HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/18/1995-Regular' July 18, 1995
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, July 18, 1995,
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: Apt, Azari, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and
Wanner. Councilmember Absent: Smith.
Staff Members Present: Jones, Krajicek, Roy.
Citizen Participation
Mayor Azari congratulated and presented plaques to the following retiring Board and
Commission members who have served at least eight years on a board:
- Tim Johnson, Natural Resources Advisory Board
- Dave Stewart, Water Board
Neil Grigg, Water Board
Dennis Sumner, Retirement Committee
- Stacy Poncelow, Liquor/Massage Licensing Authority
She recognized two additional retiring Boardmembers who were unable to attend this meeting:
Jane Nevrivy of the Cultural Resources Board and Michael Dahl of the Personnel Board.
Mike Nicely, 300 E. Harmony Rd., expressed thanks to Tom Shoemaker, Housing Authority
Executive Director Rochelle Stephens, City staffinembers Ken Waido, Dickson Robin, and
Neighbor to Neighbor Executive Director Rusty Collins for their assistance in the efforts to
relocate Pioneer Mobile Home Park residents. He stated approximately 10% of the Park
residents have solved their relocation problem and added only 208 days were left to relocate the
remaining 90%.
Larry Johnston, read a recent "Soapbox" article he had written related to the Timberline
Extension. He spoke of the misinformation circulating in the community and urged citizens to
contact City staff for clarification. He urged Council to give staff direction to purchase the
rights -of -way for the project.
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Lavita Groves, 1001 Robertson, expressed concern about a large liquid oxygen tank located ,
across the street from her apartment complex. She spoke of noise problems and stated the tank
is unsightly and belongs in an industrial park. She asked what recourse was available to her.
Jeff Bridges, 725 Mathews, expressed concern about the City's infill street lighting policy and
procedures. He spoke of the difficulties in obtaining the signatures of absent property owners
in order to meet the City's 100% consent requirement. He asked for a waiver process to prevent
delays in submitting requests for additional lighting.
Al Bacilli, 520 Galaxy Ct., questioned why Council has hired a City Manager from outside
Colorado.
Citizen Participation Follow-Un
Councilmember Kneeland thanked Mike Nicely for recognizing the people who have been
helping in the Pioneer Mobil Home Park relocation. She thanked him for his part in helping to
resolve the issue.
Councilmember Janett stated she had inquired about the problem described by Ms. Groves and
was told the oxygen tank meets the rules that regulate it. She asked staff to see if there is a
creative way to respond to the problem. She asked staff to refer the street light problem '
described by Mr. Bridges to the appropriate board or commission as a safety issue.
Councilmember McCluskey complimented Mike Nicely for his participation in getting the
Pioneer Mobile Home Park residents together to improve their neighborhood.
Councilmember Apt stated Council has asked for information on Timberline Extension project
costs and on the availability of funds and is trying to decide whether the project should go back
to the voters.
Mayor Azari complimented Interim City Manager Jones on the fine way she has managed the
City since Steve Burkett resigned last October. She pointed out that Ms. Jones decided not to
continue with the competition for the City Manager's position but will be assisting with the
transition.
Agenda Review
Interim City Manager Jones stated Item No. 12, Items Relating to the Rezoning of Two Parcels
of Land in the Harmony Corridor Known as the Harmony Office Park Partnership and the
Gallenstein Property, have been withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
Item No. 31, Resolution 95-103 Making Appointments to the City Plan Advisory Committee, has
been revised to include the names and to include language relating to attendance requirements. t
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Item No. 38, First Reading of Ordinance No. 102, 1995, Authorizing a Rebate of Fees
Associated with the Construction and Development of a New Building for Advanced Energy
Industries, Inc., has been revised.
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This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the
important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar.
Anyone may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and
considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar by the Public will be
considered separately under Agenda Item #34, Public Pulled Consent Items.
7. Consider approval of the minutes of the regular meetings of March 21 and April 18, the
adjourned meeting of March 28 and the organizational meeting of April 11.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 82, 1995. Amending Section 5-27 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Regarding Accessible Dwelling Unit Requirements
Ordinance No. 82, 1995, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 20, revises
an earlier amendment to the Model Building Code adopted in March 1994. This new standard
' specifies that 50% of the required accessible dwelling units in any new multiple -family
housing project, rather than all new accessible units, as is now is the case, must have the same
proportional mix of bedroom configurations as the non -accessible units have. It further
clarifies which features are to be considered as truly "functional" and not simply the aesthetic
or decorative amenities available in a particular project.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 83, 1995. Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Street
Oversizing Fund for Street Oversizing Reimbursements.
Projected expenditures for the Street Oversizing Fund will exceed the $1.2 million budgeted
for 1995. The City is presently in a cycle of growth and the street network is expanding
accordingly to meet the impact. It is estimated that an additional appropriation of $1,740,000
will be needed for the Fund's obligation to approved P.U.D.'s currently under or scheduled for
construction. Ordinance No. 83, 1995, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
June 20, 1995, appropriates prior year reserves in the Street Oversizing Fund.
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Ordinance No. 84, 1995, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 10, amends —
Section 2-596 of the City Code establishing the initial base salary of the City Manager.
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First Reading of Ordinance No. 85, 1995. Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Cultural
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Services & Facilities Fund to U12grade the Lincoln Center Box Office System,
Staff is requesting that Council appropriate $32,723 from the Cultural Services Fund. The
funds will be used for the following:
Box Office System
Server:
HP Net Server 5/66LC
$ 3,256
Additional 16MB Memory
$ 950
Additional 1 GB Disc
$ 700
Network Board
$ 190
CDROM
$ 275
4GB DAT backup tape
$ 1,010
14" Monitor
$ 260
Total Server Hardware $ 6,641
Software:
Novell Netware 10-user license
$ 1,500
PC Network Connection to Server
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10 BaseT Networth Hub: Box Off.
$ 2,500
IOBaseT Micro Hub for Admin.
$ 325
7 SMC16T Ethernet Cards
$ 700
Wiring for Box Office
$ 1,000
Wiring for Debbie/Evan
$ 500
Electrical: Box Office/Admin.
$ 250
Total $ 5,275
PC Workstations
Five 486/66 MHZ CPU @ $1750 ea. $ 8,750
16MB RAM, 300MB Hard Drive,
SVGA Monitor
Keyboard
DOS 6.2, Windows 3.11
Live Ticket Print Server
One 486/50 MHZ CPU $ 1,300
540 MB Hard Drive '
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Keyboard
Second Parallel Printer Port
DOS 6.2, Windows 3.11
Printers
Four Boca Printers @ $1800 ea. $ 7,200
One 24-pin Wide Carriage printer $ 750
Total $ 7,950
Modem
One 14.4 bps w/PC Anywhere $ 150
Contingency $ 1,157
Grand Total $32,723
12. Items Relating to the Rezoning of Two Parcels of Land in the Harmony Corridor Known as
the Harmony Office Park Partnership and the Gallenstein Prosy,
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 86, 1995, Amending the Zoning District
Map of the City of Fort Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain
Property Known as the Harmony Road/Fairway Estates Property (Gallenstein Parcel)
Rezoning.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 87, 1995, Amending the Zoning District
Map of the City of Fort Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain
Property Known as Harmony Office Park Partnership Rezoning.
The purpose of rezoning the two properties is to implement the findings of the Amended
Harmony Corridor Plan, adopted by City Council on January 3, 1995 (Ordinance No. 187,
1994).
The existing zoning on the two properties is B-L, Limited Business. This Zone District allows
specific land uses as prescribed in the Zoning Code w' h u the condition that development
occur as a Planned Unit Development in accordance with the Land Development Guidance
System.
The proposed zoning is B-P, Planned Business, with the condition that development occur as
a Planned Unit Development in accordance with the L.D.G.S. The purpose of adding the
' P.U.D. condition is to require that the development be subject to the land use designation of
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the Amended Harmony Corridor Plan - 'Basic Industrial and Non Retail Employment Activity
Center."
The change from B-L, Limited Business to B-P, Planned Business with P.U.D. condition
brings the new underlying zoning into compliance with Amended Harmony Corridor Plan
adopted as an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 88. 1995- Amending Chapter 2. Division 3 of the Code
Pertaining to the Appeals Procedure.
The Ordinance would make the following changes to the City Code procedure pertaining to
the handling of appeals:
• The filing of an appeal would "stay" the taking of any action in reliance upon the decision
of the board or commission until all appeal rights have been exhausted.
• Councilmembers who file an appeal would be required to identify the issues to be
addressed at the hearing on appeal.
• In the case of an appeal filed by multiple appellants, one such appellant would be
identified for the purpose of receiving any notice from the City pertaining to a defect in '
the notice of appeal.
• When appellants are required to file an amended notice of appeal because the original
notice of appeal was defective, they would be allowed a minimum of seven (7) calendar
days within which to do so.
• The hearing on an appeal will be scheduled no less than thirty (30) days and no more than
sixty (60) days after the filing of the original notice of appeal.
• New evidence would be permissible at the hearing on appeal in response to Council
questions.
• Councilmembers would be permitted to identify additional issues not stated in the notice
of appeal, so long as such additional issues were identified no less than ten (10) calendar
days prior to the hearing.
• It would be possible for Council to remand a matter for a rehearing if it believed that
there was a need for the board or commission to receive additional information with
regard to any issue raised on the appeal.
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14. First Reading of Ordinance No 89 1995 Amending Sections 2-353 29=513 and 29-514
Regarding Anneals,
The City Council, by Ordinance No. 88, 1995, has amended the appeals section of the Code
to ensure that there is a "stay" of the effectiveness of the lower board's decisions during the
time allowed for the filing of a notice of appeal and, if a notice of appeal is filed, pending
resolution of the appeal. For the sake of consistency, it is recommended that the following
ordinance be adopted by the Council amending Sec. 2-353(4) of the Code to clarify that the
Planning and Zoning Board's ability to take final action on planning items is subject to the
appeal procedure of the Code.
Another reason for the change is that this section of the Code presently states that the board
can take final action provided that the City Council by a majority vote of a quorum has the
power to review such decisions. This is not entirely accurate. The City Council does not need
a majority vote of a quorum of its members in order to review a Planning and Zoning Board
decision. It can review a decision upon the filing of a notice of appeal by a single
Councilmember (or another party -in -interest). A majority of the Council is required only to
overturn or modify a decision of the Board.
Another change that is included provides for a "stay" upon the taking of any action in reliance
' upon appealable administrative decisions until all appeal rights have been exhausted.
Also, Sections 29-513 and 29-514 need to be amended to ensure that the staff is not required
to publish notice of an approval of a site specific development plan until staff is certain that
an appeal cannot be filed or, if filed, the outcome of that appeal is known. Likewise, in Sec.
29-514, clarification is made that a site specific development plan is not approved until the
issue of filing or pendency of an appeal is known and the outcome is certain.
15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 90. 1995 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue of $9 069 for
a Library Video Presentation.
The "Library Video Presentation" grant idea was suggested by citizen Myrtle Hausrath and
written by Library Board Chair Anne Ostrye-Macdonald. A short 10-12 minute innovative
video will be developed to promote the public library's services and programs, describe
qualities of an excellent public library, and provide information about services and collections
for populations with special needs. The video will be used to create and enhance awareness
of the public library as a lifelong informational, educational and recreational resource in the
community. It will also accompany presentations to service and community groups for
fundraising purposes and will be used as a tool to evaluate and improve present services.
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16. First Reading of Ordinance No 91 1995 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue of $35 000 '
for the Librap%s Adult Literacy Services,
The Library's Literacy Services Program will work with the Larimer County Adult Literacy
Network (all adult literacy direct service agencies) by providing: teaching materials, space for
tutoring, tutor training, referrals, literacy awareness events, a newsletter and operational
support to the Network.
The Literacy Services Program will enable the Fort Collins Public Library to continue to be
actively involved with the marginally literate adult learners of the community by providing
a special collection of teaching/leaming materials, space to learn new skills and in-depth
orientation to the library. Program staff will also provide workshops for library personnel,
friends of the library and community organizations to enable them to better serve the
marginally literate adult learners and their tutors.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 92, 1995 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue of $12,892
for r•iic Library Services,
The Library has received a grant of $12,892 to help improve library services to the Hispanic
community. The "Bienvenidos a Todos de la Comunidad" grant allows Library staff to meet
the information needs of the underserved Hispanic community. The funds will add 275 books, I
40 videos, 40 audiotapes, an encyclopedia set, 3 magazines, and 2 weekly newspapers to
enrich the Library collection.
Appropriating this grant money will jumpstart the collection, which has been slow to build due
to the high customer demands for more books throughout the collection. Four adult
community and twelve children's programs will be presented to introduce new customers to
the Library. These programs will be offered in Spanish or will be bilingual and will reach out
to both adults and children.
This past year the Library's Multicultural Committee has taken significant strides to make the
Library more welcoming for all people. Receiving this competitive grant is a vote of
confidence by our peers.
The grant will begin with City Council approval and will be executed by June, 1996.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 93, 1995, Designating 136 Laporte Avenue as a Local
Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
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B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 94, 1995, Designating 613 South College Avenue as a
Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 1995, Designating 425 East Elizabeth Street as
Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1995, Designating 725 Mathews Street as a Local
Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
E. First Reading of Ordinance No. 97, 1995, Designating 518 Peterson Street as a Local
Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
F. First Reading of Ordinance No. 98, 1995, Designating 628 West Mountain Avenue as
a Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
Buchanan
This is a request to vacate the right-of-way for a stub street at the west end of Brittany Knolls
P.U.D. Filing No. 2. At the time Brittany Knolls Filing No. 2 was platted, Buchanan Street
was planned to extend to the west to intersect Portner Road. Since that time, the City has
purchased the property to the west for natural area and therefore Buchanan Street will no
longer extend to the west and the street stub provided can be removed and the right-of-way
can be vacated. The property owners adjacent to the street stub report no objections to the
removal of the street stub and vacation of the right-of-way. The property owners of Lots 29
and 30 have executed a private access easement for Lot 29 in order to construct a driveway
from the existing house out to Buchanan Street. In addition, the South Fort Collins Sanitation
District is being granted a utility easement for an existing manhole.
20. First Reading of Ordinance No. 100, 1995 Vacating the Street Right -of -Way for Daemian
Drive as Platted with the Indian Hills Village P.U.D.
The Owner of the Indian Hills Village P.U.D. has requested that the City vacate right-of-way
for Daemian Drive dedicated with the P.U.D. plat. Since the time the original plat was
recorded, the Owner has received approval for a replat of the P.U.D. which includes the area
originally dedicated as right-of-way for Daemian Drive. Before the replat can be recorded,
it is necessary to vacate the right-of-way for Daemian Drive. The street has not been
constructed and, due to the replat, it is no longer necessary to retain the right-of-way. All
utility agencies and the Poudre Fire Authority have been notified of the right-of-way vacation
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21. First Reading of Ordinance No 101 1995 Vacating Portions of Street Right -of -Way for West
Street Between Vine Drive and Arthur Ditch and Retaining a Portion of the Same for Utility
Easement ment Purposes.
It has been brought to the City's attention that the house at the southwest comer of Vine Drive
and West Street (1037 West Vine Drive) is encroaching into the public right-of-way for West
Street. The owner of the home has requested that the City vacate the platted street right-of-
way from beneath the house to eliminate the encroachment.
The partnership with Huntington Hills will require the City to fund certain items to complete
the lake development. These funds are available in the Conservation Trust Fund from project
savings in the Trails Acquisition, Development, and Repair Account. This account will have
a reserve of $1,019,462 after the $200,000 is moved to a new "Fossil Creek Park
Development" account.
23. Resolution 95 94 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Two Year Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Poudre R-I School District to Lease a Portion of the Old Fort Collins
High School for Use as a Youth Recreation Center. '
The City proposed to the School District in January of this year that a portion of the Old Fort
Collins High School be leased to the City for use as a youth recreation center. Recreation
Division staff has been working with District personnel to finalize terms for a two-year lease
of the space. Adoption of Resolution 95-94-authorizes the City Manager to enter into an
intergovernmental agreement with the District for this lease.
24. • .n 95-95. Finding SubstantialCompliance
the Robert Shields Second Annexation.
The applicant, Cityscape Urban Design, on behalf of the property owners, Mr. Robert W.
Shields, Mrs. Wendy L. Shields and Ms. Ilene E. Shields, has submitted a written petition
requesting annexation of approximately 6.07 acres located east of County Road #9, and north
of Hewlett-Packard.
The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. According to policies and
agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT COLLINS URBAN
GROWTH AREA, the City will consider the annexation of property in the U.G.A. when the
property is eligible for annexation according to state law. The property gains the required one -
sixth contiguity to existing city limits from a common boundary with Robert Shields First '
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Annexation and the Strachan Annexation both located along the east property line. In
addition, contiguity is gained on the north with the Wild West Annexation.
Development ■Oul_" Program Funds,
In May of 1994, the City of Fort Collins received designation as a Participating Jurisdiction
in the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Program. The intent of the HOME
Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing in the
community, to strengthen the ability of local government to provide housing, and to expand
the capacity of nonprofit community -based housing development organizations to provide
affordable housing. On March 21,1995, City Council passed Resolution 95-40 which adopted
processes/procedures to implement the HOME program. These included the requirement that
every application be reviewed by the CDBG Commission (the review board for HOME) for
recommendation for funding and that all applications then be reviewed by City Council for
final decision on funding. It is the recommendation of both the Affordable Housing Board
(from its meeting on May 4, 1995) and the CDBG Commission (at its meeting on June 8,
1995) that the Resolution be amended to allow applications from citizens for the down
payment and closing cost assistance (not to exceed $5,000 per household) be reviewed and
approved by staff only.
' 26. Resolution 95-97 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Grant Agreement with the United States
Federal Aviation Administration to Rehabilitate a Portion of Runway 15/33 and Widen a
Section of Taxiway "A-L'
During runway inspections in December, 1994, the airport staff discovered dangerous
deterioration of runway 15/33 pavements. Tests were conducted to determine the extent of
the damage and to develop a repair strategy for the runway. Airport engineers and airport staff
decided that the center section of the runway should be milled away and replaced with an
asphalt overlay. This project does not increase the runway's predeterioration strength and/or
width. Staff and engineers also ascertained that the width of taxiway "A -I," in the turn, was
too narrow to safely accommodate the corporate aircraft turning onto runway 33. This project
will widen the taxiway by 15 feet in the turn so that aircraft wheels will remain on the
pavement through the entire turn.
The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) is a fee, regulated by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), which is collected from enplaning airline passengers to assist airports
in funding airport improvement projects. In February, 1993, the Councils of Fort Collins and
' Loveland passed an Ordinance (in Fort Collins: Ordinance No. 16, 1993) establishing a $3 per
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enplaned Passenger Facility Charge for the Fort Collins -Loveland Municipal Airport (99% of ,
all PFC approved airports collect a $3 fee). After the Councils approved the PFC Ordinance,
an application for the implementation of a PFC collection program was submitted and
approved by the FAA.
This resolution denotes those projects currently recommended for the Fort Collins -Loveland
Municipal Airport. With the exception of the Passenger Lift Device needed to assist
physically challenged passengers in boarding the shuttle aircraft, all of the projects contained
in this current resolution were approved by Councils in the 1994 Airport Operating and
Development Policy, and are included in the 20-year Airport Capital Improvement Program
presented along with the policy.
The Resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into one or more intergovernmental research
agreements with member owners of Platte River Power Authority. The purpose of the
research is to help anticipate the potential impacts of deregulation and local competition in the
electric utility industry. The study will specifically review the potential benefits, losses and/or
obstacles associated with possible consolidation of some or all of the operations and energy '
services between the four member communities and/or Platte River Power Authority.
29. Resolution 95 101 Amending the City of Fort Collins General Employees Retirement Plan
The General Employees Retirement Plan ("GERP"or "the Plan") is the largest of several
retirement plans offered by the City of Fort Collins. As of the most recent actuarial report,
January 1, 1995, the GERP had 748 active members, 93 retired members, 126 inactive
members with vested benefits, and 9 beneficiaries, for a total of 965 individuals.
In December of 1993, the Retirement Committee of the GERP recommended a change to the
Plan to extend the death benefit. Previously, only beneficiaries of members of the Plan
attaining the age of 55 were eligible to receive a death benefit. After the 1993 amendment was
in effect, the Committee discovered that the wording of the amendment could cause
disproportionate benefits to be paid. In effect, some beneficiaries could receive more benefit
than a deceased member had earned. Based on this information, the Committee
recommended revisions to the wording. Subsequent to the revisions, the Committee selected
a new actuarial firm to provide advice regarding the Plan. The new firm, Watson Wyatt
Worldwide, has advised the City that the death benefit wording should be further clarified to
remove any potential ambiguity. The revisions proposed in Resolution 95-101 clarify the
death benefit provisions of the Plan. The intent of the Retirement Committee is to provide as
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equitable a death benefit as possible, regardless of marital status or age of surviving spouse
or beneficiary.
CO. Resolution 95-102 Adopting the Recommendation of the Cultural Resources Board Regardirig
Fort Fund Disbursements.
This Resolution makes disbursements from funds in the City's Cultural Development and
Programming Account that were recommended by the Cultural Resources Board at its regular
meeting of June 28, 1995.
31. Resolution 95-103 Making Appointments to the City Plan Advisory Committee,
The City Council has sought interested, qualified volunteers to serve on a citizen's Advisory
Committee for the City Plan process. The Committee will assume a major role in updating
the comprehensive plan known as City Plan. The 21-member Committee will serve for
approximately 18 months and will provide guidance and advice to City Staff and the
Consultants and in addition will participate in various citizen outreach activities in regard to
City Plan. The Committee will meet for the first time during the week of July 23.
Applications were solicited for a two week period. Written notices were mailed to
' approximately 500 residents, three paid advertisements were published in the Coloradoan, and
several hundred more notices and applications were made available at the Library, Lincoln
Center, EPIC and various City offices.
Council received copies of the applications and a Council team is in the process of selecting
appointees. This Resolution makes 21 appointments to the Citizen's Advisory Committee.
32. Resolution 95-105 Making Appointments to the Housing Authority and the Youth Advisory
Board,
A Community Advisor vacancy on the Housing Authority was inadvertently omitted from the
Boards and Commissions Resolution adopted by Council on June 20, 1995. Councilmembers
Wanner and Azari are recommending Kim Boutelier be appointed to fill the vacant term
which expires July 1, 1999.
Two vacancies also exist on the Youth Advisory Board due to the resignations of Mathew
Alvarez and Reagan Hogerty (the latter being a Team Fort Collins appointee.) After
reviewing the applications on file, Councilmembers Smith and Kneeland are recommending
Etirsa Gomez be appointed to fill the term being vacated by Mathew Alvarez which expires
July 1, 1997. Team Fort Collins is recommending Nathan Dexter be appointed to fill the
vacant term, which expires July 1, 1997, created by Reagan Hogerty's resignation.
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33.. Routine Deeds and Easements.
A. Power line easement from Betty J. Alexander and Ann A. Alexander, 1312 Birch, needed
to install electric vaults to underground existing overhead electric system. Monetary
consideration: $64.
B. Power line easement from Todd D. Murray and Paula S. Murray, 1505 W. Mountain,
needed to underground existing overhead electric services. Monetary consideration:
$10.
C. Power line easement from Terrence D. Hunt and Terrance D. Hunt, 604 Miller Drive,
needed to install electric vault to underground existing overhead electric system.
Monetary consideration: $80.
D. Power line easement from Michael J. Keating and Joel K. Backer, 732 Bluebell, needed
to install oval vault to underground existing overhead electric system. Monetary
consideration: $96.
Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 82, 1995. Amendin2 Section 5-27 of the Code of the City
of •CollinsRegarding 1 Requirements,
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 83. 1995. Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Street
Oversizing Fund for Street Oversizing Reimbursements,
10. Second Readina of Ordinance No. 84, 1995, Amendin2 Section 2-596 of the Code and Fixin
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Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 86, 1995, Amending the Zoning District
Map of the City of Fort Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain
Property Known as the Harmony Road/Fairway Estates Property (Gallenstein Parcel)
Rezoning.
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B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 87, 1995, Amending the Zoning District
Map of the City of Fort Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain
Property Known as Harmony Office Park Partnership Rezoning.
1.3. First Reading of Ordinance No. 88, 1995, Amending Chapter 2. Division 3 of the Code
Pertaining • the Appeals Procedure.
14. First Readin2 of Ordinance No. 89. 1995. Amending Sections 2-353. 29-513 and 29-514
Regarding Appeals,
15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 90, 1995 Appropriating Unanticil2ated Revenue of $9,069 to
a LibrajZ� Video Presentation.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 91. 1995 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue of $35-000
for the Library's Adult Literacy Services.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 92, 1995 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue of $12,892
for Hispanic Library Services.
18. Items Relating to Local Landmark Designations,
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 93, 1995, Designating 136 Laporte Avenue as a Local
Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 94, 1995, Designating 613 South College Avenue as a
Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 1995, Designating 425 East Elizabeth Street as a
Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1995, Designating 725 Mathews Street as a Local
Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
E. First Reading of Ordinance No. 97, 1995, Designating 518 Peterson Street as a Local
Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
F. First Reading of Ordinance No. 98, 1995, Designating 628 West Mountain Avenue as
a Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
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Councilmember McCluskey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to adopt and
approve all items on the Consent Calendar. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Apt,
Azari, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
Director of Advanced Planning Joe Frank gave an update on the status of City Plan, an update of the
City's Comprehensive Plan which guides the physical development of the community.
Councilmember Reports I
Councilmember Apt reported on the Growth Management Committee discussion of City Plan. He
spoke of Alan Krcmarik's memo on the Cost of Services Study Update and called attention to Item
No. 28 on the Consent Agenda, Resolution 95-100 Authorizing an 1GA to Study the Opportunity to
Consolidate Services Between the Fort Collins Electric Utility and Other Platte River Power
Authority Municipal Utilities to Better Meet the Challenges of Potential Competition. He stated this
item will allow the electric utility to look at some innovative ways of delivering energy services in
the new environment of deregulation.
Councilmember Janett spoke of the Consent item related to lease of space from Poudre R-1 for a
youth center at the old Fort Collins High School. She spoke of neighborhood concerns about noise,
traffic, trash and parking. She noted that on Consent, 21 persons had been appointed to the City Plan
Advisory Committee. The Committee is made up of a mix of ages, professions, personal interests
and goals. She reminded that August 1 is National Night Out.
Councilmember Kneeland spoke of the Consent item authorizing a library grant relating to
improving Hispanic library services and a second grant relating to the production of a video
describing the different programs at the Library.
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Mayor Azari spoke of the NLC summer meeting in Atlanta. She stated a great deal of time was
spent on the policies the federal government will be considering with regard to debt reduction.
Resolution 95-106 Authorizing the City Manager to
Submit the Consolidated Plan to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Financial Impact
There is no direct financial impact of the Consolidated Plan; however, the Plan does provide the
City Council with guidance in allocating Federal grant program funds in the community.
Executive Summary
The City of Fort Collins Consolidated Plan was undertaken as requirement of the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to qualify for federal Community Development
Block Grant and HOME funds. While the Plan was drafted for this purpose, it reflects the goals and
objectives of the City's Affordable Housing Policy and the City Council's draft 1996 Policy Agenda
' for Economic Development. The Consolidated Plan is comprised of three sections: Housing and
Community Development Needs; Five Year Strategic Plan; and a One Year Action Plan. The
Housing & Community Development Needs analysis identified a number of needs in the City of
Fort Collins such as; the need for additional affordable rental and ownership housing units, the
need for homeownership assistance and emergency shelter and safehouse programs and shelter.
Based on the identification of needs, in Section II a five year strategic plan was formulated to
prioritize these needs and identify actions which could address them over the five year period. In
Section III a One Year Action Plan endeavors to identify activities to be undertaken in the upcoming
year which addresses the priority needs of the community as identified in the Plan. Upon adoption
of the Consolidated Plan by the City Council, HUD will receive the Plan for their review. The City
will be allocated the 1995 CDBG and HOME funding once the Plan is approved by HUD.
BACKGROUND:
The National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) requires that, in order to apply for federal funding
through the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) local governments must have
drafted and adopted a Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan replaces the Comprehensive
Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) as the City's affordable housing/community, development
document in accessing federal housing and community development programs. The Federal
programs currently administered by the City of Fort Collins include the Community Development
Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the HOME program. In order for the City to receive it's 1995
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federal funding entitlement for both programs, it is necessary, to submit the Consolidated Plan to
HUD prior to August 15, 1995.
Once the Consolidated Plan is approved by HUD, agencies such as TRAC, CARE, the Fort Collins
Housing Authority and other private sector and non-profit organizations can receive 1995 financial
assistance through the grant programs authorized by HUD. The Consolidated Plan identifies
community development and affordable housing need in the community, develops a Five Year
Strategic Plan to prioritize those needs, and implements a one year action plan to address those
needs using federal grant funding and other private and public resources.
Development of the 1995 Consolidated Plan started in February, 1995, when representatives and
individuals involved in affordable housing and human services met with City staff to identify the
following:
- the housing and community development needs of very low, low and moderate income
households;
- establish a series of priorities to address community needs;
- identify specific projects to address the priorities.
The 1995 Consolidated Plan is comprised of three sections: Housing & Community Development I
Needs, Five Year Strategic Plan, One Year Action Plan.
1. HOUSING &COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
The Housing & Community Development Needs section provides a detailed discussion of the housing
needs of low and moderate income residents and those requiring special needs in the community.
As required by HUD, special emphasis is placed on the needs of the Homeless. Identified needs are
supported by a variety of data sources including: 1990 Census Data, the previous 1993 CHAS
document and data directly from the housing and human service provider.
In summary these needs include:
(1) Affordable housing units for very low, low and moderate income renters.
(2) Ownership housing units for low and moderate income households.
(3) Home ownership assistance for low and moderate income households.
(4) Emergency shelter and safehouse programs and shelter.
(5) Transitional housing units.
(6) Housing units for those requiring special needs (i.e. mentally & physically disabled)
(7) Supportive Services
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(9) Neighborhood revitalization
(10) Infrastructure improvements
2. FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
The Five Year Strategic Plan provides a listing of objectives and strategies to address the needs
identified over the next five years. Some examples of priority objectives are as follows:
(1) To increase the supply of affordable rental housing in Fort Collins through new
construction and acquisition of existing units.
(2) To increase homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income households.
(3) To serve the homeless and assisting in breaking the cycle of homelessness through
expanding the capacity and services of the emergency shelters, and expanding
transitional housing and prevention programs.
(4) To improve the community through the enhancement of non -housing facilities, services _
and amenities, and through the promotion of economic development.
(5) To preserve and increase the assisted affordable housing stock and services for
persons with special needs.
3. ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN
' The One Year Action Plan lists the specific activities which address the priorities in the Five Year
Plan. Some examples of specific activities are as follows:
(1) Fort Collins Housing Authority will acquire an existing 24 unit apartment complex and
purchase additional land for the construction of a multi -unit affordable rental housing.
(2) CARE will acquire land for the construction of 48 new units of affordable rental
housing.
(3) Private sector developers propose construction of 116 affordable multi -unit rental
housing units.
(4) Catholic Community Services/Northern and New Bridges endeavor to enhance services
provided to the homeless.
(5) Project Self -Sufficiency will continue to assist individuals and families acquire the
necessary skills and means to live independently.
(6) The City HOME program will provide a Homebuyer's Assistance program for
qualifying low and moderate income first time homebuyers.
(7) Healthy Start Inc. (The Children's Clinic) will hire a half-time pediatrician to provide
health care to indigent children.
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A draft version of the 1995 Consolidated Plan became available for public review on June 8, 1995.
This initiated the formal 30 day public review and comment period required by HUD. One public
meeting and two public hearings were held to provide the opportunityfor public input into the plan.
The City's Community Development Block Grant Commission and Affordable Housing Board also
reviewed, commented, and endorsed adoption of the Plan. The Consolidated Plan was changed to
reflect comments and information received from the public review process. "
Dickson Robin, City Planner, gave a brief overview of the Consolidated Plan in terms of how it
relates to the City and to HUD. He stated the Plan is a HUD requirement for communities
participating in the federal grant programs administered by HUD. Adoption of the Plan is necessary
for the community to qualify for 1995 federal CDBG and HOME Program funding. He addressed
the objectives and the scope of the Plan.
Betty Maloney, 1309 City Park Ave., member of the Affordable Housing Task Force of Latimer
County, urged adoption of the Plan. She stated the Plan is concise, readable, informative, sets out
a program and contains a wealth of information to help those in the affordable housing field to
substantiate need.
Lou Stitzel, 521 E. Laurel, urged adoption of the Plan as a part of City Plan. '
Rochelle Stephens, Housing Authority Executive Director, expressed appreciation to City staff for
the thorough and comprehensive Consolidated Plan document. She urged adoption of the Plan.
Linda Coxson, CDBG Commission Chairperson, stated it is essential for federal funding that the
City adopt the Consolidated Plan. She stated the Commission recommends adoption of the Plan.
Terry Wall, CARE Housing, supported the Plan. He stated the information contained in the Plan is
very useful in long-range planning.
Mike Nicely, 300 E. Harmony Rd., stated Pioneer Mobile Home Park residents support the Plan and
recommend adoption by Council.
Councilmember McCloskey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wanner, to adopt
Resolution 95-106.
Councilmember McCluskey asked if, in light of this Plan, any changes will need to be made to the
criteria used by the CDBG Commission to evaluate proposals.
Robin replied that the criteria used by the CDBG Commission will stem from the Consolidated Plan.
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Councilmember Kneeland asked if the Plan addresses housing for non-traditional students.
Robin replied that the CSU student situation was dealt with on a cursory note in the Plan because
the federal funds were never allocated to build student housing as it is currently recognized.
Analysis of housing for non-traditional students would come in the follow-up to the Plan.
Councilmember Apt asked about the process for selecting the specific projects described on the one-
year action plan.
Robin responded that the CDBG Commission recommended about 90% of the projects with the
HOME program recommending the remaining 10%.
Mayor Azari asked if the Consolidated Plan will be a part of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Director of Advanced Planning Joe Frank replied the Consolidated Plan is not being specifically
adopted as an element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a requirement for
CDBG and HOME Program funding. He added that some of the policies in the Plan are relevant to
the City Plan effort and the suggestions and directions will be incorporated into the City Plan
process.
' The vote on Councilmember McCluskey's motion to adopt Resolution 95-106 was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 102,1995, Authorizing a Rebate of Fees
Associated with the Construction and Development of
a New Building for Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.,
Adopted on First Reading,
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Financial Imp
If Council approves the rebate of development fees associated with the expansion of Advanced
Energy (the fees will total approx. $135,000), the actual funding for the rebate will derive from the
tax revenues received over time from Advanced Energy. Staff analyzed the rebate request in the
context of the adopted program which specifies that the ratio of tax revenues anticipated over a 20-
year period must be at least twice the direct City costs for infrastructure construction and
maintenance over the same 20-year period. City staff estimate that annual-taxrevenues will Fe—
approx. $110,000 per year, with an estimated first -year collection of approx. $200,251. (Use tax
' on building construction will be approx. $39,000, and use tax on initial equipment purchases
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approx. $61,800.) Twice the estimated cost to the City over a 20-year period for infrastructure
construction and maintenance is approx. $150,000. Staff therefore expects the payback from tax
revenues to occur in less than I year from construction and occupancy.
Executive Summary
On August 1994, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 123, 1994 which amended Article VII Chapter
5 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins so as to permit the rebate of fees for the purpose of
economic development. Prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 123, 1994, City Council had
authorized a development fee waiver program for consideration on a case -by -case basis. The rebate
modification was suggested by staff in order to further protect the City by linking the payment of an
incentive to the performance of the company requesting the incentive.
The last incentive offered to a basic industrial company was an approximate $70,000 development
fee waiver extended to Summit Biotechnology in early 1993 in conjunction with the construction of
their new facility located at the Center for Advanced Technology. That waiver has since ben repaid
to the General Fundthrough the collection of tax revenues from Summit.
Advanced Energy's Project.
Advanced Energy currently occupies two buildings in the Prospect East Business Park. One is a I
26,000 square foot building at 1600 Prospect Parkway, the other, a 52,000 square foot building at
1625 Sharp Point Drive. The latter is one of the farmer Vipont buildings.
The Neenan Company is planning and constructing a 55,000 square for Advanced Energy just west
of the current facility at Sharp Point Drive. It is estimated that the building will cost approximately
$2.6 million. AE expects to spend approximately $2 million in equipment and furnishings for the
new facility.
Anticipated Revenues:
AE's existing facilities generate approximately $20,500 in real and personal property taxes to the
Cityeach year. The new facility which will be completed in 1996 will add approximately $10,000
in annual real and personal property tax revenues.
With the new construction, the 1996 tax payment is estimated to be over $200,000 ($39, 000 sales/use
tax from building permit, $61,800 sales/use tax on new equipment, real property taxes first year
$11,098, personal property taxes -first year $13, 353, and use taxes of $75,000). Average estimated
annual tax receipts will be approximately $110,000, and, over a twenty-year period, total taxes
derived from real, personal property and sales/use taxes are estimated to be approximately $2.8
million.
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AE's project will be located in the Prospect East Business Park just south of Prospect Road and west
of Timberline Road. Since this is a developed business park, no new infrastructure costs are
expected to be incurred by the City as a result of this project. Additionally, no new development
projects are planned for that area which would require developer upgrades of existing
infrastructure.
Using a high -end estimate of street maintenance costs, the annual projected costs would be
approximately $2,400. Over a twenty-year period (assuming a 4% inflation factor) the street
maintenance costs attributable to AE are estimated at approximately $75, 000. The adopted Rebate
Program requires that revenues exceed costs by at least a 2 to 1 margin. In this case, if we assume
that revenues over a twenty-year period will be approximately $2.8 million and discount at 7%,
revenues over the twenty-year time period should be approximately $1.44 million. With costs
doubled over the twenty-year time period ($150,000) and discounted at the same 7%, the revenue
to cost ratio is 20:1.
Using these assumptions, the rebate, if approved, will be offset within one-year following
construction and occupancy.
' Company profile: In reviewing the City criteria and information provided by AE, several aspects
of the company make them an attractive local employer. AE has been a presence since the
company's inception 14 years ago. INC. Magazine has rated AE as one of the fastest growing
companies in the nation, and the principals, Doug Schatz and Brent Bachman are often cited among
the leading entrepreneurs of the industry. AE's customer base includes firms such as HP, Kodak,
Seimans, Hitachi, IBM, Phillips, Fujitsu, GE, AT&T, Motorola, and Texas Instruments.
AE currently employs over 600 people (99% are full time employees) at a median total compensation
wage of $20.02 per hour (includes benefits) and expects to employ approximately 1500 by 1998-99
with hourly wages rising to $23.18 (median total comp). Approximately 10% of AE's lower skilled
employees earn in the range of $7.20 to $12.50 per hour (includes benefits). Hourly full-time
temporary employees (approximately 107 currently) earn $6.50 to $12.50 per hour (this is the wage
the employee receives, not the temporary agency).
Workforce development is a high priority at Advanced Energy. The company evaluates employee
skills and tailors their training programs to meet individual employee and corporate needs.
The company is a classic primary industry in that it exports 100% of its products outside of Fort
Collins (mainly outside the state and US). Additionally, AE spends approximately $10 million
annually on goods and services in Fort Collins, and roughly $15,000 to $20,000 each year on
charitable contributions in the community. Recipients of donations include Discovery Center
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Science Museum, PR-1, Larimer County Partners, CSU, UNC, Junior Achievement of Northern
Colorado, and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
Environmental Profile: AE is considered a non-polluting firm in that the extremely low levels of
waste products do not require local, state or EPA permitting. All potentially hazardous waste
materials are shipped out of Fort Collins for disposal/incineration at approved locations.
Work shifts at the company are staggered to reduce the traffic and idling associated with heavy
usage periods. Office and administrative personnel are encouraged to use flex time to take
advantage of car and van pooling, and bicycle commuting. Showers and individual lockers are
provided to encourage employees to consider alternative modes such as biking, walking, etc.
Approximately 5% of the AE workforce currently bikes to work.
Telecommuting is also encouraged since the company's use of electronic equipment facilitates
communication and interaction from remote locations. Of the 600 employees, approximately 300
are on the company's computer network and 2% of those employees telecommute as a function of
their jobs. An additional 12% of the 300 have total remote access and telecommute as often as
possible. AE estimates that approximately 4% of all company work hours are conducted through
telecommuting.
Summary: '
In conclusion, Advanced Energy exemplifies the commitment to excellence and community that is
so important in Fort Collins. While the concept of incentives may not be appealing, the idea of
helping to make a strong, local firm more competitive and more profitable in Fort Collins makes
sense. AE in all likelihood, would not leave Fort Collins if no incentive was offered, however, as
companies are encouraged to consider their locational options, it again makes sense to encourage
local expansions through the use -of modest, performance -based programs such as the Development
Fee Rebate Program.
An evaluation of both the criteria and financial impacts supports the staff recommendation to
approve a development fee rebate for Advanced Energy for an amount not to exceed $135,000."
Councilmember Kneeland withdrew from discussion and vote on this item because of a perceived
conflict of interest.
Interim Deputy City Manager Bruno made a brief staff presentation and stated staff believes that a
development fee rebate for Advanced Energy might just be the best example of a local policy that
can in a modest, responsible way, help to support the expansion of an important employer and
neighbor. He stated the Finance Committee endorsed the fee rebate at its July 12 meeting. He stated
representatives of Advanced Energy were present for questions.
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Councilmember Wanner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember McCluskey, to adopt
Ordinance No. 102, 1995, on First Reading.
Roland Mower, President of Fort Collins, Inc., stated the Board of Directors of Fort Collins, Inc.
supported the staff recommendation for the development fee rebate.
Brent Bachman, President of Advanced Energy Industries, complimented City staff for its efforts in
analyzing all the numbers and facts as they apply to the fee rebate program.
The vote on Councilmember Warner's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 102, 1995, was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Janett, McCluskey and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 95-107 Making Findings of Fact
Regarding the Appeal of the P&Z Approval of the
Marsee Residential PUD, and
Overturning the Decision of the Board Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
' "Executive Summary
On June 5, 1995, an appeal of the May 22, 1995 final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board
to approve the Marsee Residential P. U.D., Conversion of a Single -Family Residence to a Duplex
Residence, #14-95, was filed by Appellants R.W. and Arlene Anderson, et. gi.
On June 27, 1995, City Council voted to overturn the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board.
In order to complete the record regarding this appeal, the Council should adopt a Resolution
making findings of fact and finalizing its decision on the appeal.
BACKGROUND:
The appellants' notice of appeal was based on allegations that:
"The Planning and Zoning Board failed to properly interpret and apply relevant provisions of the
Code and Charter; "
"The Planning and Zoning Board failed to conduct a fair hearing in that the Board substantially
ignored its previously established rules of procedure; "
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"The Planning and Zoning Board failed to conduct a fair hearing in that the Board considered
evidence relevant to its findings which was substantially false or grossly. misleading."
At the June 27, 1995 hearing on this matter, Council considered the testimony of City staff, the
appellant, and those who opposed the appeal. At the conclusion of this hearing, Council determined
that.
The Board did not fail to properly conduct a fair hearing in that the Board did not
substantially ignore its previously established rules of procedure, nor did it consider
evidence relevant to its findings which was substantially false or grossly misleading.
2. The Board did fail to properly interpret and apply relevant provisions of the Code and
Charter. "
City Council determined to overturn the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board.
Councilmembers Azari, Kneeland and McCluskey withdrew from discussion and vote on this item
because they did not attend the June 27 appeal hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Janett chaired this portion
of the meeting.
Councilmember Wanner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Apt, to adopt Resolution 95- '
107. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Janett and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 95-104 Authorizing the Mayor or
City Councilmember's Appointment to the
Board of Directors of the Communities in Schools Initiative
Sponsored by Larimer County, Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summary
Several years ago Larimer County embarked on an exciting new initiative designed to make the
resources of the County available to residents through local community schools. The program, now
known as Communities in Schools, was established as a means to reduce and prevent school drop-
out behavior. The program strives to achieve this goal by redirecting the services of the County's
community -based agencies through the schools in a comprehensive strategy.
Resources include the services of the Departments of Health, Mental Health, Social Services, Youth
Services, and Employment & Training. Communities in Schools is currently partnering with both '
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the Poudre and Thompson Valley School Districts, and will be utilizing eight schools in Fort Collins
and. Loveland to pilot the program in the 1995-1996 school year.
The CIS board of directors has developed a strategic plan and the following goals in response to
a needs assessment that was recently completed:
♦ CIS participants currently functioning below grade level in academic areas at
the time of enrollment will show significant improvement prior to their exit
from the program.
♦ CIS intervention will decrease the number of youths suspended or expelled
from school.
♦ CIS participants will remain in school and successfully complete the program.
♦ CIS will help to reduce family conflicts.
♦ CIS intervention will decrease the number of youth involved in the juvenile
justice system.
Other actions will include:
Development of a CIS evaluation process to acquire outcome -based data on
students and families.
Development of a resource plan, including a human resource development
position focusing on grant writing and fundraising.
Development of a volunteer development plan.
The board of directors includes community leaders from both the public and private sectors. The
CIS board has requested that the Mayor or City Councilmember be appointed in order to represent
the City of Fort Collins in this county -wide effort. "
Interim Deputy City Manager Frank Bruno, made a brief presentation and noted the Communities
in Schools Board of Directors has formally asked for a City representative from the Council to serve
on the Board.
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Councilmember Janett made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to adopt Resolution
95-104 inserting the name of Alan Apt as the Council representative. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Janett, Kneeland, McCloskey and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Interim City Manager Jones provided additional information relating to the financial resources
available to complete the proposed Timberline Extension project. She stated the ability to fund the
entire project depends on a number of factors, many of which are not fully known at this time. It
is not known how much actual revenue will be realized from the sales tax revenues from the Choices
95 Program. It is not know how much the actual cost of the project will be. The cost will depend
on the design, alignment and mitigation factors for the project. She spoke of the original
construction schedule and stated staff is recommending that the issue not be placed on a November,
1995 special election ballot. She stated there will be another opportunity in November of 1996,
when much better information is available to frame the question.
Councilmember Janett commented that when the voters voted on the Timberline project, the cost
was estimated at $3M and current estimates are about $6M. She stated Councilmembers have a
fiduciary responsibility to monitor the costs of the project and to get input from the public on how I
they want to proceed with this project. She stressed the importance of getting the project out to the
public for review.
Councilmember Apt agreed that it is time to begin discussions with the community to determine the
community values regarding this project.
Councilmember Kneeland stated she supported the staff recommendation and urged that the focus
be on transportation needs in the community.
Councilmember McCluskey stated Council and staff will be monitoring the revenues available and
costs for the project while gathering input from the community on ways to improve the project.
Mayor Azari expressed concerns that the contextual history of the project will be presented to the
public. She stated this history is critically important to the public debate.
Councilmember Wanner asked for an update on the implementation of the North College Plan.
Councilmember Janett requested a resolution be scheduled for the August 1 agenda that would
support the purchase of a public radio license from CSU by Public Radio for the Front Range.
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Mayor Azari reported staff is close to having a plan ready for Council consideration relating to truck
traffic on Jefferson.
Adjournment
Councilmember Apt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Janett, to adjourn the meeting to
6:30 p.m. on July 25. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Janett,
Kneeland, McCluskey and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
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