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August 20, 1991
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 20, 1991, 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 and Maxey.
Councilmember Winokur arrived at 6:35 p.m., Councilmember Horak arrived at 6:45
p.m.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Kirkpatrick
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Roy.
Citizen Participation
Duncan Philip, representing Concerned Citizens on Police Matters, P.O. Box 811,
stated he supported the creation of a citizen review board. He retracted a
' statement previously made regarding Chief Rainquet's involvement with a police
shooting in Longmont noting he was not the Chief of Police in Longmont at the
time of the shooting.
Cami Pearson, a Fort Collins Area United Way representative, expressed
appreciation to City Cable Programming Director Michael Gitter and City Cable
Production Director Mike Shultz for their assistance on the United Way campaign
video.
Agenda Review
City Manager Steve Burkett stated there were no changes to the agenda as
published.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 E. Harmony Road, request that Item #11 Resolution 91-114
Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into Intergovernmental Agreements with Colorado
State University and the Colorado Department of Corrections, be withdrawn from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"
the Consent Calendar will
be considered separately under Agenda Item #13,
Pulled
Consent Items.
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Literacy Program.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August
6, appropriates $69,515 in unanticipated revenue in the General Fund for
the continuation of the Library Adult Literacy Program.
In 1990, Light and Power obtained a powerline easement for the purpose of
installing pad mounted transformers. The current owners have requested
that the easement be reoriented and have granted a new easement, thereby
eliminating the need for the old easement. On August 6, Council accepted
the new replacement easement, located along the east and south lot lines
of 141 W. Mountain. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on
First Reading on August 6, vacates the old easement.
All City departments and private utility companies have been informed of
the proposed changes and have no objections.
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8. Items Related to the Adoption of a Hazardous Materials Risk Reduction I
Program.
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These ordinances, which were unanimously adopted on First Reading on August
6, implement the Hazardous Materials Risk Reduction Program that has been
under development since 1988. The Fire and Building Code ordinances amend
the 1988 Editions of these Codes, including local amendments, by updating
them with the most current hazardous materials .requirements of the 1991
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Editions. The Zoning Definitions, LOGS, I-L/I-P Performance Standards
include new requirements for a Hazardous Materials Impact Analysis for
development proposals that use or store hazardous materials.
9. Hea_rinq_and First_Readinq of Ordinance No. 101, 1991, Rezoninq 32.2 Acres
Residential to I-P, Industrial Park.
This is a request to rezone 32.2 acres, known as the Horsetooth Business
Park PUD from R-H, conditional High Density Residential to I-P, Industrial
Park. The site is located at the southwest corner of Horsetooth and
Timberline Road. The Horsetooth Business Park PUD includes the new Public
Service Company administration offices and service yard, as well as an
approved Master Plan for industrial and business service uses on the
remainder of the 32-acre site.
The petitioner for this rezoning is the W. W. Reynolds Companies, on behalf
of the property owner, Timberline Partnership.
This site has been zoned High Density Residential since the property was
annexed in 1977. A condition that the uses be limited to non-residential
uses was attached to the zoning in 1979. In 1982, the site was rezoned
to R-H with the condition that the site be developed through the PUD
process. Since that time, several PUD master plans and phase plans for
industrial and commercial uses have been approved for this site. The most
recent, Horsetooth Business Park PUD Master Plan and the preliminary and
final plans for the Public Service Company facility, were approved in April
of 1991.
The requested rezoning is I-P, Industrial Park. The Industrial Park
designation is for light industrial park areas containing controlled
industrial uses in proximity to areas zoned for residential use and along
arterial streets. All land uses permitted in the I-P Zone require approval
by the Director of Planning, via an administrative site plan review.
The proposed rezoning would bring the zoning into conformance with the
approved Horsetooth Business Park PUD Master Plan and the type of uses
planned and approved for the site. The I-P zoning would also be consistent
with existing zoning to the north and south of this site.
10. Resolution 91-
Ranch.
RBD, Inc. was awarded the contract to develop a sludge master plan to
perform the planning and engineering necessary to finalize the operating
plan for the site. A part of the master plan was to conduct research
' studies to determine the effects of sludge application to soils, vegetation
and surface water quality. Colorado State University Department of
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Agronomy has the qualifications and experience to carry out this
specialized applied research. The proposed agreement is to research test
plots to evaluate the effects of water and wastewater sludges on plant
species, nutrient uptake, runoff and leaching potential. A series of test
plots will be located at the ranch that will be representative of the soil
types, slopes and plant communities upon which large scale sludge
application may occur. Care will be taken to locate the test plots far
from potential receptors and any known water wells.
Currently, Police Services makes use of the Indoor Police Training
Facility, which includes an indoor shooting range, classroom and physical
skills training area. This facility is used by Police Services to train
officers in critical job skills, i.e., firearms training and proficiency;
arrest control, defensive tactics and baton training; CPR and First Aid
training; and crime scene and communication skills training. Management
and use of the facility is coordinated through the Fort Collins Police
Services training unit. Under the intergovernmental agreements, outside
law enforcement agencies will be permitted to use the facility for law
enforcement related training. Mutual police training needs can be enhanced '
by permitting inter -agency use of the facility. Police Services continues
to be approached by other regional law enforcement agencies seeking to use
the facility.
12. Routine Deeds and Easements.
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Powerline easement from Larry G. McCrery & Cynthia D. McCrery, 1318
S. College Avenue (Map ql), to install pad mount electric
transformer. Monetary consideration: $175.
Police Services and Employees.
As a result of direction received at a July 30, 1991, City Council
worksession, staff prepared this Resolution for Council consideration
regarding a Council policy on customer dissatisfaction with Police Services
or Police Services' employees.
This Resolution will initiate work on a Council policy to be concluded by
December 31, 1991, and designates the.Health and Safety Committee to take
the lead with the project. It also asks the Human Relations Commission to
conduct an analysis of its ro9e and processes with potential
recommendations to City Council. '
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Glacier Park Company.
Glacier Park Company, a Denver -based property ownership subsidiary of
Burlington Resources Inc., is selling its seven -state property portfolio
to Trillium Corporation, a Bellingham, Washington developer. In order to
reduce Trillium's financing needs, Glacier Park has offered six parcels
(19 acres) for sale to the City of Fort Collins. Staff concluded that it
would be in the best interest of the City to pursue acquisition of parcel
1 (LaPorte -America lot), and Parcel 8 (12.76 acre site adjacent to Lee
Martinez Park).
On May 14, 1991, Council directed staff to negotiate an agreement for the
purchase of Parcels 1 and 8. On June 18, 1991 the City presented an offer
of $499,000 to Glacier Park for the acquisition of both parcels.
This ordinance will appropriate $128,975 in Transportation Fund Reserves
to fund the Northeast Area Transportation Study.
The Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland have received a grant from the
Federal Aviation Administration for up to $788,965 for Airport development.
The grant is to cover 90 percent of the project costs. The total project
estimate is $876,627. The two cities are each responsible for 5 percent
of the project costs. The grant was anticipated and matching monies were
included in the 1991 Airport Budget. This Resolution will authorize the
Mayor to sign the agreement with the FAA.
This 7,632 square foot lot is located at 617 Columbia Road, the southwest
corner of Columbia Road and Stover Street. The lot was purchased by Light
and Power in 1961. The 4 kilovolt electrical substation that was built
on the property was retired after the area was converted to higher voltage.
Substation equipment was removed this spring. Subsurface environmental
testing has determined that additional site clean up''is not required.
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Since the lot is no longer needed by Light and Power, the property was
offered to other City departments at an estimated cost of $18,000. No
other City departments desired to purchase the lot. The site was then
posted with a "for sale" sign. Murdoff Homes, Inc. has submitted an offer
to purchase the property. This offer to purchase has been negotiated to
$16,000. Consultation with a MAI appraiser concerning comparable sales
confirms that this is fair market value for the property. The ordinance
would authorize the Mayor to execute a Deed of Conveyance for sale of the
lot to Murdoff Homes, Inc.
21. Items Relating to the Electric Board.
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This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August
6, establishes an Electric Board to advise City Council on policy matters
pertaining to the municipal electric system. The Board would advise the
Council on such matters as electric utility rates, rules and regulations,
electric energy efficiency, and review electric utility financial policies.
This board also would act as an appeals body for customer complaints and
would serve to increase citizen participation in local government by '
increasing communications between citizens and City Council.
NOTE: Subsequent to First Reading, a minor addition has been made to
Section 2-233 (2) in order to better identify the "exception" contained
in Chapter 26. The exception pertains to hearings regarding the
termination of Utility Service, which hearings are conducted by the Finance
Director according to Section 26-713(d).
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This Resolution appoints a Councilmember to act as the liaison to the
Electric Board. Council will need to select a Councilmember prior to
adoption of the Resolution.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item 6. Second Reading of Ordinance No 95 1991 Aooropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the General Fund for the Fort Collins Public Library Adult
Literacy Program.
Item 7.
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Item 8.
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Item #21. Items Relating to the Electric Board.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City Clerk.
Item #9.
Item #17. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 102, 1991, Appropriating
Funds and Authorizing the Purchase of Certain Downtown Properties
Owned by Glacier Park Company.
Item#18. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 1991, Appropriating
Prior Year Reserves From the Transportation Services Fund for the
Northeast Area Transportation Study.
Item #20.
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Councilmember Fromme made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. The vote on
Councilmember Fromme's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari,
Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 91-114 Authorizing
the Mayor to Enter into Intergovernmental
Agreements with Colorado State University
and the Colorado Department of Corrections. Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
Under the agreements, the State of Colorado Department of Corrections will pay
the City $150; Colorado State University will pay the City $4800 for facility
use in 1991, based upon the agency's fiscal year. The fee charged is determined
by the agency's expected use of the facility and will pay the 0&M costs of the
agency's use, as well as a portion of the 0&M costs incurred by Police Services.
Total facility 0&M costs are estimated to be $11,948 for 1991. Facility use by
the Department of Corrections will consist of firearms education and training '
time for its three law enforcement employees. Use of the facility by Colorado
State University will consist of a total of sixty hours for the firearms
education and training of its law enforcement personnel. Approval of both
agreements will bring $4950 into the City's General Fund to fund 0&M costs for
the Indoor Police Training Facility.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This resolution specifically pertains to the Department of Corrections and
Colorado State University.
Currently, Police Services makes use of the Indoor Police Training Facility,
which includes an indoor shooting range, classroom and physical skills training
area. This facility is used by Police Services to train officers in critical
job skills, i.e., firearms training and proficiency; arrest control, defensive
tactics and baton training; CPR and First Aid training; and crime scene and
communication skills training. Management and use of the facility is coordinated
through the Fort Collins Police Services training unit. Under the
intergovernmental agreements, outside law enforcement agencies will be permitted
to use the facility for law enforcement related training. Mutual police training
needs can be enhanced by permitting inter -agency use of the facility.
Initially, 0 & M was calculated along with outside agency interest. Use of the
Facility varies with each agency; therefore, staff determines what training '
activities each outside agency has planned. Facility uses include the classroom,
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physical defense skills area, shoot/don't shoot, and the automated firearms
lanes.
Presently, Police Services is recovering approximately 47Y of all operation and
maintenance expenses but expects to recover 100Y of the operation and maintenance
expenses for outside contracts beginning in 1993.
Each agreement specifies the number of hours each agency may use the facility,
fees charged, permitted weapons and ammunition, permitted use of the facility,
and, to the extent legally possible, indemnification provisions."
Councilmember Fromme made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
Resolution 91-114.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 E. Harmony Road, suggested leasing the facility to the
public so federal grant money could be applied for.
Councilmember Fromme commended Chief Rainquet and Division Commander Bud Reed
for their efforts in pursuing revenue generating options that would help in
sharing the costs of the shooting range.
The vote on Councilmember Fromme's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 91-115
Directing the Health
and Safety Committee to Develop
a Workplan to Establish a Policy
for Handling Citizen Complaints
Regarding Police Services and Employees. Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As a result of direction received at a July 30, 1991, City Council worksession,
staff prepared this Resolution for Council consideration regarding a Council
policy on customer dissatisfaction with Police Services or Police Services'
employees.
This Resolution will initiate work' on a Council policy to be concluded by
December 31, 1991, and designates the Health and Safety Committee to take the
lead with the project. It also asks the Human Relations Commission to conduct
an analysis of its role and processes with potential recommendations to City
Council."
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Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to adopt
Resolution 91-115.
Cynthia Bergen, ACLU member, residing at 220 E. Laurel Street #10, stated a
politically independent commission should be established and spoke of the pros
and cons of creating a citizen review board.
Leslie Adler, 2613 Parklane Court #4, urged Council to adopt the Resolution and
to remember the citizen is the customer.
David Lipp, 626 Remington Street, supported the Resolution.
Campbell Curley, III E. Drake Road, spoke in support of the Resolution.
Councilmember Maxey expressed concerns regarding meeting the December 31, 1991
deadline.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 102, 1991, '
Appropriating Funds and Authorizing
the Purchase of Certain Downtown Properties
Owned by Glacier Park Company. Adopted as Amended on First Reading
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action authorizes the expenditure of $499,000 as specified below, for the
purpose of purchasing from The Glacier Park Company, a 1.64 acre (71,250 square
feet) parcel at the southeast corner of LaPorte Ave. and Mason Street, commonly
referred to as the LaPorte -America Parking Lot (Parcel 1). Purchase of this
parcel by the City is conditioned on a donation to the City by Glacier Park
Company of a 12.76 acre site (Parcel 8) which is adjacent to Lee Martinez Park.
The City has, in addition, requested that Glacier Park dedicate, at no cost to
the City, additional property adjacent to the west side of 281 North College
Avenue. This property has historically been used by the public as an alleyway
but is owned by Glacier Park Company. The property is approximately 11,021
square feet and runs south from Maple Street to LaPorte Avenue (See Attachment
A). The sources to fund this purchase have been identified and are as follows:
* Transportation Fund (Parking) Reserves $300,000
* Parkland Fund Reserves $ 31,000
* Conservation Trust Fund $ 31,000
* DDA Construction Account $137,000 '
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Attached is a memo from the Finance staff (Attachment B) summarizing the funding
options which staff considered for this project. The memo also addresses funding
options which will likely be presented to Council in the future concerning the
following projects: Linden Hotel Redevelopment, Railroad Track Relocation, and
the Northeast Transportation Study. The Transportation Reserve Fund has been
identified to provide the largest share of funding required for the Glacier Park
acquisition. The current balance in this Reserve Fund is $590,426. If $300,000
is utilized for this acquisition, and $128,975 for the Northeast Area
Transportation Study, a balance of $161,451 will remain in the reserve.
The City will seek to off -set a portion of the costs associated with the purchase
of Parcel 1 by analyzing parking permit fees on the LaPorte -America lot for
possible increase, as well as negotiating a new parking agreement with the
current or future owner(s) of the Opera Galleria project. Note: The agreement
which required the City to provide parking for the Opera Galleria was terminated
on July 22, 1991 pursuant to a notification made by the City to Horizon West
Properties, Inc., as agents of the owner, regarding its failure to make the
required payments as stipulated by the agreement.
Glacier Park Company, a Denver -based property ownership subsidiary of Burlington
Resources Inc., is selling its seven -state property portfolio to Trillium
Corporation, a Bellingham, Washington developer. In order to reduce Trillium's
financing needs, Glacier Park has offered six parcels (19 acres) for sale to the
City of Fort Collins. Staff concluded that it would be in the best interest of
the City to pursue acquisition of parcel I (LaPorte -America lot), and Parcel 8
(12.76 acre site adjacent to Lee Martinez Park).
On May 14, 1991, Council directed staff to negotiate an agreement for the
purchase of Parcels I and 8. On June 18, 1991 the City presented an offer of
$499,000 to Glacier Park for the acquisition of both parcels.
BACKGROUND:
Glacier Park Company, a Denver -based property ownership subsidiary of Burlington
Resources Inc., is in the process of selling its seven -state property portfolio
(over 215 properties) to Trillium Corporation, a Bellingham, Washington developer
of residential, retail, resort, and industrial properties in the Pacific
northwest. The sale of the portfolio is expected to be completed in September
1991.
In order to reduce Trillium's financing needs required at time of closing,
Glacier Park has offered certain properties for sale within various communities.
According to this plan, Glacier Park has offered six parcels, approximately 19
acres, to the City of Fort Collins. The properties in question are located along
the Mason Street corridor, beginning with Parcel 1 (LaPorte -America Lot) and
culminating with Parcel 8 which lies adjacent to Lee Martinez Park (see
' Attachment C - map of Glacier Park property).
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Staff reviewed potential uses and the relative importance of each of the parcels
and issued a summary of its findings to Council on May 6, 1991 (attachment D).
The staff report concluded that it would be in the best interest of the City to
pursue acquisition of Parcels I and 8 at the best possible price.
During a May 14 work session, Council directed staff to negotiate an agreement
with Glacier Park for the acquisition of these parcels, subject to the final
approval of the City Council.
On June 18, the City of Fort Collins submitted an offer to Glacier Park
(attachment E) for the acquisition of Parcels 1 and 8 (627,076 square feet) for
a combined price of $499,000; or an approximate per square foot price of $.80.
On July 22, Glacier Park Company accepted this offer subject to the following
conditions:
That the closing for sale take place by the end of August 1991, or
shortly thereafter, in order to facilitate its closing with Trillium
Corporation.
2. That the City complete the site clean-up of that portion of Parcel
7 which had previously served as a City maintenance yard. Total cost '
to clean-up this portion of the site which was contaminated by paint
solvents and oils, was estimated by Hart Crowser Consultants to be
approximately $26,000.
The City has learned through recent discussions with Glacier Park that certain
title problems exist with regard to parcel 8. The City intends to propose that
the closing on Parcel 1 take place as soon as possible but that the closing on
Parcel 8 be postponed for a few months until Glacier Park can remove the title
problems. A portion of the $499,000 purchase price sufficient to cover the value
of Parcel 8 will be held in escrow until Glacier Park removes the title problems.
In evaluating the importance of acquiring Parcels 1 and 8, staff sought to weigh
the advantages and disadvantages of this opportunity, as well as identifying
future uses.
Please Note: A month -to -month lease agreement exists between Glacier Park Company
and Root Outdoor Advertising. This lease enables Root to maintain a signboard
(billboard) on Parcel 1. The City's offer is contingent upon a requirement that
this lease be terminated and the lot cleared by Glacier Park pursuant to the
lease provisions prior to purchase.
Staff has identified the following advantages to acquiring Parcel 1, which, for
the past forty years, has been used as a parking lot:
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* Spreading the total cost over Parcels 1 and 8 results in a very
favorable per square foot price to the City.
Securing this lot for current and future parking will help to support
City and DDA investment in the Opera Galleria and downtown, as well
as strengthen the economic vitality of downtown by providing tenant
and customer parking in close proximity to downtown facilities. This
has been cited frequently by downtown businesses and merchants as
a critical element to the continued vitality of the downtown core
area.
Acquisition of this lot would minimizes the deficiency in downtown
parking cited in the Transportation Division's Employee Parking
Supply and Demand Analysis which was conducted in March 1990.
Parcel 1 was identified in the Block 31 study of a joint City/County
facility as a potential site for a future structure to accommodate
public parking. Acquisition at this time would therefore, be an
appropriate step in planning for this facility.
Conversely, staff has identified possible disadvantages to the acquisition of
Parcel I which should be discussed. As Follows:
* Acquisition by the City may not be the only way in which to secure
parking for downtown. Since we must assume that potential for sale
and acquisition will not terminate with Glacier Park, but will likely
continue under Trillium Corporation, the fact that the private
sector, or some other party, might purchase the property to operate
as a for -profit parking lot must not be discounted.
* It is clear that this lot will continue to exist in some fashion,
regardless of the City's actions. Acquisition at a later date could
therefore be considered as an option if the property was needed by
the City.
* Future acquisition might be possible as a joint venture of some kind
with the private sector and/or the current or future owner(s) of the
Opera Galleria.
Note: Attachment F is from the Transportation Division outlining a contingency
plan designed to facilitate parking options for patrons of the LaPorte -America
Lot in the event the site is not acquired and the City vacates the property.
This memo addresses the ramifications and impacts if this situation was to occur.
Parcel 8 - Because of the importance of parking,to the downtown, the acquisition
of Parcel 1 has received a great deal of attention. In many ways the acquisition
of Parcel 8 presents greater long term opportunities for the City in relation
' to potential community facilities, including expansion of Lee Martinez Park.
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Acquisition of this parcel also provides an opportunity to plan cultural,
recreational, educational and environmental elements which will enhance the
linkage and reintegration of the Cache La Poudre River to the downtown. Glacier
Park's donation of this parcel would be consistent with current City policy in
which the City has asked property owners along the River corridor to consider
donation of their property to assist the City in its effort to enhance
opportunities which relate to the National Heritage Area designation and
Council's goal of reintegrating the River to the downtown.
Parcel 8 currently exists as a rail switch yard; with approximately ten sets of
tracks which we expect will be removed by Burlington Northern in accordance with
its plans to consolidate tracks in the downtown.
Please Note: A lease agreement exists between Glacier Park and Valley Block
Company enabling Valley Block to operate a cinder block manufacturing and sale
business on Parcel 8. The City's offer is contingent upon a requirement that
this lease be terminated and the site cleared by Glacier Park pursuant to the
lease provisions prior to acquisition.
Advantages of acquisition include the following:
* City staff has identified this parcel as a good opportunity to expand
Lee Martinez Park. '
* Additional uses for this site might include a new cultural or senior
facility, arboretum, community greenhouse/gardens, low-cost housing
through the Housing Authority, townhome development, etc. Facilities
of this kind could take advantage of the proximity to the River and
could be designed to help communicate the history and importance of
the River to the development of the City.
Additional opportunities exist with respect to this site including
the potential to secure right-of-way to facilitate Riverside Drive
realignment and continuation of Willow Street. In addition, as
identified in several adopted planning documents, the extension of
the Mason & Howes one-way couplet might offer an effective
alternative to relieve traffic congestion on College Avenue.
Acquisition would provide the opportunity to enhance access to the
existing ballfields at Lee Martinez and open the park to greater
usage.
Acquisition would provide an opportunity for the Stormwater
Department to obtain right-of-way to complete the Old Town Storm
Drainage Plan.
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While the benefits to acquiring this parcel appear to be numerous staff is
concerned with the following:
* The costs associated with the development of the expanded parkland
(estimated at $60,000 per acre) might divert resources from other
parts of the community which demand equal consideration.
* The timing of the removal of the railroad tracks is, at this time,
uncertain. If removal were not to occur within a timely fashion,
planning and utilization of this site might be delayed.
In conclusion, staff believes that the benefits of purchasing Parcel I in
addition to receiving Parcel 8 as a donation from Glacier Park outweigh any
disadvantages associated with the acquisition. While the opportunity for
purchase might well extend beyond Glacier Park's ownership, the opportunity to
receive the donation of Parcel 8 might not. Based upon each of the advantages
cited above, staff recommends that Council support and authorize the
appropriation of the funds required to purchase Parcel I and receive Parcel 8
in donation."
Economic Development Administrator Frank Bruno gave a slide presentation on this
item outlining potential uses for the parcels.
' City Manager Steve Burkett spoke of funding for the project.
Assistant City Attorney Marty Heffernan spoke of title issues concerning Parcel
8 clarifying that court action may be needed to settle the problem.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
Ordinance No. 102, 1991.
Jim Martell, Chairperson of the Downtown Development Authority, supported the
ordinance stating it would provide the City an opportunity to integrate the
river back into the downtown area and provide the City control over development
of the property.
Dick Eshelman, manager and tenant of the America Building, urged Council to
purchase the LaPorte parking lot property, noting the tenants of the America
Building were dependent on the parking lot.
Merk King, Owner of the America Building, urged purchase of the lot.
Mary Brighton, a small business owner in downtown For.t,Collins, urged Council
to support the purchase.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 E. Harmony Road, stated the price for the property was too
high and opposed purchase of the property.
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Don Skaggs, a property owner adjacent to the America Building, spoke of parking
problems in the downtown area and supported the purchase of the property.
Traffic Administrator Rick Ensdorff stated the money in the fund to purchase the
property had been primarily generated from parking revenues.
Councilmember Fromme spoke in opposition to the purchase of the lot stating the
parking lot was too high priced.
Councilmember Edwards stated he supported the motion.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to amend
Ordinance No. 102, 1991, Section 2 to read as follows: "that there is hereby
appropriated from prior year reserves in the Transportation Fund reserve the
amount of $362,000" and deleting the remainder of Section 2.
Councilmember Winokur explained the amendment would delete $31,000 from the
Parkland Fund reserves and $31,000 from the Conservation Trust Fund as revenue
sources .
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion to amend was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED. I
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, to amend
Ordinance No. 102, 1991, Section 1 to read "the City Manager is hereby authorized
to acquire Parcel 1 for a maximum of $336,000 and Parcel 8 for a maximum of
$161,000 from the Glacier Park Company.".
After discussion, Councilmember Horak withdrew his amendment after determining
the language did not require the purchase of both parcels.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to amend
Ordinance No. 102, 1991 in Section 1 after the first sentence adding the
following sentence "In the event that either of the parcels cannot be purchased
upon the terms aforesaid then the acquisition should not be accomplished."
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 E. Harmony Road, opposed the amendment.
Dick Eshelman, 2000 Gilgalad Way, questioned if both parcels could not be
purchased would the deal be terminated or be resubmitted as separate items.
City Manager Steve Burkett stated with Council approval the items could be
resubmitted separatly or with any other combination of parcels involved with the
Glacier Park plan. ,
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The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion to amend was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: Councilmember
Fromme.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion as amended was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays:
Councilmember Fromme.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 103, 1991,
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves
From the Transportation Services Fund for the
Northeast Area Transportation Study. Postponed to September 17
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this Ordinance will reduce the balance in Transportation Fund,
Transportation Division Reserves from $590,426 to $461,451 and increase
appropriations in the fund by $128,975. Also scheduled for Council consideration
on the August 20, 1991 agenda, is an Ordinance appropriating an additional
$300,000 from the Transportation Division Reserves for the Glacier Park Project.
If both Ordinances are appropriated, the Reserve will be reduced to 5161,451.
A balance of $161,451 will be adequate to meet the needs of the Transportation
Fund. Longer term revenue issues do exist, specifically regarding the crossing -
guards program, and will be addressed by staff during the next six months.
Attachment I is a memo from Finance staff summarizing the funding options which
staff considered for this project. The memo also outlines funding options which
will be presented to Council in the future concerning the following projects:
the Linden Hotel Redevelopment, Railroad Track Relocation, and the Glacier Park
acquisition.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This ordinance will appropriate $128,975 in Transportation Fund Reserves to fund
the Northeast Area Transportation Study.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council identified the "Fort Collins Expressway" as one of its policy
agenda goals for 1989-1991.
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The Fort Collins Expressway project has been a Colorado Department of Highways
project for over 20 years. To date, the COOT has taken the lead to analyze the
necessity for a State highway facility to bypass the city's central business
district. Over time, questions began to surface about whether or not this
project adequately addressed the transportation issues and needs in this section
of the community.
In the past five to six years, questions have arisen from residents living and
working in the areas impacted by the proposed state highway. Basic questions
that have surfaced include: Is the facility needed at all? What are the current
transportation conditions in this sector of the city? Does the data support
continued public commitment of resources for this proposed state highway
facility?
Currently, work on the S-EIS is on hold. The COOT advises that it is waiting
for the City's transportation planning effort to be completed in order for the
state to have a better understanding of the overall transportation needs of the
city.
However, there are still a number of unanswered question and issues related to
the City's transportation needs and issues in the northeast part of the city.
These include:
1. The S-EIS is incomplete and the data upon which the statement I
is based is stale.
2. There is a lack of community consensus on the need or justification
for the project.
3. Members of Council have expressed dissatisfaction with the options
identified in the S-EIS.
4. Neighborhoods most directly affected are unsettled as to the status
of the project and its impacts on their quality of life.
5. General dissatisfaction with the length of time involved on the
process to date and the failure to resolve in a timely manner the
questions of need, justification, environmental impacts, type, and
location of facility.
During Council worksessions in February and April of this year, the City Council
discussed these issues and asked staff to develop a Transportation Study that
would:
Address the area -wide' transportation needs of the northeast section
of the city.
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Consider not only automobile needs, but include bicycle, transit,
pedestrian, and other alternative travel modes.
- Involve citizens throughout the study.
Further, the Council indicated that the study should initially focus on defining
the transportation issues and needs of this area. Some of the issues that have
been discussed over the years include:
- Downtown truck traffic.
- Colorado Highway 14 relocation.
- Impacts of railroad activity on Vine Drive.
- Lack of bicycle facilities in the northeast area.
Once the issues and needs are defined, short-term and long-term conceptual
solutions would be identified.
The staff, using these guidelines from the Council, has conducted a consultant
selection process. The Request for Proposals attracted five consulting firms
' that submitted proposals. Staff interviewed all five and plans to award the
contract to the firm of Howard Needles Tammen and Bergendoff. HNTB's proposal
was determined to be the best based on the following elements:
A successful track record in transportation planning;
- A good grasp of what the City of Fort Collins is requesting in terms of
this study;
Prior experience in successfully resolving controversial transportation
issues; and
A highly experienced, in-depth facilitator to coordinate a comprehensive
public participation program in conjunction with this study.
The project will cost $128,975 and take 12 months to complete. The project as
currently proposed is broken down into four key areas.
Attachment 11 depicts the four areas',` their cost and schedule. Listed below
is a brief description of each area:
Public Process
The public process element of this study will enable citizens to participate
' throughout the project. A key element of the process will be the establishment
of a Citizens Advisory Committee that serves as a focal point for citizen
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involvement. Key citizens, who represent the various affected interests, will
serve on the Committee for the length of the study. It is anticipated that a
Council person will be a member of this task force. The professional facilitator
will work with this citizen group to assist in the study process. Other
techniques will be used to involve citizens in the study such as newsletters,
telephone hot line, and one-on-one meetings. This type of effort is manpower
intensive, but needed to adequately deal with the complex nature of this project.
Transportation Planning
Transportation Planning will look at automobile, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit
needs. Identification of current operational levels and definition of future
needs will take place. The effort will also include verification of land use
patterns for this area of the City. New data will be gathered relating to
transportation operation in this area by using an origin and destination study.
The origin and destination study will help define existing travel behavior.
Conceptual Design and Costing
As transportation issues and needs are identified and data is examined to clarify
these issues, conceptual design of alternatives will take place to develop
potential solutions. These conceptual designs will include phasing and cost
information, as well as an analysis on their impact to air quality, environment, .
economics, and energy consumption.
Implementation Plan
The final element of the project is the development of an Implementation Plan.
The Implementation Plan will address automobiles, bicycles, pedestrians, and
transit and develop potential financing or revenue enhancement opportunities that
could support transportation improvement in the area."
Deputy City Manager Diane Jones outlined the elements of the project and the
consultant selection process.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to adopt
Ordinance No. 103, 1991, and to include in the 4th WHEREAS after the phrase
"automobile traffic," the phrase "commercial truck traffic".
Keith Rossberry, a consultant team member, spoke of the firms' philosophies and
the process involved with the project, clarifying the process for selecting
citizens for the citizen advisory committee had still not be finalized and
suggested that a Councilmember serve on the committee.
Rick Ensdorff clarified the contract was a standard Personal Services Agreement.
City Manager Steve Burkett noted he would provide a copy of the Agreement to
Council. '
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Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to postpone
consideration of Ordinance No. 103, 1991 to the September 17 meeting.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 91-116
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign
a Grant Agreement with the United
States Federal Aviation Administration
for Overlaying the Parallel Taxiway
and Rehabilitating the Parking Apron at
the Fort Collins -Loveland Airport, Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted up to $788,955 for this project.
' The Federal Funds constitute a 90 percent match. The maximum local share for
this project is $87,652. The City of Fort Collins' share would be $43,831 and
the City of Loveland's share would be the same. These funds were previously
appropriated by both cities when the 1991 Budgets were adopted and are included
in the Airport Budget.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland have received a grant from the Federal
Aviation Administration for up to $788,965 for Airport development. The grant
is to cover 90 percent of the project costs. The total project estimate is
$876,627. The two cities are each responsible for 5 percent of the project
costs. The grant was anticipated and matching monies were included in the 1991
Airport Budget. This Resolution will authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
with the FAA."
Councilmember Maxey withdrew from discussion on this item due to a perceived
conflict of interest.
Julia Novak gave a brief presentation on this item and introduced Airport Manager
Fred Anderton.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by CounciImember, Edwards, to adopt
Resolution 91-116.
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The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme and Winokur. Nays: Councilmember Horak. (Councilmember
Maxey withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 104, 1991,
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Deed of
Conveyance for the Sale of Lot 33, Block 8,
South College Heights 7th Subdivision for
the amount of $16,000, Adopted on First Reading
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The sale by the Light and Power Fund will result in revenue of $16,000.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This 7,632 square foot lot is located at 617 Columbia Road, the southwest corner
of Columbia Road and Stover Street. The lot was purchased by Light and Power
in 1961. The 4 kilovolt electrical substation that was built on the property '
was retired after the area was converted to higher voltage. Substation equipment
was removed this spring. Subsurface environmental testing has determined that
additional site clean up is not required.
Since the lot is no longer needed by Light and Power, the property was offered
to other City departments at an estimated cost of $18,00O. No other City
departments desired to purchase the lot. The site was then posted with a "for
sale" sign. Murdoff Homes, Inc. has submitted an offer to purchase the property.
This offer to purchase has been negotiated to $16,000. Consultation with a MAI
appraiser concerning comparable sales confirms that this is fair market value
For the property. The ordinance would authorize the Mayor to execute a Deed of
Conveyance for sale of the lot to Murdoff Homes, Inc."
Utilities Director Rich Shannon gave a presentation on this item.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
Ordinance No. 104, 1991 on First Reading.
David Herrera, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, requested Council
place the issue of affordable housing on'the upcoming workplan.
Councilmember Edwards noted the affordable housing concern had been placed on
the workplan.
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Mayor Pro Tem Azari requested the Housing Authority assist in supplying input
as Council begins development of a policy.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Relating to the Electric Board
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 100, 1991, Amending Chapter 2 of the Code
Relating to Boards and Commissions and Creating the Electric Board.
This Ordinance, which was adopted 4-2 on First Reading on August 6, establishes
an Electric Board to advise City Council on policy matters pertaining to the
municipal electric system. The Board would advise the Council on such matters
as electric utility rates, rules and regulations, electric energy efficiency,
and review electric utility financial policies. This board also would act as
' an appeals body for customer complaints and would serve to increase citizen
participation in local government by increasing communications between citizens
and City Council.
NOTE: Subsequent to First Reading, a minor addition has been made to
Section 2-233 (2) in order to better identify the "exception"
contained in Chapter 26. The exception pertains to hearings
regarding the termination of Utility Service, which hearings are
conducted by the Finance Director according to Section 26-713(d).
B. Resolution 91-117 Assigning a Councilmember as Liaison to the Electric
Board.
This Resolution appoints a Councilmember to act as the liaison to the Electric
Board. Council will need to select a Councilmember prior to adoption of the
Resolution."
City Clerk Wanda Krajicek
gave a
presentation on the items.
Councilmember Horak made
a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, to adopt
Ordinance No. 100, 1991 on
Second
Reading.
The vote on Councilmember
Horak's
motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Fromme, Horak and
Winokur.
Nays: Councilmembers Edwards and Maxey.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Fromme made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to adopt
Resolution 91-117 inserting the name of Gerry Horak.
The vote on Councilmember Fromme's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Councilmember Horak expressed concern regarding the delay of the Prospect/Taft
Hill intersection improvements.
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to put the
issue in agenda summary form to be brought before Council for a formal vote at
the September 3 meeting.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Edwards, Fromme and Maxey. Nays: Councilmembers Azari, Horak and Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED. ,
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, directing
the Leadership Team to work with staff to schedule an appropriate worksession
item for the purpose of reviewing and discussing the Choices 95 project schedule.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, directing
staff to explore the feasibility of purchasing the natural area in the proposed
Laurie Subdivision and to bring the information back to Council at the September
3 meeting.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Fromme, Horak, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Horak complimented staff on the 1991 street program.
Councilmember Fromme made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, directing
staff to prepare an evaluation of the Anheuser Busch project comparing
projections versus reality. ,
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Councilmember Edwards opposed the motion stating he did not want to create a
situation where the A-B Master Agreement would again be debated in the community.
The vote on Councilmember Fromme's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Fromme and Horak. Nays: Azari, Edwards, Maxey and Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Fromme spoke of the Eastman Kodak expansion and requested a two
page memo addressing what impact the expansion might have on air quality and
health and environmental issues.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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