HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-02/18/1992-RegularFebruary 18, 1992
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
February 18, 1992, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort
Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Councilmembers:
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur.
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Roy.
Citizen Participation
Daryl Knoblock, Vice President of the Poudre Valley Board of Education, expressed
his satisfaction with the cooperation between Council and School District
liaisons. He urged the continuation of the strong and positive staff
participation.
Joan Seaman, 613 Larkbunting, spoke of preemption concerns regarding Senate Bill
117 relating to hazardous waste management. She questioned the Colorado
Municipal League's (CML) position regarding Senate Bill 117 and asked about the
City's involvement with CML.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Councilmember Winokur recommended a joint worksession between the School Board
and Council in an effort to better understand the process and intent involved in
the negotiations.
Councilmember Fromme concurred with Ms. Seaman's concerns and stated she would
inquire what position CML would take regarding the local preemption portion of
Senate Bill.
Mayor Kirkpatrick clarified the Colorado Municipal League has taken a policy
position opposing burning of hazardous materials in cement kilns.
Agenda Review
City Manager Steve Burkett noted a minor change in Item #19, Hearing and First
Reading of Ordinance No. 22, 1992, Amending the General Form for Petitions for
Nomination for City Council Office, changing the wording from "Warning" to
"Notice", and requested Item #41, Resolution 92-37 Amending Resolution 76-70 and
Setting Forth the Intent to Continue Tax Levies within General Improvement
District No. 1 for the Purpose of Constructing New Improvements, be withdrawn and
postpone consideration until after the March 31 Work Session.
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Councilmember Horak requested that Item #16, Resolution 92-24 Authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County for the
Purpose of Providing Library Services to Residents of Larimer County, and Hearing
and First Reading of Ordinance No. 19, 1992, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
of $10,803 for the Library Outreach Program," be withdrawn from the Consent
Calendar.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 E. Harmony Road, request Item #13, Hearing and First Reading
of Ordinance No. 16, 1992, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves from Police Seizure
Activity, be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar.
Consent Calendar
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 will be considered separately under Agenda Item #29, Pulled
Consent Items.
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Consider approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 21.
One of the Choices 95 projects is the improvement of Shields Street from
Prospect to Laurel. In 1989, $20,000 was appropriated for this project
for conceptual design. The Choices 95 program proposes appropriations of
$361,000 and $967,000 in 1993 and 1994, respectively, for design, right-
of-way acquisition and construction of this project.
Staff is currently designing three other Choices 95 projects --the
Prospect/Shields Intersection, Prospect -Shields to Taft, and the
Prospect/Taft Intersection. Because these three projects represent a
continuous set of improvements, it is necessary to design all of them at
the same time.
It is difficult to design the Prospect/Shields Intersection without
looking further north to the most likely improvements along Shields from
Prospect to Laurel. Consequently, pursuing the design of the Shields from
Prospect to Laurel project at this time would allow greater efficiency in
the design process. The work on Prospect requires. extensive services from
an appraiser and right-of-way negotiator. Utilizing these consultants on
Shields at the same time they are working on Prospect would be an
efficient use of the consultants and could avoid delays in the ROW
acquisition process for the Shields -Prospect to Laurel project. I
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This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February
4, reduces the 1992 appropriation for the Prospect/College Intersection
project by $45,000 and increases the 1992 appropriation for Shields -
Prospect to Laurel project by the same amount.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No 8 1992 Appropriating Prior Year
Reserves.
Funds were appropriated in 1991 for specific purposes as described below,
but not spent. The unspent funds were added to the General Fund reserves
at the end of 1991. Appropriations were typically not spent because there
was not sufficient time to complete bidding in 1991, and thus there was no
known vendor or binding contract to encumber the funds for expenditure in
1992. This ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
February 4, reappropriates the 1991 funds for the same uses as were
originally approved by Council in 1991.
10.
Historical Structures.
The City of Fort Collins was awarded a grant from the Colorado Historical
' Society in the amount of $10,000 for survey and documentation of
approximately 125 historic buildings in the community. The survey and
inventory work will focus on targeted buildings and neighborhoods which
are considered significant and most threatened. This information will be
used in the Historic Resources Preservation Program. This Ordinance,
which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 4, appropriates
the $10,000 grant revenue:
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 10, 1992, Rezoning Certain Property Known
as the Pinecone PUD.
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This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February
4, rezones approximately 168.5 acres from the T-Transition zone to the B-
P, Planned Business zone (36.8 acres) and the R-P, Planned Residential
zone (131.7 acres) located east of Timberline Road and north of East
Horsetooth Road. The property is currently undeveloped.
APPLICANT: Timberline Partnership OWNER: Same
4875 Pearl East Circle
Suite #300
Boulder, CO 80301
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Fort Collins Police Services applied for project funding to the Colorado
Division of Criminal Justice for federal grant monies to fund salary for
one officer, equipment, and educational materials for D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse
Resistance Education) and has received notification of a grant award in
the amount of $12, 792. Poudre R-1 School District is providing funds in
the amount of $10,780 and T.E.A.M. Fort Collins is providing funds in the
amount of $15,000 for this project. Funds in the amount of $16,000 as
Fort Collins' portion of this request as well as the addition of another
officer and related expenses have already been appropriated in the
existing department budget.
The funding from these various sources, including the City's contribution,
provides two full-time equivalent police officers dedicated to D.A.R.E.
This package represents the funds for one of these officers.
STATE
FORT COLLINS PR-1
T.E.A.M. FT.
TOTAL
SHARE
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COLLINS
SHARE
$12,792
$16,000 $10,780
$15,000
$54,572
During calendar year 1991, Fort Collins Police Services has continued to
utilize existing state statutes to seize money and property used in
criminal activity. City Council receives annual reports on seizure
activity and expenditures of funds. By statute, monies allocated by the
court to the seizing agency shall not be considered a source of revenue to
meet normal operating needs. These monies are used, instead, to meet
expenses incurred by the agency in performing duties and meeting
obligations which have not been funded through the routine budget process.
These monies have been deposited in the General Fund and set aside in a
restricted reserve for police expenditure following appropriation. This
appropriation of $65,848.55 includes $39,895.20 in Prior Year Reserves
from seizure money on account through year end 1991 and the remaining
unexpended appropriation from 1991 for police seizures in the amount of
$25,953.35. Police Services will request awards made by the courts from
police seizures during 1992 be appropriated early in 1993.
This item is a bookkeeping action to allow operation of the current Clean
Air Colorado program.
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Each year, since 1989-90, the State has granted $30,000 to the City of
Fort Collins to be used for air quality education. This income must be
appropriated by Council before it is available for use locally.
Loans.
The expansion of the ZILCH funding in 1991 resulted in the separation of
funds used for energy conservation purposes (Light & Power Reserve) from
those used for residential air quality improvements (General Fund). Loan
repayments on air quality loans now accrue to the General Fund and must be
appropriated annually to retain the revolving loan fund. This action
appropriates loan receipts from 1991 and projected 1992 income for use in
making new air quality loans during 1992.
Items Relating to Library Services.
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This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the
City to continue to provide Larimer County
services and Library outreach services to
and other isolated persons. In exchange
during 1992, the County will pay to the
appropriates the outreach funds. General S
appropriated with the 1992 budget.
residents with general Library
erve the handicapped, elderly,
for providing these services
.ity $108,034. The Ordinance
arvice funds were projected and
This Ordinance contains several amendments to Section 3-55 of the City
Code. This Section sets forth the aggravating and mitigating factors that
the Fort Collins Liquor Licensing Authority can consider at a show cause
hearing in imposing a penalty for a violation of the Colorado Liquor or
Beer Code. Several of the proposed amendments simply clarify the language
of Section 3-55. However, the amendments to subsections (3) and (4) of
Section 3-55 are substantive in nature. The amendment to subsection (3)
has been made to state clearly that, as a general rule, the Authority can
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only consider prior violations at the licensed premises that were
committed by the licensee or the licensee's employees. The exception
established by the amendment to subsection (4) is intended to prevent
license holders from "cleansing" licenses of prior violations by
transferring them to new entities.
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One of the goals identified by Council is to "Enhance the environmental
quality of our community". As part of the Environmental Management Plan
formulated to achieve this goal, stormwater quality has been identified as
an action item. The proposed Code changes are in response to this
objective. Two specific areas are addressed. First, the Environmental
Protection Agency and the State of Colorado have promulgated regulations
which will soon require the City to have specific legal authority over
discharges to its stormwater systems. Second, discharges of treated
groundwater from leaking underground storage tank remediation sites are
currently entering the sanitary sewer system. In the opinion of staff, it
is more appropriate that these effluents be discharged to the stormwater
system. Water discharged from these treatment facilities is required to '
meet strict water quality standards, and will not be significantly
improved by the wastewater treatment process. Additionally, this water
uses valuable treatment capacity at the wastewater plant. Currently the
Code is vague in its ability to allow such discharges and potential
conflicts exist between various parts of the Code. The proposed changes
address local environmental protection, upcoming permit requirements, and
current contradictions and ambiguities in various sections of the Code.
In 1987, Council adopted an ordinance establishing the General Form for
Petitions for Nomination for City Council Office. The City Clerk has
since identified a need to make several changes to the General Form.
Because the General Form was established by ordinance, any significant
amendments must be made by an amending ordinance. The suggested changes
are in the wording of the circulator's and candidate's affidavits.
Specifically, the circulator's and candidate's affidavits have been
amended to clearly reflect that they are verified or sworn statements.
The verified statement of the circulator will now contain language to
affirm that petition signers stated to the circulator that they were
thatregistered
st statesctors. The affirmativelycandidate's
dtthathe affidavit
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now meets, all of
language ofthe
qualifications for office, including the residency and age requirements, '
and that the candidate will serve if elected.
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The easement being requested is located on land purchased by the City of
Fort Collins for the Greeley/Fort Collins Pump Station. US West plans to
bury a fiber optic telecommunications cable through the strip along the
northwesterly edge of the parcel parallel to County Road 52E. It has
agreed to use installation procedures required by the City Water
Utilities.
Compensation is based on the City's purchase price of the Pump Station
site. The project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 1992.
21.
The resolution would authorize the Mayor to enter into an
intergovernmental agreement with CSU for a study of background water
' quality in Horsetooth Reservoir. The study is necessary to assure that
the quality of the raw water treated for domestic use in maintained and to
provide information on manganese and algae in the Reservoir that may
impact water treatment processes.
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Water from Horsetooth Reservoir is a major component of the City's water
supply system. A number of factors, such as recreation use, algal growth,
wildlife, septic systems, and. storm runoff may affect the
microbiological and chemical characteristics of the water in Horsetooth
Reservoir. In conjunction with CSU, sites that may be impacted by
activities in and around the Reservoir have been identified for
monitoring. The purpose of the study is to identify water quality
conditions that may exist in the Reservoir so that strategies to prevent
pollution and/or to modify treatment processes may be developed if needed.
CSU has completed previous annual contracts for this work in a
professional and timely manner.
The primary purpose of this long term program is to provide the City with
river flow and water quality information for present and future operations
and planning needs. The program costs are shared equally between the
United States Geological Survey and the City.
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The goal of this program is to provide necessary baseline information for
cost-effective water quality and quantity management. Through this
contract, the USGS provides necessary flow and water quality data at seven
sites on the Cache La Poudre from near Cameron Pass through Fort Collins
to just above Timnath.
The Resolution would authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with CSU
to conduct fish and benthic biosurveys in the Poudre River during 1992.
The biosurveys are necessary to assess the impact of wastewater discharges
on aquatic life in the River.
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The resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute an application for
the renewal of Temporary Use Permits with the Northern Colorado Water
Conservancy District for the continued use by the City of seven hundred
thirty (730) acre-foot units of Colorado -Big Thompson (CBT) water. The
District requires that Temporary Use Permits be renewed each year. Since '
transfers of water using permanent contracts take longer and are more
complicated, they are initially made using the Temporary Use Permits.
Every few years, all CBT water owned and used under a Temporary Use Permit
is converted to use under a permanent contract.
In 1983 the City granted Colorado State University a revocable permit
allowing the University the right to install conduits for the University's
telephone system in several City streets. The conduits allowed the
University to serve facilities such as married student housing, the
Foothills Campus, and the University Services Center. Under that permit,
the University installed conduit in West Plum Street from Shields Street
west to the Larimer County Canal #2.
Service to the administrative center for the Housing Division requires
conduit in West Plum Street from the Larimer County Canal #2 west
approximately 900 feet. The installation of this conduit was not covered
by the revocable permit granted in 1983, so a new permit is required.
This resolution constitutes the revocable permit which will allow the '
University's telephone system to be occupy this portion of West Plum
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Street similar to other
construction, operation
accordance with existing
utilities' systems. The
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permit guarantees the
conduit will be in
specifications.
Care -A -Van, Inc., provides transportation services to disabled and elderly
persons, including the operation of the SAINT Program. This service
complements the City Transfort system. This contract provides support
funding in the amount of $160,500. Of the total contribution, $10,500
will be paid from the General Fund and $150,000 is federal operating grant
funds the City has allocated for this type of service within the urbanized
area of Fort Collins.
In 1992, the City will receive paratransit services to senior and disabled
citizens throughout the urbanized area, Monday through Saturday from 6:30
am to 6:30 pm. This service is established with a response time goal of
24 hours or less. These citizens also receive SAINT program services from
9:00 am to 9:00 pm seven days a week. SAINT is a volunteer transportation
service operated by Care -A -Van, Inc.
27. Resolution 92-31 Renaming Lame Beaver Court. Located in Quail Hollow
Subdivision, Fifth Filing, to Beaver Court.
In response to a request from Dan Jensen, applicant and developer of the
Quail Hollow Subdivision, staff is processing a street name change for
Lame Beaver Court located in Quail Hollow 5th Filing Subdivision. Quail
Hollow Subdivision is located south of Drake Road and east of Overland
Trail. Mr. Jensen is the sole owner of the six platted lots fronting on
Lame Beaver Court. He is requesting that the street name be changed to
Beaver Court. The street name change is being requested in response to
repeated requests, from potential buyers of the six lots with addresses on
the subject street, for a different street name. The houses under
construction on Lame Beaver Court are owned by Mr. Jensen. Staff has
circulated this request to all utility and emergency service agencies and
there have been no problems reported with the proposed change. If the
resolution is approved, staff will contact the necessary City departments
and agencies and inform them of the street name change, so that sign
changes may be made. The costs for making new signs will be charged to
the applicant, Dan Jensen, who is requesting the street name change.
28. Routine Deeds and Easements.
Land acquisition from Viola M. Kincaid, vacant lot on Stuart, needed
for the Stover/Stuart Channelization Project. Monetary
consideration: $16,000.
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Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
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Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
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Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 15, 1992, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue of $38 572 from the Colorado Division of Criminal
Justice, Poudre R-1 and T.E.A.M. Fort Collins for Fort Collins Police '
Services' Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Protect.
16. Items Relating to Library Services.
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Items Related to the Pickett Second Annexation and Zoning
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Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 16, 1992,
Appropriating Prior Year
Reserves from Police Seizure Activity. Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During calendar year 1991, Fort Collins Police Services has continued to utilize
existing state statutes to seize money and property used in criminal activity.
City Council receives annual reports on seizure activity and expenditures of
funds. By statute, monies allocated by the court to the seizing agency shall not
be considered a source of revenue to meet normal operating needs. These monies
are used, instead, to meet expenses incurred by the agency in performing duties
and meeting obligations which have not been funded through the routine budget
process.
These monies have been deposited in the General Fund and set aside in a
restricted reserve for police expenditure following appropriation. This
appropriation of $65,848.55 includes $39,895.20 in Prior Year Reserves from
seizure money on account through year end 1991 and the remaining unexpended
appropriation from 1991 for police seizures in the amount of $25,953.35. Police
Services wiII request awards made by the courts from police seizures during 1992
be appropriated early in 1993."
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, to adopt
Ordinance No. 16, 1992 on First Reading.
Councilmember Fromme questioned if money from the Police Seizure Activity Fund
could be used to fund part of the DARE program.
Division Commander Dave Feldman stated the DARE Program was considered to be a
normal budgeted program therefore money awarded through the court could not be
used for normal operating expenses. He reported the annual seizure report had
been prepared and distributed.
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Bruce Lockhart, 2500 E. Harmony Road, spoke of due process concerns and opposed
the appropriation of funds stating he believed it was unconstitutional.
Feldman clarified the money is not appropriated until the Court determination is
final.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Relating to
Library Services, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Resolution 92-24 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental
Agreement with Larimer County for the Purpose of Providing Library
Services to Residents of Larimer County.
' B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 19, 1992, Appropriating.
Unanticipated Revenue of $10,803 for the Library Outreach Program.
This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the City to
continue to provide Larimer County residents with general Library services and
Library outreach services to serve the handicapped, elderly, and other isolated
persons. In exchange for providing these services during 1992, the County will
pay to the City $108,034. The Ordinance appropriates the outreach funds.
General Service funds were projected and appropriated with the 1992 budget.
BACKGROUND:
Prior to 1986, the City entered into two agreements each year for the provision
of general Library services and Library outreach service to residents of Larimer
County. In 1986, the County began using a single agreement which provides for
both general Library services and Library outreach services. The City Library
will provide substantially the same general library services to residents of
Larimer County that are presently rendered to residents of the City. Under the
Outreach Program, the City will continue to develop and implement a program to
serve the handicapped, elderly and other isolated persons in the City's service
area within Larimer County, both within. and outside the City limits. For these
services, Larimer County will contribute $108,034 to the City as follows:
$97,231 General Library Services
' 10 803 Outreach
$108;034
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This is a 1.3 percent decrease from 1991."
Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, to adopt
Resolution 92-24.
Library Director Jane Davis responded to questions regarding Larimer County
funding for library services. She reported that the percentage of library users
did not increase which resulted in less funding.
Councilmember Horak stated he would be supporting the resolution and suggested
the need for a liaison committee to work with the Commissioners to get the
program moving.
Councilmember Fromme reported the Library Board has scheduled a retreat to
discuss a five year plan for the Library and stated Council should consider
whether the Library Board should act as a liaison to the County. She commented
that she did not feel the County was taking its part of the responsibility
regarding Library funding.
The vote on Councilmember Azari's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED. ,
Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
Ordinance No. 19, 1992 on First Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Azari's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
Chief of Police Fred Rainquet introduced new Police Sergeant Pete Gazley and
Police Lieutenant Sherry Wagner. He briefly described the promotion process and
reported there had not been a promotion to Lieutenant.in Fort Collins for ten
years.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Fromme reported the Cable TV Board has hired a team of consultants
to review the Franchise Renewal Agreement..
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Ordinance No. 13, 1992,
Repealing Chapter 26,
Article VIII of the Code,
entitled "Transportation Utility". Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 4, staff presented 3 options for Council consideration regarding the
Transportation Utility Fee. At that meeting, Council adopted (Option C)
Ordinance No. 13, 1992, on First Reading by a vote of 6-1. This Ordinance
repeals the section of the Code which authorizes the Transportation Utility Fee."
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to adopt
Ordinance No. 13, 1992 on Second Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: Mayor Kirkpatrick.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
' Resolution 92-32
Making Findings of Fact Regarding
the Appeal of the Planning and
Zoning Board approval of the Paragon
Point PUD Overall Development Plan
and Preliminary Plan for Phase 1, and
Upholding the Decision of the Board. Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On December 30, 1991, an appeal of the December 16, 1991, final decision of the
Planning and Zoning Board to approve the Paragon Point PUD Overall Development
Plan and Preliminary Plan for Phase 1 was filed by attorney Rick Zier on behalf
of the appellants, Southridge Greens Community PUD Association.
On February 4, 1992, City Council voted 5-2 to uphold the decision of the
Planning and Zoning Board. In order to complete the record regarding this
appeal, the Council should adopt a Resolution making findings of fact and
finalizing its decision on the appeal.
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BACKGROUND:
The appellants' notice of appeal was based on allegations that the Planning and
Zoning Board abused its discretion and denied the appellants a fair hearing.
At the February 4, 1992 hearing on this matter, Council considered the record on
appeal and presentations by City staff, the attorney for the appellants, and the
attorneys for the opponents of the appeal. After discussion, Council determined
that the Planning and Zoning Board did not abuse its discretion and that the
Board properly interpreted the relevant provisions of the City Code and Charter
and that the Board conducted a fair hearing. Council determined that the
decision of the Board should be upheld, but it directed the Board to consider,
on review of the final plan for this development, whether additional access
requests should be imposed to insure that fire needs had been fully met under the
LOGS."
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
Resolution 92-32.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Fromme and
Horak. '
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Related to the Pickett
Second Annexation and Zoning. Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
A. Resolution 92-33 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations
Regarding the Pickett Second Annexation.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 24, 1992, Annexing
Approximately 854 Square Feet, Known as the Pickett Second Annexation.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 25, 1992, Zoning Approximately
854 Square Feet, Known as the Pickett Second Annexation, Into the R-P,
Planned Residential, Zoning District.
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 854 square feet located just
east of the terminus of Spaulding Lane, south of Country Club Road. The
requested zoning is the R-P, Planned Residential, District. The property is
presently developed as a part of Lot #5 of the Terry Ridge Subdivision. The area
to be annexed will be used as street right-of-way to provide access to the
Pheasant Ridge Estates Subdivision, a proposed residential development within the
city limits. The property is currently zoned FA Farming in the County. This is ,
a voluntary annexation.
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APPLICANT: Gary Nordic OWNER: Eric Peterson
809 W. Harmony Road 1919 Westview Road
Ft. Collins, Co 80525 Ft. Collins, CO 80521
BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Gary Nordic, on behalf of the owner, Eric Peterson, has submitted
a written petition requesting annexation of approximately 854 square feet located
just east of the terminus of Spaulding Lane, south of Country Club Road. The
requested zoning is the R-P, Planned Residential, District. The property is
presently developed as a part of Lot #5 of the Terry Ridge Subdivision. The area
to be annexed will be used as street right-of-way to provide access to the
Pheasant Ridge Estates Subdivision, a proposed residential development within the
city limits. The property is currently zoned FA Farming in the County. This is
a voluntary annexation.
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 UGA when the
property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The property gains
the required 116 contiguity to existing city limits from a common boundary with
the Pickett Annexation to the.south.
The surrounding zoning and existing land uses are as follows:
N: FA, Farming, Terry Ridge Subdivision
E: FA, Farming, Terry Ridge Subdivision and Puebla Vista Estates
Subdivision
S: R-P, Planned Residential, undeveloped
W: FA, Farming, non -subdivision development
The requested zoning for this annexation is the R-P, Planned Residential
District. The R-P District designation is for areas planned as a unit to provide
a variation in use and building placement. The area to be annexed will provide
street right-of-way access to property which will eventually develop as the
Pheasant Ridge Estates Subdivision located within the city limits.
On July 22, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed a preliminary plan for
the Pheasant Ridge Estates Subdivision, a request for 25 single-family lots
located on 19.23 acres. The Board voted 6-0 to approve the preliminary plan with
the following four conditions:
1. A 46 foot wide dedicated right-of-way (ROW) be secured by the
developer/owner of Pheasant Ridge Estates from the owners of Lot #5
' prior to final approval. This access easement must be accepted by
the County and recorded with the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder's
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office prior to recording of Pheasant Ridge Estates subdivision
plat.
2. The determination of responsibility for perpetual maintenance of the
two detention ponds be made by the City Stormwater Utility prior to
final approval.
3. A landscape plan for the on -site detention ponds be submitted to the
City for final review.
4. Access from Spaulding Lane be reviewed by the Board with
recommendations from staff at the time of final.
This annexation will assist the developer of the Pheasant Ridge Estates
subdivision in fulfilling condition #4 above.
Findings
1. The annexation of this area
is consistent
with the policies and agreements
between Larimer County and
the City of
Fort Collins contained in the
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE FORT
COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA.
2. The area meets all criteria included
in State law to qualify for a
,
voluntary annexation to the
City of Fort
Collins.
3. On January 7, 1992, the City Council approved a resolution which accepts
the annexation petition and determines that the petition is in compliance
with State law. The resolution also initiates the annexation process for
this property by establishing the date, time and place when a public
hearing will be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and
zoning the area.
4. The requested R-P, Planned Residential, District is in conformance with
the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Board, at its regular meeting on January 27, 1992, voted
7-0 to recommend approval of the proposed annexation and requested zoning.
Several area property -owners raised questions and concerns with the annexation
at the Board's hearing. Most of the questions and concerns related to the
proposed Pheasant Ridge Subdivision, approved by the Board in July of 1991, and I
not with the annexation per se."
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Chief Planner Ken Waido gave a presentation regarding the annexations stating the
purpose for the annexations was to acquire a right-of-way to join a development
proposal currently inside the City limits. He outlined the conditions of the
preliminary approval relating to subdivision access and requested zoning.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
Resolution 92-33.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
Ordinance No. 24, 1992 on First Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Azari's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION.CARRIED.
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to adopt
Ordinance No. 25, 1992 on First Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Related to the Pickett
Third Annexation and Zoning Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 92-34 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations
Regarding the Pickett Third Annexation.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 26, 1992, Annexing
Approximately 10,605 Square feet, Known as the Pickett Third Annexation.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 27, 1992, Zoning Approximately
10,605 Square feet, Known as the Pickett Third Annexation, Into the R-P,
Planned Residential, Zoning District.
' This is a request to annex and zone approximately 10,605 square feet located just
south of the terminus of Westview Road, south of Country Club Road. The
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requested zoning is the R-P, Planned Residential, District. The property is
presently developed as a part of Lot #5 of the Terry Ridge Subdivision. The area
to be annexed will be used as street right-of-way to provide access to the
Pheasant Ridge Estates Subdivision, a proposed residential development within the
city limits. The property is currently zoned FA Farming in the County. This is
a voluntary annexation.
APPLICANT: Gary Nordic
809 W. Harmony Road
Ft. Collins, Co 80525
BACKGROUND:
OWNER: Eric Peterson
1919 Westview Road
Ft. Collins, CO 80521
The applicant, Gary Nordic, on behalf of the owner, Eric Peterson, has submitted
a written petition requesting annexation of approximately 10,605 square feet
located just south of the terminus of Westview Road, south of Country Club Road.
The requested zoning is the R-P, Planned Residential, District. The property is
presently developed as a part of Lot #5 of the Terry Ridge Subdivision. The area
to be annexed will be used as street right-of-way to provide access to the
Pheasant Ridge Estates Subdivision, a proposed residential development within the
city limits. The property is currently zoned FA Farming in the County. This is
a voluntary annexation.
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 UGA when the
property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The property gains
the required 116 contiguity to existing city limits from a common boundary with
the Pickett Annexation to the south.
The surrounding zoning and existing land uses are as follows:
N: FA, Farming, Terry Ridge Subdivision
E: FA, Farming, Terry Ridge and Puebla Vista Estates Subdivisions
S: R-P, Planned Residential, undeveloped
W: FA, Farming, non -subdivision development
The requested zoning for this annexation is the R-P, Planned Residential
District. The R-P District designation is for areas planned as a unit to provide
a variation in use and building placement. The area to be annexed will provide
street right-of-way access to property which will eventually develop as the
Pheasant Ridge Estates Subdivision located within the city limits.
On July 22, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed a preliminary plan for
the Pheasant Ridge Estates Subdivision, a request for 25 single-family. lots
located on 19.23 acres. The Board voted 6-0 to approve the preliminary plan with
the following four conditions:
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1. A 46 foot wide dedicated right-of-way (ROW) be secured by the
developer/owner of Pheasant Ridge Estates from the owners of Lot #5
prior to final approval. This access easement must be accepted by
the County and recorded with the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder's
office prior to recording of Pheasant Ridge Estates subdivision
plat.
2. The determination of responsibility for perpetual maintenance of the
two detention ponds be made by the City Stormwater Utility prior to
final approval.
3. A landscape plan for the on -site detention ponds be submitted to the
City for final review.
Access from Spaulding Lane be reviewed by the Board with
recommendations from staff at the time of final.
This annexation will assist the developer of the Pheasant Ridge Estates
subdivision in fulfilling condition #1 above. Staff expects opposition from the
residents of the Terry Ridge Subdivision to this annexation because the
annexation will facilitate the connection of an access point from the Pheasant
Ridge Estates subdivision to Westview Road. From staff's perspective concerning
the connection to Westview Road, it is clear the Larimer County Board of
Commissioners intended to provide access to properties south of Terry Ridge
Subdivision via an extension of Westview Road when the Commissioners required a
60' wide reservation for future road R.O.W. as a part of both Lot #5 and Lot #6
of the Terry Ridge Subdivision. Technically, the annexation of this area for
street R.O.W. will do no more than officially "bend" the existing road R.O.W.
reservation to the southwest, rather than going straight south as was previously
anticipated..
Findings
The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and agreements
between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins contained in the
The area meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for a
voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
3. On January 7, 1992, the City Council approved a resolution which accepts
the annexation petition and determines that the petition is in compliance
with State law. The resolution also initiates the annexation process for
this property by establishing the date, time and place when a public
' hearing will be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and
zoning the area.
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4. The requested R-P, Planned Residential, District is in conformance with
the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Board, at its regular monthly meeting on January 27,
1992, voted 7-0 to .recommend approval of the proposed annexation and requested
zoning. As expected, several area property -owners raised questions and concerns
with the annexation at the Board's hearing. Most of the questions and concerns
related to the proposed Pheasant Ridge Subdivision, approved by the Board in July
of 1991, and not with the annexation per se. A copy of the Board's minutes is
attached."
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to adopt
Resolution 92-34.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None. I
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to adopt
Ordinance No. 26, 1992 on First Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: ,None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Fromme made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to adopt
Ordinance No. 27, 1992 on First Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Fromme's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 28, 1992,
Amending Section 2-203
of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Pertaining to the Duties
and Functions of the Cultural Resources Board, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item. '
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"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 21, the Council reviewed its policy pertaining to the allocation of
City funds. It adopted Resolution 92-23 which stated that any board or
commission which reviews funding proposals should make recommendations to the
Council rather than having final decision -making authority with regard to such
proposals.
At present, the only City board or commission which is authorized to perform this
function is the Cultural Resources Board. This board reviews proposals for the
sponsorship of community programs or activities as part of the City's "Fort Fund"
program. Funding for this program is generated by the City's lodging tax.
This proposed ordinance is presented to the Council in order to make the
provisions of the City Code pertaining to the Cultural Resources Board consistent
with the recently adopted Council policy."
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, to adopt
Ordinance No. 28, 1992 on First Reading.
City Attorney Steve Roy gave a brief explanation of the ordinance and stated the
item was created to implement a policy change recently adopted by Council.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick and Maxey. Nays: Councilmembers Azari and
Winokur.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 29, 1992,
Amending Chapter 2 of the Code
Relating to Boards and Commissions
and Creating the Transportation Board Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance would establish a Transportation Board to advise City Council on
policy matters pertaining to the City's transportation system. The Board would
advise the Council on transportation related matters such as bikeways, transit,
transportation planning, alternative modes planning and transportation capital
projects. The Board would coordinate its review of these issues with other City
boards and commissions to provide Council with an integrated policy review.
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BACKGROUND:
The Council identified the creation of a citizen Transportation Board as a part
of its 1991-1993 Policy Agenda.
The Ad -Hoc Transportation Committee was formed by Council in 1988 to specifically
work on the development of a multi -modal Transportation Plan. The Committee has
completed, and Council has approved, a Policy and Objective element of this plan.
As the Action Plan element of the Transportation Plan moves toward completion,
a permanent citizen board is needed to provide on -going citizen participation."
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, to adopt
Ordinance No. 29, 1992.
City Clerk Wanda Krajicek clarified. if the ordinance were passed on first reading
a resolution would be introduced at the March 3 meeting designating a Council
Liaison.
Councilmember Fromme commended staff for their efforts and expressed the need for
prompt action regarding the interview process.
Councilmember Horak stated that although the efforts of the board would not be '
recognized for several years, he was pleased to finally see this item come before
Council.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 92-35
Authorizing the City Manager
to Pursue Negotiations with Poudre
R-1 School District for the Purchase,
Design, Development, and Maintenance
of a 15-acre Neighborhood Park Adjacent
to the New Fort Collins High School Site, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
Acquisition of this 15 acre parcel (at $16,000 per acre) will cost $240,000. The
City's standard for development cost is between $40,000 to $50,000 per acre.
Development costs are anticipated to range from $600,000 to $750,000. Total park
cost for acquisition and development may cost $1,000,000. Annual maintenance '
costs for this 15 acre site are expected to range from $46,275 to $80,730 based
on intensity and type of facilities.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The location and size of this 15 acre
Parks and Recreation Master Plan. In
development and maintenance of this
payer economies as well as provides a
needs, a youth sports complex. In
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site meets the criteria established by the
addition, the joint acquisition, planning,
combined school and park site creates tax
solution to one of the communities greatest
October, 1991, Council directed staff to
parkland adjacent to the new Fort Collins
High School. If Council approves this resolution, the City will acquire this
site prior to April 30, 1992.
BACKGROUND:
In August of 1991, Cultural, Library, and Recreational Services staff and Poudre
R-1 School District staff met to discuss the possibility of a joint high school
park site for the new Fort Collins High School that would provide athletic
facilities to the school as well as to the community. Such a plan would fit the
shared facilities philosophy creating economies for both agencies if the contract
can be developed to be economically and operationally feasible.
Staff originally approached Council with this concept on October 1, 1991. At
that time, a larger park was discussed. Council suggested the scope of the park
be reduced to the City's standard neighborhood size. This proposal reduces the
park concept to 15 acres that can lend itself to a youth sports field in
conjunction with the school property, yet creates neighborhood park amenities
closer to the residential area.
Contracts for joint acquisition, design, development, and possibly maintenance
will need to be drafted. The target date to have the new school operational is
1995. Developing the park in this time frame, prior to residential construction,
will be difficult. Discussions with Poudre R-I suggest it may be cheaper to
develop the park during construction of the school with Poudre R-1 front -ending
the cost. These concepts will need more discussion.
Poudre R-I has secured an option agreement with the owners, Timberline Partners,
Limited with a variety of purchase options. Acreage is identified for a
neighborhood park with an extended closing date for the park site of April 30,
1992. The park site is part of this larger high school purchase and at the same
purchase price as the school land.
At the Parks and Recreation Board meeting on January 22, 1992, the School
District Land Consultant Kirk Douglas, presented these ideas. The Parks and
Recreation Board voted unanimously directing staff to .pursue acquisition. The
Board also recommends that the Council adopt this resolution."
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Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to adopt
Resolution 92-35.
Director of Cultural, Library and Recreational Services Mike Powers gave a
presentation outlining the proposed 15 acre park site and spoke of the process
and issues relating to the site.
Councilmember Horak requested information regarding soccer fields and elementary
schools and questioned the anticipated number of homes to be built in the area.
Planning Director Tom Peterson stated normal capacity for the size of the area
is normally 2,000 units but due to the flood plain and the river wall the
expectation is approximately 1,600.
City Manager Steve Burkett spoke of possible options regarding the placement of
the neighborhood park and commented there is available financing for the park
through the Parkland Fund.
Powers stated that funds would not be taken from other projects and stated the
funds will be used to purchase the property not to develop it. He noted the
purchase would be between the City and the property owner not from the school ,
district.
Councilmember Horak asked if purchasing the property would delay building
previously proposed park sites.
Powers noted the fund amount for developing new sites would be reduced.
Mayor Kirkpatrick raised questions regarding the commitment of the daycare center
as a part of .the proposal for the Pinecone PUD.
School District Land Consultant, Kirk Douglas, commented that daycare is
essential from the school's standpoint and stated an alternate location has been
identified if the development plan is not approved.
William Davy, 1016 E. Lake Street, agreed with the overall concept but expressed
concerns regarding combining high school students with elementary age children.
He opposed the location of the site due to the heavy traffic.
Councilmember Fromme expressed concerns regarding an agreement made with the
school district prohibiting leading development and suggested closer attention
be given to the minor specifications of the building. She opposed the youth
sports complex plan.
Councilmember Azari spoke in support of the resolution stating she supported the '
park and the sports complex plan and questioned the possibility other ventures
with the school district.
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Powers stated the possibility of joint library use is included in the site plan.
Councilmember Maxey expressed concerns, regarding the accessibility of parking at
the park site, noting the site is practically surrounded with controlled
property.
Councilmember Horak spoke in support of working with the School District to
assist in increasing youth sports fields, and stated if it were Council's intent
to include a neighborhood park, he would not be supporting the resolution.
Councilmember Winokur expressed concerns regarding the funding of the park.
Councilmember Horak stated when the ordinance appropriating funds is presented
to Council, he would like to see an "issue paper" containing context and options.
He clarified it was not his intention to constrain the options to a neighborhood
park concept.
Councilmember Azari concurred with Councilmember Horak and stated a wider window
should be left open not to be constricted to one position.
' Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to amend
Resolution 92-35 deleting the word "neighborhood".
City Attorney Steve Roy stated the amended language did not constitute any legal
issues.
The vote on Councilmember Azari's motion to amend Resolution 92-35 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey
and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Winokur spoke of his concerns regarding redirection of funds and
expressed the importance of meeting with the School Board to discuss concerns and
interests.
Councilmember Edwards suggested that staff move forward with the negotiations and
continue to study the options. He stated he did not endorse the use of Choices
95 Funding.
Mayor Kirkpatrick concurred with Councilmember Edward-s'.statement regarding the
funding.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion as amended was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur.
Nays: None.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 92-36
Supporting the Purchase by the
United States Forest Service of
Certain Property in Cherokee Park
Owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
°EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Forest Service is attempting to acquire 18,761 acres of land owned by the
Union Pacific Company in Cherokee Park for incorporation into the Roosevelt
National Forest. Adoption of the Resolution will support the Forest Service
budget request currently before Congress.
The Council Legislative Sub -Committee at its regular meeting of January 31, 1992
recommended that the Council adopt a resolution supporting the acquisition of
18,761 acres of land in Cherokee Park by the Forest Service in northwestern
Larimer County.
The Forest Service has attempted for decades to acquire the Union Pacific
property, which is interspersed in a checkerboard pattern, within the Roosevelt
National Forest.
The property contains critical wildlife habitat and wintering grounds for elk and
mule deer, eight streams, and twenty-four miles of riparian habitat. It includes
river frontage on the North Fork of the Cache La Poudre River.
The acquisition would enable the Forest Service to provide comprehensive
management for over 50,000 acres and open up access to already owned public
lands. In addition, to watershed and habitat protection, the acquisition would
provide additional recreation resources for Fort Collins residents. It would
also protect sites of significant historic and archaeological value.
It would compliment both the National Heritage Area proposal currently before
Congress, as well as the Wild and Scenic River designation on the main stem of
the Poudre River. The North Fork of the Poudre is also scheduled to be studied
soon for possible Wild and Scenic River designation.
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has recently acquired an.option on the property
from the railroad. The Forest Service is attempting to have $3.5 million
appropriated from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) by Congressional
action as part of the 1993 federal budget. If the funds are appropriated, TPL
will exercise the option and sell the property to the Forest Service.
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Competition for LWCF funds is intense. Local support is crucial to obtain the
priority for funding. Attached "Exhibit A" contains additional background
information."
Councilmember Winokur stated he did not have a personal or financial interest
regarding this item and did not perceive a conflict of interest.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, to adopt
Resolution 92-36.
Skip Underwood, U.S. Forest Supervisor, spoke in support of the resolution and
spoke of additional funding sources.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak,.Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Relating to the Issuance of
City of Fort Collins General Obligation
Water Improvement and Refunding Bonds Adopted
' The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
n
The issuance of the Series A bonds will provide the Water Utility with $4.5
million of bond proceeds. The first $3 million of bond proceeds were anticipated
in the 1992 annual budget and have previously been appropriated. The additional
bond proceeds will be appropriated as necessary. The size of the issue was
increased due to the lower interest rates and additional savings in issuance
costs when the new money is combined with the refunding issue. Both issues can
be accomplished within the planned rate increases for water utility customers.
The refunding bonds would lower the Water Funds debt service by approximately
$50,000 per year over the remaining life of the bonds. The net present value
savings are estimated to be 3% of the refunded bonds, thus reaching the guideline
for refunding. Over the life of the issue the reduction in debt service will be
$1,080,000, roughly $680,000 in current dollars.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 30, 1992, Authorizing the
Issuance of City of Fort Collins General Obligation Water Bonds, Series
1992A.
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Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 31, 1992, Authorizing the
Issuance of City of Fort Collins General Obligation Water Refunding Bonds,
Series 19928.
In 1986, the City of Fort Collins issued General Obligation Water Refunding and
Improvement Bonds in the amount of $33,030,000. The bonds have been used to
construct improvements to the water treatment facilities and to acquire water
rights. With interest rates dropping to their lowest rates in approximately 20
years, the City has an opportunity to refund the 1986 bonds with significant debt
service savings. Savings are estimated to be over fl million on the remaining
bonds, a present value savings of $680,000 or 3% of the refunded bonds.
The new money issue will provide construction monies for improvements to the
City's water treatment plant. The improvements include a backwash water solids
separation facility, three mixed -media sand filters modification and additions
to the chemical storage and feed systems, a maintenance facility, a new 60-inch
outlet and connecting piping for one of the existing 15 million gallon treated
water storage reservoirs and other miscellaneous improvements.
BACKGROUND:
The bonds are general obligation of the City, to
V, Section 20.2 of the Charter which authorizes th
an election, of general obligation water bonds.
City's covenant to levy taxes and its pledge of th
operation of the water system. The full faith and
for the timely payment of principal and interest o
carry the highest credit rating of any City debt,
Standard & Poor's.
Sources and Uses of Proceeds
Combined Statement New Money and Refunding Bonds
Sources of Funds
Par Amount of Bonds $29,295,000
+Premium/ -Discount 0
Bond Proceeds
TOTAL
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be issued pursuant to Article
issuance by the City, without
The bonds are secured by the
net revenues derived From the
credit of the City are pledged
n the bonds. The water bonds
rated Aa by Moody's and AA by
$29,295,000
$29,295,000
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Uses of Funds
Estimated Cost of Escrow (to defease old bonds) $24,417,435
New Project Monies 4,500,000
Underwriters Discount @ 0.9% 263,655
Cost of Issuance 105,000
Contingency 8,910
TOTAL
$29,295,000
The Project Uses for the New money are as follow:
Chemical Stabilization Modifications $ 450,000
New Filters 950,000
Solid Separation Improvements 250,000
Maintenance Shop 750,000
Electrical and Instrumentation 600,000
Yard work and Piping 750,000
Reservoir Outlet Improvements 250,000
Project Contingency 300,000
Engineering Services 250,000
TOTAL $ 4,550,000
The refunding bonds are subject to fluctuations in the market. They will be sold
when the market reaches the proper level of savings. There may be a delay
between first and second reading to allow for market conditions. Final interest
rates will be inserted into the Ordinances prior to second reading."
Finance Director Alan Krcmarik gave a presentation on this item and reported on
the savings that would be incurred.
Councilmember Fromme stated the amount of money was substantially higher than was
originally budgeted.
Water and Sewer Director Mike Smith stated that with interest rates being at an
all time low it would be cost effective to borrow money for planned future
projects. He stated that borrowing the money at a lower interest rate could
result in fewer rate increases to the customer.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to adopt
Ordinance No. 30, 1992 First Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to adopt
Ordinance No. 31, 1992 on First Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, to hold
a joint worksession between Council and Poudre R-1 School Board, and for the two
liaisons to the School District, together with the Leadership Team, schedule the
worksession as soon as possible to discuss the broader issues regarding the joint
planning of the School site to communicate well with each other and members of
the effected community. Until the meeting is conducted none of the PUD's should
be brought before the Planning and Zoning Board for action.
Councilmember Winokur stated the intent of his motion was to expedite discussion.
Councilmember Horak questioned the legality of Council delaying a PUD. '
City Attorney Steve Roy clarified that if all requirements have been met you must
proceed.
Councilmember Winokur offered an amendment to his original motion, requesting
that the liaisons do everything possible to schedule a joint worksession before
the planned time line for the PUD submittal. Councilmember Fromme accepted it
as a friendly amendment to the original motion.
Councilmember Edwards stated he needed to know what issues and concerns needed
to be addressed in order to make it.a productive worksession.
Councilmember Winokur stated the School Board may have made inaccurate
assumptions regarding the City PUD review process and stated the process is
becoming so big he believed there was a need to discuss all issues involve.
Mayor Kirkpatrick agreed with the intent of the motion but stated she entrusted
the liaisons to communicate Council's concerns and issues.
Councilmember Edwards did not support the motion stating it was presumptuous for
Council to request a joint worksession with the School Board regarding the School
Board's business. He stated that there were other opportunities to voice
concerns and questions.
Councilmember Fromme spoke in support of the motion. ,
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Councilmember Horak supported the motion stating if Councilmembers spoke directly
to the School Board they would get a better understanding of what is happening.
Councilmember Azari spoke in support of the motion and expressed concerns that
the School Board might not want to meet with the liaisons due to heavy upcoming
agendas.
Councilmember Winokur stated a joint worksession was an opportunity to jointly
plan the proposed undertaking.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion as amended was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Fromme, Horak and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Edwards,
Kirkpatrick and Maxey.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Fromme made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to accept
Mayor Pro Tem Azari's offer to chair the Council Retreat.
Councilmember Fromme stated selecting Mayor Pro Tem Azari to facilitate the
retreat would result in a large savings for the City.
' Councilmember Maxey stated in the past, retreats chaired by Councilmembers were
not very productive or rewarding and that participation of all Councilmembers is
more desirable.
Azari clarified she did not intended to facilitate the retreat but to chair the
discussions.
Councilmember Fromme offered an amendment to her original motion, changing the
word "facilitate" to "chair". Councilmember Horak accepted the amendment as a
friendly amendment to the original motion.
The vote on Councilmember Fromme's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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AdJournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
ATTEST: Mayor: ProTenl
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