used for
periodically adjusting Council district boundaries. The proposed Charter amendment will require
the City Clerk's office to adjust Council districts on the basis ofpopulation rather than the number
of registered electors. "
Mayor Hutchinson and Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson noted City Attorney Roy would be waiving
attorney/client privilege briefly to allow for the following explanation.
City Attorney Roy stated this item is coming forward on his recommendation as changing Council
districting to be based on population will likely lead to a more constitutionally -defensible outcome.
There are now more accurate means of calculating population than there were in the past. Should
this item pass, it will go into effect after the upcoming April election.
Eric Sutherland, 3520 Golden Currant, suggested eliminating Article XII, Section 6 of the City
Charter.
Councilmember Troxell stated the item should have been more fully vetted and asked about the
effect of student population. He stated the community deserves a broader discussion with respect
to its representation. City Attorney Roy responded the frequency with which the redistricting would
occur would be established by Ordinance according to the proposed Charter language.
Marcus Bodig, GIS Department, stated the block level census data would be used every 10 years and
the state demographers' data would be used for the years in between. The population would be
examined every five years.
Councilmember Troxell expressed concern about the population change on an annual basis.
Mayor Hutchinson asked what percentage change would be necessary before an area would be
deemed to be incorrectly districted.
City Attorney Roy replied it will never be possible to know the exact deviation between actual and
estimated population. The permissible maximum deviation between the population of the smallest
district and the most populous district is approximately ten percent; however, that number is case -
specific with respect to the courts.
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Councilmember Troxell stated the current method of districting based on voter counts is more exact
than the proposed method. City Attorney,Roy replied, if there were a challenge, the number of
registered electors would be compared against an imprecise measure of population in determining
whether the outcome was defensible.
Councilmember Manvel noted the proposal will provide equal representation to the population.
Councilmember Roy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to adopt Ordinance No.
011, 2011, on Second Reading.
Councilmember Roy stated Charter amendment items should not be on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Troxell stated he would not support the motion as the item was originally on the
Consent Calendar, it needs more vetting, and should be the topic of a broader discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson stated he would support the motion, though the item should have been
originally scheduled as a discussion item.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Hutchinson, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw and Roy.
Nays: Troxell.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 017, 2011,
Authorizing the Conveyance of a Parcel of Stormwater
Utility Property to PS Poudre River, LLC, Postponed Indefinitely
The following is staff's memorandum for this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2006, the City constructed the Oxbow Levee on the Cache La Poildre River to reduce flooding
risk and damages to a section of the cityknown as the Buckingham neighborhood, located north and
east of the River. The Oxbow Levee is located between Linden Street and Lincoln Avenue. The
StormwaterMaster Planning and Floodplain Administration Division has identified a small remnant
parcel located adjacent to and east of the Oxbow Levee that is no longer needed for flood control
purposes. The adjacent property owner, PS Poudre River, LLC, has expressed interest in
purchasing this small parcel from the City.
BA CKGR O U1VD/DISCUSSIOiV
The Citypurchased a tract of land along the Cache La Poudre River in 2004 as part of the Poudre
River Enhancement Project. The purpose of this Project was to construct various flood control,
ecological, and recreational improvements along two segments ofthe Poudre River in the downtown
area. The Oxbow Levee (previously known as the Buckingham Levee Project) was constructed in
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2006, between Linden Street and Lincoln Avenue. The Oxbow Levee reduces flooding risk and
damages to a section of the city known as the Buckingham neighborhood, which is located to the
north and east of the River. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) recognizing the change in floodplain
boundaries as a result of the construction of the Oxbow Levee was approved by FEMA in December
2006
The alignment of the new levee created a small remnant parcel of land adjacent to Linden Street.
The StormwaterMasterPlanning and Floodplain Administration Division has since determined that
this small parcel of land, 0.224 acres in size, is not needed for any current or future flood control
purposes. The adjacent property owner, PS Poudre River, LLC, has expressed interest in
purchasing this small parcel from the City. PS Poudre River, LLC, has agreed to purchase the
property at a fair market value as determined by the City's Real Estate Services Department.
FINANCL9LIE CONOA11C IMPACTS
PSPoudre River, LLC has agreed to compensate the City of Fort Collins $2, S00 for the small parcel
of land, as well as convey an easement to the City along the easterly boundary of the Oxbow Levee
for access and maintenance of the improvements at no cost. PS Poudre River, LLC, has also agreed
to convey to the City, an access easement along the boundary of its property for the purposes of
accessing and maintaining the Oxbow Levee improvements.
Conveyance of the remnant parcel of land will reduce City maintenance costs. PS Poudre River,
LLC plans to incorporate this parcel of land as part of a proposed future development project.
Conveyance of the access easement from PS Poudre River, LLC to the City along the easterly
boundary of the Oxbow Levee will provide access and reduce maintenance costs. "
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson discussed the property in question and asked whether or not the buffer zone
prohibits development there. Lindsay Kuntz, Real Estate Specialist, replied the Planning
Department indicated there is a possibility that, should additional right-of-waybe needed for Linden
Street, a portion of the property could be dedicated for that purpose.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson stated he would not support the item as it contradicts existing buffer
policies.
Councilmember Manvel asked if a private property owner could encroach into the buffer zone for
a driveway or other private use. Kuntz replied in the negative.
City Manager Atteberry stated this item is not time -sensitive and could be postponed.
Councilmember Manvel made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Roy, to postpone the item
until it is deemed ready for Council review by the City Manager.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson commended_ staff and the City organization for making as much information
public as possible.
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The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Hutchinson, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Roy and
Troxell. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 2011-014
Making Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Adopted
The following is staff s memorandum for this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUVIVIARY
This Resolution makes appointments to fill current vacancies on the Air Quality Advisory Board,
the Water Board and the Women's Commission.
BA CKGR O UNDIDIS C USSION
A vacancy currently exists on the Air Quality Advisory Board that was not filled during the annual
appointment process at the end of 2010. A vacancy also exists on the Water Board due to the
resignation of Eileen Dornfest. Two vacancies exist on the Women's Commission due to the
resignations of Ashley Burroughs and Beth O'Brien.
Applications were solicited and Councilmembers David Roy and Wade Troxell conducted
interviews. The Council interview team is recommending the following appointments with terms to
begin immediately:
• Michael Lynn to fill the vacancy on the Air Quality Advisory Board (term expires December
31, 2014),
• Steve Malers to fill the vacancy on the Water Board (term expires on December 31, 2012),
Lea Hanson to fill one vacancy on the Women's Commission (term expires on December 31,
2012), and
• Randi Nelson to fill one vacancy on the Women's Commission (term expires on December
31, 2012). "
Councilmember Roy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to adopt Resolution
2011-014.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson objected to the Water Board appointment and stated he would not support
the motion.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Hutchinson, Manvel, Poppaw, Roy and Troxell.
Nays: Ohlson.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Adjournment
Councilmember Manvel made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Roy, to adjourn to February
22, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember Troxell asked why the adjourned meeting is being proposed. City Attorney Roy
replied the upcoming regular meetings have full agendas and the proposed item for the February 22
meeting is likely to take a fair amount of time.
Councilmember Troxell expressed concern the medical marijuana issue is currently being discussed
on a state level and asked if it is appropriate for it to be considered by Council at this time. City
Attorney Roy replied it is important for the item to be considered by the current Council as it is this
Council that has established certain policy parameters within which this Code has been drafted.
Additionally, staff does not believe potential changes at the state level will dramatically change the
proposed local regulations. There is a provision in the state law regarding moratoria put in place
prior to December 2010, can be kept in existence until state regulations are issued.
Councilmember Troxell expressed concern about the perceived rush of the item. He stated no new
information has come before Council since the last time the item was heard. He asked about staff
recommendations in terms of the grandfathering issue.
Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson stated the item was placed on an adjourned meeting agenda in order to not
have items considered at a late time at a regular meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
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