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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-08/01/1989-RegularAugust 1, 1989 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m. A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday,_ August 1, 1989, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Azari, Edwards, Horak, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Councilmembers Absent: Kirkpatrick Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Roy Citizen Participation A. Presentation of Certificate of Merit to City as National Semi -Finalist in the Take Pride in America competition (Gustav Swanson Nature Area) was accepted by Dr. Alex Cringan, Poudre River Trust. B. Proclamation Naming August 10-16 as Larimer County Fair Week was accepted by Bob Holt, Larimer County Fair Director. Barbara Allison, 1212 Lynnwood Drive, had questions regarding sewer tap fees increases and asked for a breakdown of the dollars that have -been spent. Rob Robison, asked for the bike lanes along Harmony Road to Hewlett-Packard be widened for the safety of the cyclists. Agenda Review: City Manager City Manager Burkett stated that Item #21, Resolution 89-144 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Loveland and Larimer County to Lease an Off -site Facility for Law Enforcement Purposes, was withdrawn and would be placed on a future agenda, Item #22, Resolution 89-146 Setting Forth the Intention of the City to Issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the ESAB Automation, Inc. Project, be removed from the Consent Agenda, and there was a revised air quality Resolution for Item #33, Resolution 89-147 Creating a Community Air Quality Task Force. Councilmember Edwards requested Item #19, Resolution 89-142 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into an Agreement with Plangraphics, Inc. for the Purpose of Professional Consulting Services Leading.. toward Creation of a Citywide Geographic Information System (GIS), be withdrawn from the Consent ' Agenda. -390- August 1, 1989 Councilmember Horak asked that Items #11, Second Reading of Ordinance No. ' 103, 1989, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund for the 1989 Concrete Improvement Program, be removed from the Consent Calendar. Donald Shrader, 1010 Country Club Road, withdrew Item #17, Items Relating to Interstate Associates Annexation, from the Consent Agenda. 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 be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately under Agenda Item #24, Pulled Consent Items. a Consider approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18 A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 40, 1989, Annexing Approximately 149.8 Acres Known as New Note Partnership First Annexation. ' B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 41, 1989, Zoning Approximately 149.8 Acres Known as New Note Partnership First Annexation, into the IL Limited Industrial District, with a planned unit development condition. On March 21, Council adopted by a vote of 6-0 Resolution 89-59 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations and also adopted by a vote of 6-0 on First Reading Ordinance No. 40, 1989 and Ordinance No. 41, 1989 annexing and zoning approximately 149.8 acres, located east of Hewlett-Packard and north of Harmony Road. The requested zoning is the IL Limited Industrial District. On April 4 at the request of the petitioner, Council voted to postpone consideration of these Ordinances on Second Reading until June 20 and on June 20, at the request of the petitioner, Council voted 7-0 to postpone until this date. The petitioner has submitted a letter requesting that the New Note and Koldeway Annexations be continued to November 7. Adoption of the Consent Calendar will postpone consideration of this item until November 7. APPLICANT: New Note Partnership OWNER: Same c/o Jack Blake, Managing Partner P. 0. Box 429 Fort Collins, CO 80522 -391- August 1, 1989 1 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 42, 1989, Annexing Approximately 97 Acres Known as New Note Partnership Second Annexation. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 43, 1989, Zoning Approximately 97 Acres Known as New Note Partnership Second Annexation, into the IL Limited Industrial District, with a planned unit development condition. On March 21, Council by a vote of 6-0 adopted Resolution 89-60 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations and also adopted on First Reading by a vote of 6-0 Ordinance No. 42, 1989 and Ordinance No. 43, 1989 annexing and zoning approximately 97 acres, located west of I-25 and north of Harmony Road. The requested zoning is the IL Limited Industrial District. At the request of the petitioner, on April 4 Council voted to postpone consideration of these Ordinances on Second Reading until June 20 and on June 20, at the request of the petitioner, Council voted 7-0 to postpone until this date. The petitioner has submitted a letter requesting that the New Note and Koldeway Annexations be continued to November 7. Adoption of the Consent Calendar will postpone consideration of this item until November 7. APPLICANT: New Note Partnership OWNER: Same c/o Jack Blake, Managing Partner P. 0. Box 429 Fort Collins, CO 80522 8. Postoonino of Consideratinn of Ttamc aolntinn tn tha A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 44, 1989, Annexing Approximately 8.1 Acres Known as the Koldeway Annexation. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 45, 1989, Zoning Approximately 8.1 Acres Known as the Koldeway Annexation, into the BP Planned Business District. On March 21, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 89-61 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations and also unanimously adopted on First Reading Ordinance No. 44, 1989 and Ordinance No. 45, 1989 annexing and zoning approximately 8.1 acres, located at the northwest corner of I-25 and Harmony Road. The requested zoning is the BP Planned Business District. At the request of the petitioner, on April 4 Council voted unanimously to postpone consideration of these Ordinances on Second Reading until June 20 and on June 20, at the request of the petitioner, Council voted unanimously to postpone to this date. The petitioner has -392- August 1, 1989 Q 103, 11. submitted a letter requesting that the New Note and Koldeway ' Annexations be continued to November 7. Adoption of the Consent Calendar will postpone consideration of this item until November 7. APPLICANT: Arthur T. Koldeway OWNER: Same 6229 Co. Rd. 13 Loveland, CO 80537 On March 21, 1989, the Council adopted an Inducement Resolution for the project in the amount of $1,400,000. This ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 18, authorizes the issuance of the industrial development revenue bonds to be used to finance the construction of the improvements for the Carson, Burger & Weekly Project. The project is to be privately owned and the debt is to be paid from the revenue generated by the project. At the request of bond counsel, this item is being postponed to August 15. Property. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted as amended on First ' Reading on July 18, amends the Code to allow the sale of unclaimed firearms. In addition, the Ordinance eliminates the requirement to destroy unclaimed firearms or deliver them to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for forensic investigation purposes. The Ordinance will allow the Chief to determine which weapons will be sold, destroyed, or retained for training purposes. The 1989 Concrete Improvement Program is the fifth year of an annual program to encourage property owners to construct, repair, replace and maintain their sidewalks, curbs and gutters. This program is voluntary on the part of the property owners. To encourage participation -by property owners, the City splits (50/50) the cost of construction with the property owners, hires the contractor and oversees the construction. In addition to paying 50% of the cost of the improvements, the City also pays the costs of oversizing sidewalks on major streets and the costs of'constructing pedestrian access ramps at intersections. Thism Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 18, appropriates the participating property owners' share of the construction costs. WRICI August 1, 1989 12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 1989 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Library Grants Fund for the Fort Collins Public Library Adult Literacy Program. 13. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 18, appropriates $64,639 in unanticipated revenue in the Library Grants Fund for the continuation of the Library Adult Literacy Program. Richard Storck of Storck Development Corporation, the owner of Lots 48 and 52 in the Replat of Tract "A", Golden Meadows, Fifth Filing, has requested that a portion of the street right-of-way fronting the above lots on McMurray Avenue be vacated for street purposes but retaining the vacated area for drainage and utility easement purposes. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 18, makes the proposed vacation. All City agencies and private utility companies have been contacted and have no objections to the proposed vacation of right-of-way and to retaining the entire area for drainage and utility easement purposes. ' 14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 106 1989 Amending Sections 22-134 and 25-29(4) of the City Code. 15. This housekeeping ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 18, amends the Code to correctly cite the Colorado state statutes that define the qualifications for the "Property Tax Rent - Heat or Fuel Assistance for the Elderly or Disabled" program. These guidelines were not revised when the State Legislature reorganized the program and, thus, there is no change to the City's programs. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 18, appropriates $93,578 in prior year reserves to improve library services. 16. Items Related to the Harmony Annexation No 7 Annexation and Zoning_ A. Resolution 89-140 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Harmony Annexation No. 7. I B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 113, 1989, Annexing Approximately 4.2 Acres, Known as the Harmony Annexation No.-7. Walim August 1, 1989 17 C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 1989, Zoning ' Approximately 3.0 Acres of the Harmony Annexation No. 7 Into the I-P, Industrial Park District and Approximately 1.2 Acres Into the R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential District. This is a request to annex and zone approximately 4.2 acres located north of Harmony Road and west of the Union Pacific railroad tracks. The requested zonings are: (1) 3.0 acres (Preuss, Golden Meadows Business Park II, and southern piece of City of Fort Collins properties) of I-P, Industrial Park District; and (2) 1.2 acres (northern piece of City of Fort Collins properties) of R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential District. This is the annexation of an enclave area. The property is presently developed as follows: 1) park/detention pond (northern City piece); 2) industrial building (Preuss piece); 3) industrial building (Golden Meadows Business Park II piece); and 4) electric utility substation (southern City piece). Existing commercial signs located on the property will have to conform to the City's Sign Code at the conclusion of a five year amortization period. APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins OWNERS: Gloria & Gunther Preuss Golden Meadows Business Park II 4401 Innovation Drive P.O. Box 471 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Fort Collins, CO 80522 ' City of Fort Collins (2 pieces) Items Relating to Interstate Associates Annexation A. Resolution 89-141 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Interstate Associates Annexation. B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 115, 1989, Annexing Approximately 7.5 Acres Known as Interstate Associates Annexation. C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 116, 1989, Zoning Approximately 7.5 Acres Known as Interstate Associates Annexation, into the H-B Highway Business District. This is a request to annex and zone approximately 7.5 acres located east of Interstate 25 and south of Prospect Road. The requested. zoning is H-B Highway Business District. APPLICANT: Robert A. Silverberg c/o James.Stewart & Associates Silco Fuels, Inc. P.O. Box 429 P.O.Box 19428 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Denver, CO 80219 -395- August 1, 1989 H[� 19. OWNERS: Silco Fuels, Inc. P.O. Box 19428 Denver, CO 80219 Marbro Investment Co P.O. Box 17387 Denver, CO 80217 Richard L. Robinson 2401 West 6th Avenue Denver, CO 80204 Peter J. Prato 7900 E. Union Avenue, Suite 850 Denver, CO 80237 Lawrence A. Atler 370 17th Street, Suite 900 Denver, CO 80202 Edward I. Haligman 7887 East Belleview, Suite 700 Englewood, CO 80111 Edward A. Robinson Nancy S. Hawkins 2401 East 6th Avenue 1783 Grape Street Denver, CO 80204 Denver, CO 80220 The development review process for planned unit developments and subdivision requests contains many deadlines that are based on a particular day of the week; Monday mornings (Conceptual Review), 1st Friday (Final Review), 3rd Monday (Interdepartmental Review), 3rd Friday (Work Session), 4th Monday (Planning and Zoning Board Hearing), etc. The submittal date of new development applications is the only deadline based on a specific date of the month, 5th of the month. The 5th of the month date has caused problems for both staff and the development industry. The proposed ordinance change would require that new development applications be submitted on the 1st Monday of the month. This change is housekeeping in nature and will improve the quality of staff review. Both a telephone survey of private engineers and planners and a letter of intent to developers were used to determine that there would be no detrimental impact on the development community. There was no opposition voiced at the public hearing. The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the changes. Studies show that as much as 80 percent of the information needed for effective management of a municipal government .can be related to a geographic location. A Geographic Information System (GIS) which can consolidate this information into a single computerized system that can be accessed by all city departments is a very attractive concept and one which has been under consideration by the city since 1980. Maps form the basis of a GIS but management of the city's infrastructure is the real goal. -396- August 1, 1989 20 21. In October, 1988, the consulting firm of Plangraphics, Inc. was selected via the City's request for proposal process to conduct a preliminary study of GIS feasibility for the City of Fort Collins. This selection process also identified future phases of work that were anticipated by the city. Based on satisfactory performance on Phase I, staff desires to contract for Phase II with Plangraphics, Inc. Resolution 89-143 Ad.iusting Ice Rental Rates at EPIC Recreation staff is recommending a 5% increase in ice rental rates to help cover the rising costs of administration, supplies and staffing within the ice operations at EPIC. This increase is necessary to maintain the program's General Fund financial assistance level to meet budgetary requirements. The proposed rates are being recommended at this time to coincide with the upcoming ice skating season beginning September 1, 1989. All other 1990 recreation fees and charges will be brought to City Council this fall during the budget process. The following ice rental fees are being recommended: Prime Time (9:00-9:59 PM, Daily) Non -Prime Time (10:00 PM-1:59 AM, Daily) & 5:00-8:59 AM, Daily) Late Night (2:00-4:59 AM, Daily) Proposed Current Rate Rate E87/hour E83/hour S77/hour S73/hour $67/hour b63/hour A S10/hour quantity discount is available for groups renting more than 45 hours per month. Law Enforcement Purposes. This Resolution will authorize Police Services to participate in leasing off -site office space with the Loveland Police Department and Larimer County Sheriff's Department. This facility will be shared by personnel having similar investigative responsibilities. There are several advantages to pursuing this concept. First, movement of seven investigative personnel to an off -site facility will significantly ease the'overcrowded conditions within the Investigative Division and will provide remaining personnel a satisfactory work environment. Secondly, the off -site facility will be shared by participating agency personnel who currently have a close working relationship. Housing these investigators together will enhance the ability to share information, human resources and equipment. -397- August 1, 1989 ' This cooperative arrangement will enhance the investigative efforts of personnel from all three agencies. 22. Resolution 89-146 Settina Forth tha intantinn of +hn ri+v On July 20, 1989, ESAB Automation, Inc., submitted an application to the City for an Inducement Resolution in the amount of $6.73 million. The proposed resolution would induce the corporation to acquire, construct, and equip manufacturing facilities within the City's corporate limits. Development would occur at a site located in OakRidge Business Park along Harmony Road at Innovation Drive. The project facilities will contain approximately 120,000 square feet of space. ESAB Automation, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of ESAB AB of Gothenborg, Sweden. ESAB Automation has been located in the Fort Collins area since 1978 when ESAB AB purchased Heath Engineering Company. It manufactures a complete line of metal fabricating shape cutting machines and robotic welding systems. The cutting machine line expanded to include water and laser jet technologies to cut plastics, glass, and other non-metal materials. ' The requested inducement amount is $6.73 million. The City's allocation for 1989 was $1,853,000 and has been committed to other projects. This request for inducement envisions the use of an allocation from the statewide balance which must be applied for after the City's Inducement Resolution is adopted. 23. Routine Deeds and Easements. Powerline Easement from Norman S. Burnette and Linda A. Burnette, 431 W. Oak Street, needed to underground existing overhead electric services. Consideration: $10 Easement from City of Fort Collins to South Fort Collins Sanitation District for sewer line easement across Lot 31, Block 7, Taft Canyon P.U.D. Second Replat. This lot was dedicated to the City for annexation and access purposes. Westfield Subdivision needs to cross this City -owned property to install a sewer line to serve their subdivision. Consideration: Dedication. c. Easements for existing storm drainage improvements between Lots 48 & 49, 1st Replat of the Landings PUD, Filing No. 4 that were not platted on a plan revision. 1(1) Easement from Stephen E. Weber and Maureen L Weber, 4228 Westshore Way. Consideration: Dedication. August 1, 1989 (2) Easement from Ronald Monte Huber, 4232 Westshore Way. ' Consideration: Dedication. Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City Clerk. Item #10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 102, 1989 Amending Section 23-130-(3)of the Code of the City of Fort Collins Relating to Disposition of Property. Item #11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 1989, Appropriating Unan- ticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund for the 1989 Concrete Improvement Program. Item #12. Second Reading of Ordinance No 104 1989 Appropriating Unan- ticipated Revenue in the Library Grants Fund for the Fort Collins Public Library Adult Literacy Program. Item #13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 1989, Vacating a Portion of Street Right -of -Way on McMurray Avenue and Retaining the Same for Drainage and Utility Easement Purposes. Item #14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 106. 1989 Ampndina Sprtinn- Item #15. Second Reading of Ordinance No 110 1989 Appropriating Prior I Year Reserves for Library Funding_ Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City Clerk. Item #16. B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 113, 1989, Annexing Approximately 4.2 Acres. Known as the Harmony Annexation No. 7. C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 1989 Zoning Approximately 3.0 Acres of the Harmony Annexation No. 7 Into the I-P, Industrial Park District and Approximately 1.2 Acres Into the R-L-P. Low Density Planned Residential District Item #17. B. C. First Reading of Ordinance No 116 1989 Zoning Approxi- mately 7.5 Acres Known as Interstate Associates Annexation, into the H-B Highway Business District. Item #18. Hearing and First Reading of 'Ordinance No. 117, 1989 Amending Chapter 29 of the Code Relating :to Submittal Dates Under the ' Land Development Guidance System and Subdivision Regulations -399- August 1, 1989 Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance No. 103, 1989, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund for the 1989 Concrete Improvement Program. Adopted on Second Reading Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "FINANCIAL IMPACT The 1989 Concrete Improvement Program is the fifth year of an annual program to encourage property owners to construct, repair, replace and maintain their sidewalks, curbs and gutters. This program is voluntary on the part of the property owners. To encourage participation by property owners, the City splits (50150) the cost of construction with the property owners, hires the contractor and oversees the construction. In addition to paying 50% of the cost of the improvements, the City also pays the costs of ' oversizing sidewalks on major streets and the costs of constructing pedestrian access ramps at intersections. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 18, appropriates the participating property owners' share of the construction costs." Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt Ordinance No. 103, 1989 on Second Reading. Councilmember Horak commented on coordination of concrete repair work and street improvements. Director of Engineering Gary Diede commented on the joint participation program funding. City Manager Burkett stated that information could be brought back to Council which would change the current policy regarding participation in the concrete program. Councilmember Horak expressed concern about street repairs, curb and gutter work, storm drainage flow, and the potential problems that could arise. Councilmember Azari supported staff returning to Council with proposed policy changes. -400- August 1, 1989 The vote on Councilmember Mabry's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 103, 1989 ' on Second Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Items Relating to Interstate Associates Annexation Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Resolution 89-141 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Interstate Associates Annexation. B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 115, 1989, Annexing Approximately 7.5 Acres Known as Interstate Associates Annexation. C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 116, 1989, Zoning Approximately 7.5 Acres Known as Interstate Associates Annexation, into the H-B Highway Business District. This is a request to annex and zone approximately 7.5 acres located east of Interstate 25 and south of Prospect Road. The requested zoning is H-B Highway Business District. ' APPLICANT: Robert A. Silverberg c/o James Stewart & Associates Silco Fuels, Inc. P.O. Box 429 P.O.Box 19428 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Denver, CO 80219 OWNERS: Silco Fuels, Inc. Peter J. Prato P.O. Box 19428 7900 E. Union Avenue, Suite 850 Denver, CO 80219 Denver, CO 80237 Marbro Investment Company Lawrence A. At1er P.O. Box 17387 370 17th Street, Suite 900 Denver, CO 80217 Denver, CO 80202 Richard L. Robinson Edward 1. Haligman 2401 West 6th Avenue 7887 East Belleview, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80204 Englewood, CO 80111 Edward A. Robinson Nancy S. Hawkins 2401 East 6th Avenue 1783 Grape Street Denver, CO 80204 Denver, CO 80220 -401- August 1, 1989 BACKGROUND The applicant, Silco Fuels, Inc., on behalf of the owners has submitted a written petition requesting annexation of approximately 7.5 acres located east of I-25 and south of Prospect Road. The property is presently undeveloped. This is a voluntary annexation. The Property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. According to policies and 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 annexing property in the UGA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The property gains the required 1/6 contiguity to existing city limits from a common boundary with the Sludge Farm Annexation to the west. The requested zoning for this annexation is the H-B Highway Business District. The H-B Highway Business District designation is for automobile -oriented businesses. Given the property's location adjacent to a I-25 interchange, the eventual development of auto -related commercial uses is probable. Staff recommends that a planned unit development condition be attached to the zoning. 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 annexation to the City of Fort Collins. The requested H-B Highway Business District zoning is in conformance with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. PLANNING AND ZONING _BOARD RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Board heard this request at its regular Monthly meeting on May 22, 1989 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the annexation and the H-B Highway Business District zoning with a planned unit development condition." Donald Shrader, 1010 Country Club Road, opposed the annexation of lands east of Interstate 25. Councilmember Edwards commented on the voluntary annexation. Planning Director Tom Peterson spoke regarding the zoning recommendation by staff and the Planning and Zoning Board and responded to questions from Council. -402- August 1, 1989 Councilmember Mabry commented on the terms of the Urban Growth Area ' Agreement regarding annexation when there is a voluntary request to annex property and when the property is within the Urban Growth Area. Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to adopt Resolution 89-141. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to adopt Ordinance No. 115, 1989 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt Ordinance No. 116, 1989 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Resolution 89-142 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into an , Agreement with Plangraphics, Inc. for the Purpose of Professional Consulting Services leading toward Creation of a Citywide Geographic Information System (GIS). Not Considered Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "FINANCIAL IMPACT Phase I - A total of $19,884.50 was spent for an initial feasibility study. Phase 11- This phase of the GIS project includes consulting fees for cost/benefit analysis work leading toward the possible purchase of an actual GIS system and is estimated to cost $105,700. Funds are budgeted and available in the Water and Wastewater and Light and Power budgets to cover 70 percent of the costs and the remaining 30 percent is available from the City Manager's contingency fund. Additional phases - Costs cannot be accurately estimated at this early date, but similar projects by jurisdictions comparable to Fort Collins have been in the range of $1.5 - $2.5 million over 2 - 4 years. -403- August 1, 1989 ' EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Studies show that as much as 80 percent of the information needed for effective management of a municipal government can be related to a geographic location. A Geographic Information System (GIS) which can consolidate this information into a single computerized system that can be accessed by all city departments is a very attractive concept and one which has been under consideration by the city since 1980. Maps form the basis of a GIS but management of the city's infrastructure is the real goal. In October, 1988, the consulting firm of Plangraphics, Inc. was selected via the City's request for proposal process to conduct a preliminary study of GIS feasibility for the City of Fort Collins. This selection process also identified future phases of work that were anticipated by the city. Based on satisfactory performance on Phase I, staff desires to contract for Phase II with Plangraphics, Inc. The initial study was not extensive but the findings were significant: - Potential GIS applications are plentiful. - City departments are taking GIS initiatives independently. - GIS technology is available today to support the city's needs. ' - Initial projection of benefits as compared to costs is promising. Based on these conclusions, staff would like to proceed with the next logical steps leading toward the possible acquisition of a Geographic Information System. A proposal for assistance with this work was requested from Plangraphics, Inc. and includes the following groups of tasks: Phase II.A - Project management and coordination. - Cost modeling and additional benefit/cost analysis with go/no-go decision points and management team reviews. - Definition and prioritization of GIS applications. - Implementation planning including organizational strategies and impacts, coordination with outside agencies (i.e. Larimer County), development of policies (i.e. public access to GIS information). Phase II.B - Design of GIS database. - Preparation of hardware/software specifications and RFP. - Assistance with vendor selection and contract negotiation if the decision is made to proceed. At least eight people from Plangraphics, Inc. would be involved for a total ' of 1040 hours at a not -to -exceed cost of $105,700 including expenses. UOTIE August 1, 1989 It is still very early in the analysis of a citywide GIs to make firm cost ' estimates for the overall project, but preliminary figures are in the range of $1.5 to $2.5 million over 2 - 4 years. To put this into perspective, a conservative estimate of the city's annual costs of dealing with maps and geographically -related data is in the range of $1.7 million. GIs efficiencies can reduce this amount by 30 - 50 percent or $0.5-S0.85 million per year. In addition, "soft dollar" savings will be realized in the areas of new capabilities, cost avoidance, and increased quality, accuracy, and availability of information. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council authorize the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with the GIs consulting firm of Plangraphics, Inc. which will allow the city to proceed with Phase II of the project. Because of the potential for large dollar expenditures, staff intends to proceed cautiously with this project, taking it a step at a time. Each possible application will be reviewed in terms of costs versus benefits, and a series of go/no-go points will be included in the project schedule with periodic reviews by the management guidance team." City Manager Burkett commented regarding the use of the General Fund Operating contingency and noted the dollars were not budgeted in any General Fund Account. Utilities Director Rich Shannon responded regarding the budgeting process ' within the Utilities with respect to the computer aided mapping project. Councilmember Azari supported the City's interest in exploring geographic information systems. Councilmember Mabry outlined his reasons for not supporting the Resolution which included the methods of funding the project, and the proposed increase in costs for providing wastewater service. Councilmember Horak commented on the geographic information systems currently being used by the City and expressed concern about the system not being budgeted for and encouraged the project be further researched. Councilmember Azari made a motion to adopt Resolution 89-142. THE MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND. -405- August 1, 1989 Staff Reports City Manager Burkett introduced Frank Bruno, the new Economic Development Administrator and mentioned his visit to Bellevue, Washington and pointed out the similarities between Bellevue and Fort Collins. Councilmember Reports Councilmember Maxey reported to Council on the trail symposium in Dayton, Ohio and announced his personal goal of establishing the trail system from downtown Fort Collins to downtown Loveland along the active railroad right-of-way. Mayor Winokur commented on his representation of the City at the Whitehouse Take Pride in America ceremony. Resolution 89-146 Setting Forth the Intention of the City to Issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the ESAB Automation. Inc. Proiect Adopted Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "FINANCIAL IMPACT Industrial Development Revenue Bonds are "on -behalf" of debt, not actual debt of the City. The IDRBs will be repaid from revenue generated by the project. The bonds do not constitute a debt of the City. The City will receive a fee of 1116 of one percent of the present value of the projected outstanding annual debt of the project, as provided for in the City's IDRB policies, to be used for economic development purposes. This fee is dependent upon the interest rates and repayment schedule of the debt and is estimated to be approximately $30,000. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On July 20, 1989, ESAB Automation, Inc., submitted an application to the City for an Inducement Resolution in the amount of $6.73 million. The proposed resolution would induce the corporation to acquire, construct, and equip manufacturing facilities within the City's corporate limits. Development would occur at a site located in OakRidge Business Park along Harmony Road at Innovation Drive. The project facilities will contain approximately 120,000 square feet of space. ESAB Automation, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of ESAB AB of Gothenborg, Sweden. ESAB Automation has been located in the Fort Collins area since 1978 when ESAB AB purchased Heath Engineering Company. It manufactures a complete line of metal fabricating shape cutting machines and robotic welding systems. The cutting machine line -406- August 1, 1989 expanded to include water and laser jet technologies to cut plastics, glass, and other non-metal materials. The requested inducement amount is $6.73 million. The City's allocation for 1989 was $1,853,000 and has been committed to other projects. This request for inducement envisions the use of an allocation from the statewide balance which must be applied for after the City's Inducement Resolution is adopted. Protect Budget and Use of Proceeds The estimated budget for the project is as follows: Bond Proceeds $6,730,000 less issuance costs 130.000 Cost of Assets $6,600,000 Building $3,776,000 Land & Site Improvements 1,253,000 Equipment 1,571,000 $6,600,000 The proceeds of the issue will be applied to these total costs. The equipment cost consists of major equipment used in the manufacturing process and has an expected useful life of 10 years. The buildings contemplated have an expected life of 40 years and the land and site improvements an expected life of 40 years. The average economic life of the assets contemplated in the project is about 33 years. The anticipated life of the bond issue is 20 to 25 years. Economic Benefits The project, if completed, will yield direct and indirect benefits to the Fort Collins economy. Direct Benefits Annual Property Tax (Assessed Va7ue=31,960,004) One-time Use Tax Receipts Indirect Benefits $139,100 $17,000 to City 64,000 100% to City $ 186,000 $71,000 to City It is estimated that nearly all of the companies products will be sold outside the City limits, so the sales tax 'proceeds are expected to be minimal, however, about 10 percent of its operating expenditures, excluding labor costs, will be made locally. 1 -407- August 1, 1989 ' Projected new employment opportunities for local residents over the five year expansion will be about 130 positions. The majority of these positions are expected to be hired from the local job market. The average salary is projected to be from $20,000 to about $23,500 per employee. Assuming one half of the payroll is to be spent locally and be subject to the sales and use tax, about $10,000 per year will be generated from new jobs when the expansion is complete. The preliminary cash flow is based on a 20 year bond life with an average interest rate of 7.2%. Monthly debt service payments will be approximately $53,200. Based on the preliminary estimates, the debt coverage ratio begins at 2.2 to 1 in the first year and grows to 3.3 to I in the fifth year. The applicant has pledged to acquire a bank letter of credit which will fully guarantee the payment of principal and interest on the bonds in the event that revenue from the project are insufficient. Presently, it is expected that the letter of credit will be from either a Swedish bank or ESAB's primary bank in the U. S. located in North Carolina. Summary This analysis serves as an overview of the application. Staff has ' evaluated the application and finds that it is consistent with the City's policies and guidelines for issuing industrial development revenue bonds. The IDRB Criteria Evaluation sheet is attached for review. The project received 73 of a possible 100 points. Staff is therefore recommending approval of the inducement resolution." Councilmember Mabry withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to a perceived conflict of interest. Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt Resolution 89-146. Finance Director Alan Krcmarik, gave a brief presentation and responded to questions from Council. The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 89-146 was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. (Councilmember Mabry withdrawri)'- THE MOTION CARRIED. ®- August 1, 1989 Ordinance No. 107, 1989 Granting an ' Exemption to ESAB Automation, Inc. for Certain Development and Utility Fees. Adopted on Second Reading Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Ordinance, which was adopted by a 3-2 vote on First Reading on July 18, makes provision for the waiver of certain fees by the Council in recognition of the positive economic impact ESAB Automations, Inc. will have on the economic development and job base of the City. This determination is based on the fact that the Company is a basic industry that will provide upward to 120 new manufacturing jobs over a five year period in the City. These jobs will generate a cumulative estimate of $890,487 in sales tax over a five year period. The fact that this is an existing, expanding company that will provide additional basic job opportunities and increased economic activity justifies, in the staff's opinion, the Council authorizing the waiver of the above identified development fees. This Ordinance appropriates an amount not to exceed $150,000 from prior year reserves to reimburse the appropriate City funds." Councilmember Mabry withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to a I perceived conflict of interest. Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to adopt Ordinance No. 107, 1989 on Second Reading. Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, expressed concern about the lack of benefit to City taxpayers and opposed incentives for the company. Tom McKenna, 3500 Rolling Green, stated that he believed the incentives set a bad precedent for future businesses, expressed concern regarding those jobs not going to current Fort Collins residents, and opposed subsidies going to industries. Wayne Baltz, 829 Gallup Road, opposed the ordinance and expressed his belief that private industry should pay its own way. Ed Stoner, 701 Cherokee, representing Fort Collins, Inc., and noted the City's efforts to attract ESAB and outlined the benefits to be gained by retaining the company. Pete Mathis, 1816 Busch Court, ESAB Vice -President, spoke of the financial payback modification(s) and detailed the revised amounts which totaled $125,000 and spoke of ESAB's contributions to the local economy over the past 40 years. -409- August 1, 1989 Mayor Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to amend Ordinance No. 107, 1989 on Second Reading by deleting "water rights requirements," in three places. Councilmember Maxey expressed satisfaction with the amendment and commented on ESAB being on a metered water rate. The vote on Mayor Winokur's motion to amend Ordinance No. 107, 1989 on Second Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Horak commented on the City's economic development policy and spoke of the fees being waived, thus retaining ESAB. He stated that he believed that the City and the community should be involved and responsible for retaining ESAB. Councilmember Azari stated she believed that ESAB had made tremendous contributions to the community, had been a good employer, encouraged its employees to participate in community life and leadership, and stated she hoped the prospective jobs with ESAB would remain in Fort Collins. She pointed out the overall benefits that Fort Collins would receive by having ESAB remain and expand in the community. ' Councilmember Edwards commented on the City's responsibility to retain and maintain industry, thus ensuring the economic viability of the community, and stated he would support the Ordinance and the fee waiver. Mayor Winokur stated his support for the motion and for ESAB as a local company and the important role ESAB has played as a corporate citizen of Fort Collins. Councilmember Horak clarified his support for waiving $43,066 in street oversizing fees thus being consistent with the current policies and stated he would not support an ordinance waiving $116,672 in fees. The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion to adopt Ordinance No. 107, 1989 as amended on Second Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: Councilmember Horak. (Councilmember Mabry withdrawn) -- THE MOTION CARRIED. -410- August 1, 1989 Items Relating to Taft Hill Road and ' Horsetooth Road Intersection Protect Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Second Reading of Ordinance No. 108, 1989, Transferring Monies from the Taft Hill Road & Laporte Avenue Intersection to the Taft Hill Road and Horsetooth Road Intersection Project to Fund the Extension of Horsetooth Road. Resolution 89-136 Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute a Change Order for the Extension of Horsetooth Road with the Taft Hill/Horsetooth Intersection Project. (withdrawn on 7118) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 109, 1989 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Taft Hill Road and Horsetooth Road Intersection Project for the Poudre School District's Portion of the 20" Water Line. On July 18, Councii adopted the following items by a 5-0 vote: Ordinance No. 108, 1989 on First Reading; Ordinance No. 109, 1989 on First Reading; Resolution 89-137 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Poudre R-1 School District for the Construction of a Water Line with the Taft Hi11/Horsetooth Intersection Project; and Resolution 89-138 Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute a Change Order for the ' Extension of the 20" Water Line with the Taft Hil1/Horsetooth Intersection Project. Resolution 89-136 was withdrawn to this date. The Taft Hill Road and Horsetooth Road Intersection project, which is presently under construction and is scheduled to be completed by the end of August, will construct Horsetooth Road 400' to the west of Taft Hill Road. The proposed actions will approve and fund the 1,100' extension of Horsetooth Road to the west providing a paved access to the new school, which is presently under construction and is scheduled to be open for the fall of 1990. The extension will also connect with an existing paved portion of Horsetooth Road, which was paved with the construction of the Springfield Subdivision, to provide a paved access to the subdivision. Prior to constructing the street extension a 20" water line must be installed. The water line will serve the new school and future development to the west of Taft Hill Road. Construction of the street and water line extensions could begin on August 11, once funds are available, and could be completed by the end of September." Councilmember Horak withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to a perceived conflict of interest. Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to adopt Ordinance No. 108, 1989 on Second Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Mabry, and Winokur. Nays: None. (Councilmember Maxey out ' of the room) (Councilmember Horak withdrawn) -411- August 1, 1989 THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt Resolution No. 89-136. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Mabry, and Winokur. Nays: None. (Councilmember Maxey out of the room) (Councilmember Horak withdrawn) THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt Ordinance No. 109, 1989 on Second Reading. Mayor Winokur expressed satisfaction with the progress that had been made with the school board regarding the calculation of school costs in the future and the positive working relationship between the community and school board. The vote on Councilmember Azari's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 109, 1989 on Second Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Mabry, and Winokur. Nays: None. (Councilmember Maxey out of the room) THE MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance No. 111, 1989, Amending Sections 2-49, 2-50, 2-51 and 2-55 of the Code Relating to the Council Appeals Process. Adopted on Second Reading Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Ordinance, which was adopted 5-1 on First Reading'on July 18, amends the Council appeals process so as to require that an appellant, in submitting a notice of appeal, must not only recite the allegations of error but must also include a summary of the facts in the record which support the allegations. Other changes clarify certain details about how an appellant is •notified of any defects in the notice of appeal. Finally, the ordinance permits the normal procedure at the hearing on appeal to be modified in the case of multiple appeals." Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by adopt Ordinance No. 111, 1989 on Second Reading. Azari, Edwards, Horak, Mabry, and Winokur. Nays Maxey out of the room) THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Azari, to Yeas: Councilmembers None. (Councilmember -412- August 1, 1989 Ordinance No. 112, 1989, Amending ' Chapter 2 of the Code so as to Establish Certain Rules of Ethical Conduct and to Create an Ethics Review Board for the Council and Members of Boards and Commissions' of the City, Adopted on Second Reading Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 18, establishes certain rules of conduct for officers and employees of the City to supplement the newly enacted provisions of the City Charter. It also codifies the existence of an Ethics Review Board which would review questions pertaining to possible conflicts of interest of Council members and the members of City boards and commissions. At Council's direction, two options have been added to the ordinance for Second Reading. Under the section dealing with gifts and honors (Section 2-568(b)(3)], Option I would prohibit the acceptance of honorariums for speeches and public appearances. Under Option 2, honorariums would be expressly permitted." Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to I adopt Ordinance No. 112, 1989 on Second Reading, Option 1, which prohibits honoraria. Councilmember Edwards made a motion, to amend Ordinance No. 112, 1989 on Second Reading to include an additional sentence in Section 2-568 (b) (1) as follows: "No officer or employee who has filed a statement of conflict of interest with the City Clerk under Article IV, Sec. IX of the Charter shall knowingly elicit, accept or inspect any confidential information pertaining tothe subject matter of such conflict of interest". Councilmember Horak accepted Councilmember Edwards' motion as a friendly amendment to his previous motion. Councilmember Maxey expressed concern about confidential materials relating to a conflict of interest thus depriving individual councilmembers information regarding important matters. City Attorney Roy clarified the terms' applying to honoraria regarding all officers and employees refraining from accepting payment for any speeches, debates, or other public events. He stated he believed there would be no exception to those terms and outlined that the terms did not extend to any personal capacity as a speaker. He clarified that payment of expenses in connection with a professional speech could be allowed. IDWI August 1, 1989 ' The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 112, 1989 on Second Reading as amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Resolution 89-145 Adopting the Downtown Plan as an Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Not Considered Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is a request to adopt the Downtown Plan as an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Downtown Plan is one of a series of special area/neighborhood plans that have been recently adopted [the others include the Historic Old Town Area Plan (1980), Eastside Neighborhood Plan (1986), Poudre River Trust Land Use Policy Plan (1986) and, the Westside Neighborhood Plan (1989)]. The Downtown Plan will refine the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the particular concerns of this special area. Adoption of the Plan ensures that the forecasts and directions are taken seriously. The Plan contains specific statements of policy in areas of land use, transportation, urban design, character and image, natural environment, on -street parking, economic development, maintenance and security. Each policy is accompanied by specific ideas for implementation. BACKGROUND In January, 1987, a planning team composed of a citizens' steering committee, Planning and Zoning Board, and professional planning and marketing consultants, set out to study the Downtown area and propose changes and improvements to revitalize the area. The result of this effort is the Downtown Plan. The preparation of the Plan was closely monitored by the Planning and Zoning Board and involved the advice and input of the Downtown Plan steering and functional advisory committees, Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Business Association, Parks and Recreation Board, Landmark Preservation Commission, Cultural Resources Board, Urban Growth Area Board, Fort Collins Railway Society, Natural Resources Board, Larimer County Planning staff, city staff and the public through various public meetings, work sessions and individual contact. Various changes and/or additions to the Downtown Plan have been made in response to this input. The Planning and Zoning Board and ,City staff believe that the Downtown Plan presents guidance to the problems of Downtown Fort Collins and will serve as a guide for future public and private actions. Planning Process The preparation of a plan for the Downtown area has long been discussed and ' anticipated. In 1977, the Goals and Objectives document contained -414- August 1, 1989 statements calling for the preparation of a plan. These statements were ' reinforced in the Land Use Policies Plan (1979). Since the adoption of these documents, various plans and studies were prepared for portions of the Downtown and/or for selected issues facing the Downtown area, for example, the Old Town area. Since 1974, however, no comprehensive review of the area has been undertaken. In 1986, an opportunity presented itself to the City and DDA staff to prepare a plan for the entire Downtown area. A financial and manpower commitment was made at that time and the preparation of the plan was begun. Professional marketing (Ross Consulting Group) and planning/design (EDAW) consultants were retained to assist the staff in the preparation of the Plan. A citizens' steering committee was formed to help guide the consultants and City staff in the preparation of the Plan policies. The steering committee consisted of 14 core volunteers (although the number expanded to as many as 26) representing various interest groups including public housing, design professionals, developers and property owners, DDA, DBA, Chamber of Commerce, Fort Collins Inc., Planning and Zoning Board, Downtown residents, abutting residential neighborhoods, Parking Commission, League of Women Voters, retailers and office workers, and general citizenry. This group developed a mission statement and established general goals and policies for the Downtown Plan. In addition, five advisory committees were formed on specific Downtown issues. The "functional advisory committees" added more detail to the general goals established by the Steering Committee as well as identified specific actions for implementation. The steering and functional advisory committees met on many, many occasions ' over a 12 month period. Staff also actively collected information, researched issues, prepared graphic designs, and provided guidance and support to the citizen groups. In addition, the DDA "and Planning and Zoning Board participated in the process. Last summer (1988), a written draft was prepared which summarized the work of the committees. The draft was reviewed in detail by the Steering Committee and a public hearing was held. The Steering Committee approved the draft and City staff prepared a Final draft report. In January, 1989, a draft plan was completed and presented to the Planning and Zoning Board for its review. Over two hundred copies were distributed to interested individuals and groups. In the next two months, several "informational" meetings were conducted by the Planning and Zoning Board. Beginning in late- January, detailed work sessions were conducted with downtown groups, various boards and commissions, DDA, DBA, Downtown Plan Steering Committee and the Planning and Zoning Board. Also, three public meetings were held. The product of this effort was a collection of comments and suggestions for changes and additions to the draft Plan. In April and May, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the suggestions and made changes to the Draft Plan. The most recent edition of the Plan, dated June, 1989, reflects the changes as identified by the Planning and Zoning Board. It is the product of I literally thousands of hours of effort on the part of the Downtown Plan -415- August 1, 1989 ' Steering Committee, by the functional advisory committees, citizens through public testimony, the Planning and Zoning Board, and various City boards and commissions. It represents a vision for the Downtown area for the next 20 years. Summary of Plan The focus of the Plan is identifying opportunities to create a unique, diverse, and recognizable Downtown area, with new development and activities enhancing its function as a desirable place to work, live and play. One of the keys to successful Downtown development is the creation of amenities and attractions that appeal to the visitor market. The Plan envisions strong pedestrian linkages between activities, unified public signage and landscaping elements, enhancement of open space areas and gateways, adaptive reuse of historic structures, and extension of the historic trolley to strengthen the image and function of Downtown. The Plan identifies six basic land use areas or districts. Within each of these districts, a mixture of land uses is permitted while maintaining the predominant land use character of each area. The most intensive development occurs in the core of the Downtown known as the Canyon Avenue and Old City Center districts. The retail core, known as the Old City Center District, remains centered along College Avenue and in the Old Town area. The high density office core, known as the Canyon Avenue District, is confined to a 21-block area located west and south of the retail area. The Plan also recommends new housing, destination retail and office uses, light manufacturing, and similar uses in appropriate areas. Buffer areas are provided to serve as cushions between the adjacent low density residential neighborhoods and the commercial core. The Plan also recommends the lower intensity, neighborhood commercial areas along Riverside Drive be retained and enhanced to support the residential and working population. The low density residential uses in the surrounding neighborhoods are maintained. As Downtown becomes more desirable, new, medium and high density housing stock is introduced in close -in locations. Finally, a balanced street and transit system is planned. In the long range, a new loop street is anticipated around Old Town to remove undesirable through traffic. The future extension of Vine Drive to College Avenue provides access to future development northwest of town. The importance of the Mason/Howes one-way couplet is strengthened by the continuous connection to College Avenue. Bicycling and walking are encouraged as a primary means of transportation within the area. Downtown transit service is expanded to include additional routes and a new transit center as the employee and shopper demand grows. The real and perceived problems of on -street parking are resolved. Abundant parking is provided in a positive, friendly and helpful light. Implications of Adootion ' 1. What is an "Element" of the Comprehensive Plan? -416- August 1, 1989 The City's Comprehensive Plan has been the cornerstone of this community's ' planning effort since the mid-1960's and has evolved to keep pace with changing needs and new theories of public decision -making. At present, the following elements of the Fort Collins' Comprehensive Plan have been officially adopted: Goals and Objectives (1977) Land Use Policies Plan (1979) Historic Old Town Area Plan (1980) Master Street Plan (1981, 1982) Air Quality Monitoring and Control Plan (1985) Poudre River Trust Land Use Policies Plan (1986) Eastside Neighborhood Plan (1986) Parks and Recreation Master Plan (1988) Westside Neighborhood Plan (1989) Despite the changing subject of these plans, some consistent threads characterize each of the elements of the Comprehensive Plan. First, the elements are each fundamentally a guide to the "physical" development of the City. They are the translation of values into a scheme that describes how, why, when and where to build, rebuild, or preserve the City. Secondly, they are "long range." That means the elements cover a time period greater than one year, usually five years or more. The plans are slightly "utopian" and challenge and inspire us with a vision of what might be. As one philosopher once said, "Make no little plans, they have no magic." A fourth characteristic is that the plans are "comprehensive," and ' cover all the functions that make a city or neighborhood work, such as transportation, housing, land use, utility systems and recreation. Lastly, the plans are a "statement of policy," covering such community desires as quantity, character, location and rate of growth and indicates how these desires are to be achieved. 2. Why adopt the Plan? Central to the notion of the Downtown Plan is that it is a statement of what the community wants, a listing of desires, and an expression of ambitions. The Plan shall also serve as a policy guide for decision -making by the City Council, Planning and Zoning Board, and City staff and a myriad of private interests including property owners, developers, builders, homeowners, etc. As a statement of policy, the Plan can have tremendous influence, but that influence is only realized within .the context of a total planning program. The most evident way in which the Plan will be used will be as a guide to decision -making in the land use regulation and capital improvements programming process. First, the Downtown Plan will guide any amendments to the current implementation tools including the zoning ordinance or map, Land Development Guidance System, and subdivision regulations. Second, the capital improvements program and budget are implementation devices which were guided by the contents of a plan. The Downtown Plan will be a factor in setting priorities among the competing demands for a share of the ' capital budget. Finally, builders, land developers, .and businesses can -417- August 1, 1989 ' learn of the City's intentions as indicated by the Plan and be guided accordingly. Generally speaking, the adopted Downtown Plan as such would not be enforceable against either individual landowners or the City unless and until the provisions of the Plan were implemented through the subsequent adoption of appropriate ordinances. For planned unit developments, however, the existing review criteria in the LDGS include the requirement that proposed developments conform to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The policies contained within the Downtown Plan would help supplement, define and clarify those criteria and could be applied against future developments in the neighborhood. Also, the policies could be applied in the review of RM and RH site plan and rezonings, where the adopted review criteria include conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 3. What does it mean if Council adopts the Downtown Plan? The intent of the Downtown Plan is to make a public statement of the City's policies with regard to the future development of the area, formal adoption is the action of political support. Adoption is no guarantee of implementation. Elements of the Comprehensive Plan are decision -guiding documents containing non -binding policies. However, it is an important step in the process of preparation, publicizing, and endorsing of downtown goals and objectives for physical development. Of course, the Plan is an important first step for all types of ordinance revisions and enforcement changes. 4. How will the Plan be implemented? Chapter 4 describes a variety of actions to implement each of the Downtown Plan policies. The actions are assigned a time frame suggesting the appropriate schedule for the project, program or regulation to begin. Lead and coordinating agencies responsible for implementation of an action also are identified. In some cases, the actions are indexed to a more detailed explanation in Chapter 5. As studies are undertaken, some actions may need to be amended, or in some cases, replaced with other proposals found to be better or more feasible. Many of the actions may take several years to implement. Both public and private investment will be required. It is important, however, that these details and the associated actions have a place in this Plan as they provide guidance toward achieving the vision of the Downtown Plan." Assistant Planning Director Joe Frank gave a brief presentation and outlined the history and main focus of the Plan which identified the opportunities to create a unique downtown and encouraged Council to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board to adopt the Downtown ' Plan as an Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. August 1, 1989 Linda Hopkins, The Group, Inc., read portions of a letter that had been ' previously submitted concerning the Downtown Plan and the downtown office market. She emphasized the importance of the downtown market demand and the lack of available land for future office development and encouraged the current market information be incorporated through the implementation of the plan, the zoning, and potential amendments to the Plan. Councilmember Horak expressed support for the elements of the letter and noted his discomfort with not making changes to the Plan. \ Assistant Planning Director Joe Frank agreed with the difficulties associated with office development in the downtown area and commented on the importance of focusing on identifying office space, the employment and the retail components in the downtown area. He summarized the intent of the policy statements within the Plan which encouraged the creation of an office core in the downtown area and stated he believed the Plan was not discouraging downtown office development but rather, the Plan recognized the long term needs of the community while focusing on space shortages. He noted the conflicts regarding the short-term and long-term economics and stated he believed the Plan adequately addressed the downtown market, but welcomed additional work on the Plan by staff and the Planning and Zoning Board. He stated he believed that the Plan adequately addressed the size of the central district for office development, but noted the Plan did not address the one-way street systems to allow for impacts and development and land use for the overall vitality of downtown. Linda Hopkins, The Group Inc., spoke about the intent of the office space component in a multi -faceted and noted the information , plan on office space warranted delaying implementation of the Plan. She summarized the short-term, near -term, and market driven concerns and stated The Group, Inc. was looking for the most affective way to resolve the concerns about development of downtown. Councilmember Horak noted the reasonableness of the concerns presented in the letter from The Group and encouraged a delay of action on Resolution 89-145, so that further research could be done to develop a more affective and solid planning document. Councilmember Edwards stated he believed the concerns were significant and stated he did not feel compelled to adopt the Plan. He expressed support for making improvements to enhance the Plan and proposed staff work with the authors of the -letter to resolve the differences. Councilmember Azari pointed out the Planning and Zoning Board had not had the opportunity to review the letter and spoke in favor of the Board reviewing the information to make necessary changes prior to Council approval. Councilmember Maxey expressed concern about the similarity of the proposed Westside Plan traffic circulation patterns and the Downtown Plan and commented on the circulation plans not meeting the original objective of providing traffic circulation in and around the downtown area. He ' -419- August 1,11989 encouraged review of the aspects involving the railroad and the Fort Collins Parkway. Councilmember Mabry expressed the need for answers to be found to the questions that were raised in the letter. Mayor Winokur suggested that staff assimilate the information that had been presented, schedule the material for Planning and Zoning Board review, and bring recommendations to Council within 30-60 days. Council Motion and Direction for Lodging Tax Use Option 1 Adopted Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At a recent worksession, Council discussed some of the issues surrounding the use of lodging tax monies for cultural and recreational events programming and the mechanism for funding these events. Council requested further background information on the process known as Fort Fund. This paper is prepared in response to that request. The use of 20 percent of the lodging tax monies collected to fund cultural ' development and programming has been in place for two and one-half years or five funding cycles. Council has asked to review this program in terms of meeting the requirements of the lodging tax ordinance and to review possible options for allocating these monies. The agenda item summary will provide information on the history of Fort Fund, as well as different processes that could be used to allocate this money should Council wish to continue this use of the lodging tax. Staff is asking for direction on the continuation of Fort Fund and the funding option Council wishes to approve. Staff would ask that the direction be provided in the form of a motion. Staff will then return to Council with the resolution detailing the preferred option. BACKGROUND On February 21, 1984, Council adopted Ordinance Number 20, levying a lodging tax in Fort Collins. The lodging tax "shall be used for the purpose of acquiring facilities and promoting tourism, conventions and other activities which utilize public accommodations within the city and for the purpose of studying and reducing the impact of such activities upon the facilities and infrastructure of the City." The three percent (3%) lodging tax is paid by the visitor or traveler occupying a hotel, motel, or accommodations room within the City of Fort Collins. Of the current revenues generated by the lodging tax, the Fort ' Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), under agreement with the City, receives 70 percent of the revenues for operation and administration -420- August 1, 1989 1 of the bureau. 20 percent of the lodging tax funds is distributed to the Cultural Resources Board's Fort Fund, and the Maintenance, Mitigation and Improvement account receives the remaining 10 percent; 10 percent is approximately $20,000 per year. This mitigation money is used to fund the City's Fourth of July celebration and support for major events at CSU such as football games. The City's historical files do not indicate the rationale behind the determination of these specific percentages. The intent of the lodging tax is to provide a source of funding which will be used to generate an increase in the local tourism industry. One of the most effective means of attracting tourists is to provide attractions, \ events, and facilities that offer something unique to not only the community, but to the visitors as well. In December of 1986, a Council subcommittee of Larry Estrada, Barbara Lieb7er, and Barbara Rutstein recommended guidelines by which the lodging tax revenue could be dedicated to cultural development and programming. The Cultural Resources Board was charged with distributing 20 percent of the lodging tax revenues earmarked for cultural events by Ordinance Number 78, 1988, amending the code covering the responsibilities of the Cultural Resources Board. Upon satisfaction of the criteria, applicants were awarded reimbursable or non -reimbursable funds. The original policy guidelines split all monies received equally between monies given as grants (non -reimbursable) and monies given as loans (reimbursable). The intent of this program is to attract visitors to the community by adding or enhancing special events. The first session of provides the funding first six months of funding and a brief provided. funding began in January history through the five 1989. The chart details description of the event CINCO DE MAYO COMMITTEE Cinco de Mayo Celebration CROSSROADS GUILD Quilt Exhibit FORT COLLINS CHILDREN'S THEATRE Velveteen Rabbit FORT COLLINS CIVIC BALLET Poudre Legacy (Dance Performance) POSTER EXHIBITION COMMITTEE International Poster Exhibit 1,000 OPENSTAGE THEATRE Playwright's Festival FORT COLLINS BUCKAROOS Softball Tournament 1987. The following list cycles which includes the the organization receiving and the amount of dollars $2,440� Ent 1,500 1,000 (later returned -event changed) 750. 850 (later returned) -421- August 1, 1989 FORT COLLINS CIVIC BALLET Summer Dance Workshops Second Session - August 1987 CANYON CONCERT BALLET Nutcracker Ballet Package DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Jazz Festival DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Ethnic Food Festival FOOTHILLS CIVIC THEATRE Winter Musical FORT COLLINS MUSEUM Traveling Exhibits ON WITH THE DREAM COMMITTEE Martin Luther King Days LARIMER CHORALE Fall Concert/Lamm Third Session - February 1988 ASIAN AMERICAN Chinese New Year CINCO DE MAYO COMMITTEE Cinco de Mayo Celebration CSU GOLDEN KEY HONOR SOCIETY Johnny Smith Concert DANCE CONNECTION Treasure Connection DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION St. Patrick's Day Parade FOOTHILLS CIVIC THEATRE Summer Outdoor Presentation FORT COLLINS COUNCIL ON ARTS AND HUMANITIES 21st Anniversary FRONT RANGE CHAMBER PLAYERS Intimate Stage of the 20th Century OFFICE OF ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS. Asian Fest RAWHIDE MARATHON FOUNDATION Rawhide Marathon OPENSTAGE THEATRE "Greater Tuna" performance 1,500 (reimbursable -funds I repaid) 1,300 2,300 800 1,500 1,385 (later returned) 700 1,000 250 900 ' 1,210 700 (later returned -event cancelled) 1,500 (reimbursable $1,000 repaid) 1,000 1,000 (returned -event cancelled) 300 250 4,000 (returned -event cancelled) 5,000 (returned -event cancelled) ' -422- August 1, 1989 I Fourth Session - August 1988 FORT COLLINS FESTIVAL COMMITTEE City -Wide Festival 1,000 (returned -change of committee) FORT COLLINS VERY SPECIAL ART Dance Troupe Performance 1,250 Arts Festival 1,250 POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Coloradoan Run 5,000 SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBER SHOP AND QUARTET SINGING IN AMERICA 1,295 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Artists in Action Weekend 2,000 (reimbursable-f1,000 repaid) Fifth Session - January 1989 - Upcoming Events CENTENNIAL CHILDREN'S CHORUS "Dessert Theatre" performance 400 CROSSROADS SAFEHOUSE Quilt Exhibit 600 ' CSU FINE ARTS SERIES Gwendolyn Brooks 1,500 CSU OFFICE OF ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS Asian Fest 1,500 NEW WEST FEST COMMITTEE City -Wide Festival 10,000 FORT COLLINS COUNCIL ON ARTS AND HUMANITIES Community Self -Portrait 3,000 HOSPICE Bike Rally 2,550 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FORT COLLINS Garden Tour 300 LASSO DANCE COMPANY Lecture Demonstrations 1,300 PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO Children's Original Performances 700 POUDRE VALLEY ART LEAGUE Regional Art Show 800 UNITY OF FORT COLLINS M. Scott Peck Lecture 800. The intent of this Fort Fund money essentially was to act as seed money to generate more tourism dollars into the Fort Collins. economy. Due to the difficulty in collecting residence data on people who attend funded events, we do not know how successful these events were in attracting people outside our community to come to Fort Collins to spend their dollars: The -423- August 1, 1989 effectiveness of this historical funding meeting this tourism goal would ' need to be analyzed in terms of subjective criteria. Over the life of the lodging tax program, $108,146 has come into the Fort Fund account. The allocation currently generates approximately $40,000 per year. In the five funding cycles, $54,830 has been spent for events. Much of the reason for monies not being spent has been based on the reimbursable formula dictated in the original direction provided to the Cultural Resources Board. Application for the reimbursable money has been quite low while application for the non -reimbursable portion has been quite high. If the Cultural Resources Board maintains responsibility for this fund, they will present suggested changes in these guidelines to the Council. The Council asked that staff develop different options for allocating Fort Fund money should this use of the lodging tax continue. Staff has identified several different models that could be used in this process. Option I The Cultural Resources Board would continue to administer the Fort Fund. The Cultural Resources Board has been responsible for administering this fund since its inception in 1987. The Board has been through five funding cycles. Detail guidelines for funding have been established by the Board and have been used in each of these five allocation cycles. New guidelines have been developed and will be submitted to Council should the Cultural Resources Board continue to be the funding mechanism. As in the past, ' various groups within the community would present proposals to the Cultural Resources Board. Based on a review of these proposals and the intent of the lodging tax ordinance, the Board would recommend specific projects for funding. Contracts would then be signed by the appropriate City staff with the contracting agencies, i.e. the arts or sports groups presenting the proposal. Option II 20 percent of the lodging tax would go to a new account in Cultural Services and be used to offset rental fees for events of a cultural, historical, recreational , or athletic nature that rent public, non-profit facilities. A formula based upon the specific criteria would be established that would allow staff to make the decision about which events will receive funding. The criteria would be based upon economic impact on the community, the- number of days over which an event took place, and the number of people it attracted to the community. Staff will not be judging the merits of the event, rather the formula for allocation will be based on objective criteria. Data for this formula would be supplied by the applicant. These criteria reflect the relationship between the purpose of .the lodging tax and the Cultural Programming Account. The current reserve in the Cultural Programming Account would be allocated to Cultural Services to be used for Lincoln Center special events. In ' 1990, and each year following, of the amount that Cultural Services receives from the lodging tax, 10 percent would be retained by Cultural -424- August 1, 1989 Services for them to create special events, and 90 percent be allocated to community applicants. Option III The Convention and Visitors Bureau (or other organizations who may be awarded the contract) would assume the role currently performed by the Cultural Resource s Board in allocating 20 percent to applicants. The same process would be used as is currently used by the Cultural Resources Board (revised guidelines). Option IV The Cultural Resources Board would perform an analysis similar to the current process, however, instead of deciding how much each event will be awarded, the Board would make these award recommendations to the City Council. The City Council would then decide the final award. This is similar to the CDBG allocation model. Option V This 20 percent of the lodging tax would remain in the General Fund. Council would decide how the money should be spent using the normal budget decision process. Option VI Turn the 20 percent over to the Fort Collins Foundation, and ask that organization to distribute the money, using the same procedure as is currently used by the Cultural Resources Board. Option VII Place 20 percent of the lodging tax in the Cultural Services budget, and staff would be charged with distributing the money to community groups using the same procedure as is currently used by the Cultural Resources Board. Staff is asking for Council's direction on the continuation of Fort Fund. If it is Council's desire to continue the Fort Fund allocation, staff would ask for direction on a change, if any, in the allocation process. Staff will return to the -Council a resolution based on this direction." Councilmember Edwards expressed concerns about delegating authority to the Cultural Resources Board. Councilmember Horak preferred the funds be administered by staff with guidelines approved by Council. Jane Folsom, Cultural Resources Board Chairperson, presented an estimate of the board's time commitment, gave an update on Fort Fund, and responded to questions from Council. -425- August 1, 1989 Councilmember Azari spoke of her liaison position with the Cultural ' Resources Board and noted Board concern for support from Council. She expressed support for an exchange of information between Council and the Cultural Resources Board. Councilmember Maxey commented on the events funded by Fort Fund and expressed satisfaction with the selections of the Cultural Resources Board. Councilmember Edwards pointed out the original issues that centered around the reimbursible and non-reimbursible element of the program and expressed his discomfort with the 10 percent mitigation portion of the lodging tax allocation. He suggested the funds could be better spent in cultural programming and stated it was difficult to see the direct correlation to tourism. Councilmember Azari spoke in favor of looking into the reimbursible and non-reimbursible issue and of providing guidance to the Cultural Resources Board. Jane Folsom, Cultural Resources Board Chairperson, welcomed guidance from Council regarding the distribution of reimbursible and non-reimbursible amounts of monies. She described the Board's interest in the 10 percent mitigation account and noted the Board would welcome an increase in the lodging tax percentage to 30 percent. Bruce Freestone, Producer, Open Stage Theatre Company, emphasized the , importance of Council support and concern for the activities funded by Fort Fund and expressed concern that the Fund not be lost in the City accounts. He requested direction from Council to the Cultural Resources Board allowing it to broaden the scope and approach towards tourism. Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to continue with Option 1. Councilmember Edwards commented on the issues regarding the advisability of Council delegating the final authority for appropriations to the Cultural Resources Board and suggested the public and the organizations that Fort Fund serve deserve the right to appeal those decisions to Council. Councilmember Azari commented on the need for improved communication with the Cultural Resources Board and suggested Board reports be presented to Council. Councilmember Horak expressed opposition to Council delegating authority to the Cultural Resources Board and encouraged an appeal process. Councilmember Mabry commented on the workings of the current process and asked the Cultural Resources Board to review the procedures and recommend changes to Council. He supported the reimbursible program and spoke in opposition to Council taking over the responsibility for the funding ' -426- August 1, 1989 ' allocations. He commented on Council's willingness to hear appeals and encouraged the continuation of the current process. Councilmember Edwards stated he would not support the motion and spoke against Council relinquishing the final authority for the funding allocations. He commented on the accountability issue and encouraged establishing Council guidelines to provide direction. Mayor Winokur stated he would support the motion and encouraged Council look into the current procedures. He spoke in favor of the Council liaison working with the Cultural Resources Board to resolve the key issues and make recommendations to improve the current process. He supported the reimbursible issue and stated he was comfortable with the proportions of the current lodging tax amounts with respect to the cultural programming fund. The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to continue with Option 1 was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Edwards and Horak. THE MOTION CARRIED. Resolution 89-147 Creating a Community Air Ouality Task Force. Adopted as Amended ' Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed Community Air Quality Task Force would advise City Council on policies and programs to improve and maintain all aspects of air quality, although emphasis would be on carbon monoxide pollution. The resolution gives the Task Force two specific assignments and calls for Council to evaluate continuation of the Task Force following completion of those assignments. Creation of a Community Air Quality Task Force fulfills a current City Council goal. Council faces significant decisions about air quality in the - months ahead, and the Task Force can provide useful advise regarding those decisions. The Task Force can also help to build the community consensus so essential for effective implementation of air pollution control programs. To solicit a community input on the nature and functions of the proposed Task Force, staff sent the draft resolution to approximately 30 community leaders 10 days prior to the August I Council meeting. Comments are trickling in at this writing. At the Council meeting, staff is prepared to summarize the comments received. -427- August 1, 1989 The proposed Task Force o Consists of nine members appointed by City Council; o Recommends policies and programs to improve and maintain air quality; o Has two specific tasks: (1) To advise Council on the federally -mandated carbon monoxide compliance plan and (2) recommend and needed changes in the June 1985 Air Quality Monitoring and Control Plan for the City of Fort Collins; o Submits its work plan to Council within six months; o Coordinates its activities with other Boards and Commissions; o Would be dissolved after completing its assigned tasks, unless continued by City Council at that time. Reducing carbon monoxide levels is a high priority. This year the City must join with other local governments to amend the Fort Collins Element of the State Implementation Plan for air quality -- a package of enforceable measures designed to bring the Fort Collins area into compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for carbon monoxide (CO). The Task Force would be assigned to advise Council on all aspects of this federally mandated plan. 1 Since motor vehicles and wood burning cause 98% of the CO emissions, our CO ' plan needs to include control measures that reduce emissions from both of these sources. In particular, several wood -burning controls need to be considered, such as, o changing from voluntary to mandatory restrictions on high pollution days, o requiring low -pollution technology on any stove/fireplace in a home offered for sale, and o limiting new fireplace construction to natural gas units. Also several motor vehicle control measures need to be considered, such as, o employer -based trip reduction programs, o ridesharing promotions, o increased Transfort use, o conversion of fleets to methane or propane, o increased planning for mixed land use to reduce trip lengths, o promotion of cycling and walking through improved cyclist and pedestrian amenities, o air quality analysis of development proposals, and o promotion of telecommuting (working at home). Although completing a carbon monoxide plan 'has high priority, there are ' other issues equally important to the Forttollins community -- visible air pollution, wood smoke in City neighborhoods, wind-blown dust, and long-term -428- August 1, 1989 maintenance of air quality. The Task Force can assist Council in selecting appropriate actions in response to these air quality concerns. These issues are dealt with in the (1985) Air Quality Monitoring and Control Plan for the City of Fort Collins, and the Task Force would have the secondary assignment of reviewing that plan and recommending any needed revisions. The global issues of ozone depletion and greenhouse effect are emerging areas of concern, and the Task Force can help clarify which actions of the Fort Collins community, if any, would be appropriate in response to those issues." Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to adopt Resolution 89-147 as revised. Natural Resources Administrator Brian Woodruff gave a brief presentation highlighting the air quality program changes in the Resolution and responded to questions from Council. Councilmember Maxey made a motion to amend the last sentence in Section 5 to read "Successive six month period". THE MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND. Wayne Baltz, 829 Gallup Road, called attention to the terms "principal and secondary tasks" and encouraged the development of the task force. ' Mike Hauser, Executive Vice -President of the Chamber of Commerce, endorsed the creation of the Air Quality Task Force. Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to amend Section 2, by deleting "principal" and "secondary" from the last series of words, delete "principal" from the first line in Section 3, delete "secondary" in Section 4, and change the fifth sentence in Section 6 to read "recommendations of the Task Force to the Council regarding policies or programs that fall within the preview of another board or commission and are to be directed as an item of information to that board or commission." Councilmembers Maxey and Azari accepted Councilmember Mabry's amendment as a friendly amendment to their previous motion. Mayor Winokur suggested in the third line of Section 6, the word "encouraged" be changed to "directed". Councilmembers Maxey and Azari accepted Mayor Winokur's amendment as a friendly amendment to their previous motion. Councilmember Horak emphasized the State and Federal requirements, air quality monitoring awareness on the part of Council and staff, and stated the clear intent of Council was to resolve the issue, to make a significant difference. 'Zf�1: August 1, 1989 Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to ' insert the names of Councilmembers Winokur and Horak to serve on the Air Quality Task Force. Councilmembers Maxey and Azari accepted Councilmember Edwards' motion as a friendly amendment to their previous motion. Councilmember Azari spoke in support of the Air Quality Task Force issue and encouraged a shared community leadership with emphasis on environmental leadership. Mayor Winokur spoke in favor of the Task Force and indicated that air quality in Fort Collins should be addressed at the local level. He encouraged a permanent commitment from the citizens of Fort Collins to individually and collectively resolve the air quality issue. The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 89-147 as amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Other Business Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to , adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters relating to the City Attorney's mid -year performance review. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: Councilmember Horak. THE MOTION CARRIED. Adjournment At the conclusion of the Executive Session, Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey to adjourn the meeting to 6:00 p.m. on August 8, 1989 for the purpose of discussing personnel matters relating to the City Manager's mid -year performance review. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: Councilmember Horak. -430- August 1, 1989 Y� ' The meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk -431-