HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-05/19/1987-RegularMay 19, 1987
' 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, May 19, 1987, 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: Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur.
Absent: Councilmember Mabry.
Staff Members Present: Noe, Huisjen, Molly Davis
Agenda Review: City Manager
Mayor Estrada requested Item #12, Items Relating to the Upgrade of the
City's Office Automation System, be removed 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 Items #20 and #30, Pulled Consent Items, except items pulled
by anyone in the audience or items that any member of the audience is
present to discuss that were pulled by staff or Council. These items will
be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar.
4. Consider annrnval of +ho ..c «L,
5. Items Relating to the Service Center 4th Annexation and Zoning
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 61, 1987, Annexing Approximately
10.7404 Acres, Known as the Service Center 4th Annexation.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 62, 1987, Zoning Approximately
10.7404 Acres, Known as .the Service, Center 4th Annexation, Into
the RC, River Corridor, Zoning District.
These Ordinances, which were unanimously adopted on First Reading on
April 21, are a request to annex and zone approximately 10.7404 acres
located north of Vine Drive and west of North Wood Street. The
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requested zoning is RC, River Corridor, Zoning District. The property '
is owned by the City of Fort Collins and is the second of two
annexations designed to bring the City's Service Center into the city
limits.
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins OWNER: Same
This Ordinance vacates the center portion of the alleyway in Block 274
of the Westside Addition, as requested by the Transportation
Department. A tree, 18 inches in diameter, growing in the alleyway
impedes vehicular traffic to the extent private property is being
continually damaged. The vacation of this portion of the alley will
not block access to any lot in the block.
The full width of the alley to be vacated shall be reserved by the
City for utility easement purposes. All utilities and neighboring
residents have been contacted.
This Ordinance was tabled unanimously on Second Reading on May 5 to
allow time for additional staff review and to resolve concerns
expressed by Councilmember Maxey. Those concerns have been addressed
to Councilmember Maxey's satisfaction and staff is now recommending
adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No 76 1987 Aooropriating $150 000 for '
Construction of the Princeton Road Water Line.
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A storm drainage project and street overlay project are both planned
on Princeton Road during the summer. By installing a water line at
the same time, the City can realize savings in engineering,
construction, and street replacement costs. This Ordinance, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 5, appropriates the funds
necessary to construct the water line at the same time that the storm
drain is installed, with street overlay to follow.
Sections 112-32 and 112-96 of the Code require the installation of
separate water and sewer service lines for each building. This
Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted as amended on First Reading
on May 5, amends the Code to allow certain exceptions to the present
requirement. This Ordinance sets out specific predetermined criteria
for the exceptions.
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9. Second Reading of Ordinance No 78 1987 Dissolving the Cable
Advisory Board and the Public Access Advisory Board and Creating a
Cable TV Board.
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The Cable Advisory Board and Public Access Advisory Board were created
by City Council in 1984. The Cable Advisory Board was charged with
providing citizen input to Columbine CableVision and the City's cable
television program. The Public Access Board was charged with
promoting public access programming in Fort Collins.
The two boards have been meeting jointly since December, 1986 to work
on issues of common interest. Members voted to merge their duties and
function as a single board. The shared expertise will help the Cable
TV Board expedite a public access recommendation and provide Columbine
CableVision and the City with citizen input.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May
5, dissolves the 2 boards and creates a Cable TV Board.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 79, 1987, Adopting the General
Form for Petitions for Nomination for City Council Office.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 80, 1987, Adopting the General
Form for Petitions for Measures Sought to be Initiated or Referred
to the Vote of the Electors of the City and for Petitions for
Recall.
These Ordinances, which were unanimously adopted on First Reading on
May 5, implement the provisions of several Charter amendments approved
by the voters on March 3 which specify that the Council approve the
general form of petitions for nomination for Council office,
initiative, referendum, and recall. The general forms for these types
of petitions have been prepared by the City Clerk's Department, based
on Charter, statutory and Constitutional requirements.
Because of the expense of printing warnings in red and special
typesetting requirements, the staff is recommending that the City
provide blank petition forms for the use of individuals seeking
nomination for Council office, or who have filed with the City Clerk,
a notice of intent to file a 'petition for initiative, referendum, or
recall. A sufficient number of` blank forms would be provided to
petitioners to obtain the required number of,.signatures.
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13.
The Employee Development Department requests the appropriation of
unanticipated revenue generated from vision insurance and universal
life insurance premiums.
Items Relating to the Upgrade of the City's Office Automation System
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 83, 1987, Appropriating
Prior Year Equipment Replacement Reserves for the Procurement of
Computer Hardware and Software to Upgrade the City's Office
Automation System.
Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 84, 1987, Authorizing
an Agreement for the Lease/Purchase of Computer Hardware and
Software.
In 1984, the City embarked on a program to provide centralized office
automation facilities for all City Departments. In May of that year,
a Hewlett-Packard 3000/48 computer was purchased along with several
software products (HPDESK, Textpro, HPLIST), and Phase I of the City's
program was underway. The initial project provided office automation
for 250 users on 60 workstations.
The Phase II plan for expansion, consisting of an upgrade of the
HP3000/48 to an HP3000/58, was implemented in January, 1986. At that
time it was evident that an upgrade would need to be augmented later
to address system response time and to facilitate the addition of
other users wishing to participate in the program.
The Fossil Creek Reservoir Inlet Ditch (FCRID) intercepts surface
runoff from three historic drainages which the City has master
planned. Figure 1 shows the general location map of the FCRID and the
basins intercepted. The final design services are for the project
area along the ditch from Horsetooth Road to W. Drake Road. A
preliminary design for this reach has been completed.
Currently, the flows from these basins discharge into the ditch. As
development occurs upstream, flow quantities increase. The ditch does
not have the capacity to handle major storm runoff for fully developed
conditions making it necessary for excess stormwater to cross the
ditch and outfall to the Poudre River.
The required improvements impact several property owners including
Colorado State University, Flatiron Properties •sand North Poudre
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Irrigation Company, who is owner of the ditch. Extensive coordination
will be required with the property owners, though all impacted parties
have agreed to the concept of the design.
14. Resolution 87-
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Course.
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to modify the agreement
with the Bucain Corporation regarding green fees charged to the public
at SouthRidge Greens Golf Course. Currently SouthRidge fees are to be
within 15 percent of the fees charged at Collindale Golf Course. The
management of SouthRidge has requested the ability to increase green
fees on holidays and weekends to rates exceeding the 15 percent range
in order to achieve the same amount of daily revenues while decreasing
the number of golfers.
The intent is to speed up play by going from seven and one-half minute
tee times to 10 minute tee times per foursomes, which will provide the
golfers with a more relaxed and enjoyable golfing experience.
Complaints regarding "slow play" should be greatly reduced if this
request is approved.
It has been determined that FY84 Section 9 Formula Funds in the amount
of $330,944, which are available to Transfort, will not be programmed.
Transfort is requesting authorization to transfer these unused capital
funds to the State of Colorado for redistribution within the State
before they lapse.
16. Resolution 87-73 Renaming Two Streets in Sunstone Village P.U.D.
The developer of Sunstone Village P.U.D., Phase One, Sunstone Village
Associates, requests to rename two streets. The requested changes are
as follows:
Montezuma Drive changed to Sunstone Drive
Monte Alban Drive changed to Sunray Court
The request for these changes was received by the Department of
Development Services on April 22, 1987 in the form of a letter from
the developer's consulting engineers, Landmark Engineering, Ltd. The
request was routed to the affected City departments and agencies for
review. Responses were reviewed on May 1 and no problems are
associated with these two street name changes.
Since these streets have not been completed, there are no costs such
' as changing street signs. Similarly, there are no affected property
owners other than the developer.
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Resolution 87-74 Adopting Findings of the Appeal of the Zoning Board '
of Appeals Decision to Uphold the Staff Decision that the Proposed
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Parking Lot Complies with
Applicable Location and Design Requirements of the City Code and
Therefore is Permitted.
On May 5, 1987, the Council heard an appeal of the April 9, 1987
Zoning Board of Appeals decision which upheld the staff determination
that the proposed parking lot for the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran
Church complied with applicable sections of the City Code dealing with
parking lot location and design criteria, specifically curb cuts and
landscaping. The Council voted 7-0 to uphold the ZBA decision, thereby
allowing the parking lot.
The appellant, Gefroh Hattman, Inc. has requested this appeal be
tabled until June 2 to allow their firm to obtain verbatim minutes of
the March 23 and April 20 Planning and Zoning Board meetings.
Staff concurs with the tabling of the appeal and notices have been
mailed to all parties informing them of the June 2 hearing date.
Adoption of the Consent Calendar will table the appeal until June 2. I
19. Routine Easements.
a. Powerline easement from Elmer and Betty Stromberger located at
2209 E. Harmony Road, for future undergrounding of an existing
overhead pole line in the South Harmony Annexation.
Consideration: $1.
b. Powerline easement from Richard S. White located at 242 Linden
Street to underground existing overhead electric services.
Consideration: $3,072.
C. Waterline easement from Keith F. Hickman and Leone S. Coryell
needed as part of the Water Treatment Plant #1 closure. This
easement will be assigned to the West Fort Collins Water District,
which will be responsible for providing service. Consideration:
$1.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Molly Davis, Deputy City
Clerk.
Item #5. A.
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B.
Item #6. Se
Item V . Second Reac
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Item #8.
Item #9.
Item #10. A. Second
General
Office.
B.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Molly Davis, Deputy City
Clerk.
Item #11.
Item #12. A.
B.
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar.
Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Ite ms Relating to the Upgrade of
the City's Office Automation System
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Financial Impact
This upgrade is to be funded through appropriation of Communications Fund
Equipment Replacement Reserves earmarked for this purpose and department
operating budget designated user fees.
Ordinance No. 83, 1987 appropriates $3,000 for site preparation, $13,820
for contractual implementation and $20,325 for 5 months of lease payments
for the remainder of 1987.
Ordinance No. 84, 1987 authorizes a lease/purchase agreement in the amount
of $134,044 with a fixed interest rate of 6.75% APR to be paid in quarterly
payments over 3 years.
Executive Summary
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 83, 1987, Appropriating
Prior Year Equipment Replacement Reserves for the Procurement of
Computer Hardware and Software to Upgrade the City's Office Automation
System.
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B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 84, 19879 Authorizing an
Agreement for the Lease/Purchase of Computer Hardware and Software.
In 1984, the City embarked on a program to provide centralized office
automation facilities for all City Departments. In May of that year, a
Hewlett-Packard 3000148 computer was purchased along with several software
products (HPDESK, Textpro, HPLIST), and Phase I of the City's program was
underway. The initial project provided office automation for 250 users on
60 workstations.
The Phase 11 plan for expansion, consi.sting.;of,an upgrade of the HP3000148
to an HP3000158, was implemented in`January;_-1986. At that time it was
evident that an upgrade would need t6-6e augmented later to address system
response time and to facilitate .the addition of other users wishing to
participate in the program.
BACKGROUND:
By April, 1987, the user base had grown to 617 users and 205 workstations.
In addition, an enhanced version of electronic mail (HPDESK) had been
released, along with new office software products (File Library,
HPSchedule) that ICS staff determined could provide additional tools for
productivity enhancement to system users.
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Responding to the users' reliance upon office automation tools, staff has
spent the last 8 months analyzing the most appropriate and cost-effective
approach to implementing Phase III of the Integrated Office Systems
Program. Response time on the current system is degraded to the point that
users are having trouble getting work done. We are operating at peak
capacity and therefore are unable to introduce the new enhanced software
products. Without the proposed system upgrade, with its remedy to these
problems, the system will be unable to accommodate users workload, and the
current and future productivity benefits for which we invested in the
program will be lost.
Analysis has lead to the recommendation to add an HP3000152 to be connected
to the existing HP3000/58. This approach best achieves the goals of
ensuring improvement in system response time for users, while providing
capacity for the introduction of the enhanced software products. This
solution will also provide ICS with the opportunity to address the issue of
distributing computer resources to reduce down -time and the difficulty it
causes system users."
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Ordinance No. 83, 1987 on First Reading.
Councilmember Estrada asked Administrative Services Director Pete Dallow to
explain why this item is not being deferred as part of the 1988 Budget
process.
Administrative Services Director Pete Dallow explained that the proposed
upgrade was originally scheduled for the 1988 Budget. He stated the use of
the system and the current degradation experienced now has caused staff to
evaluate the situation and recommend the upgrade be purchased at this time.
He stated the monies to fund the upgrade have been reserved in the
Communications Fund Reserves.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick commented on the slowness of the office
automation system.
Mayor Estrada concurred with Councilmember Kirkpatrick and stated this
expenditure warrants Council action at this time.
The vote on Councilmember Stoner's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 83, 1987
on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Ordinance No. 84, 1987 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Resolution 87-75 Making Appointments '
to the Cable TV Board. Tabled to June 2
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"City Council has combined the Cable Advisory Board and the Public Access
Advisory Board to form the new Cable TV Board. The new board will consist
of nine members plus one alternate. Eight of the existing members will
remain on the combined board. The terms are outlined in the attached
Resolution.
In keeping with Council's policy, recommendations for the two remaining
positions will be announced at the May 19 Councii meeting and tabled until
June 2 to allow for public input."
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to
adopt Resolution 87-75 inserting the names of Russell Legg (July 1, 1991)
and John Schroeer (alternate, July 1, 1989).
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to
table Resolution 87-75 to June 2. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED. '
Resolution 87-76 Assigning a Councilmember as
Liaison Representative to the Cable TV Board Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"City Council has adopted an ordinance creating a new Cable TV Board and
needs to appoint a liaison representative to the board.
This appointment will remain until such time as the Council makes a new
assignment."
Councilmember Winokur nominated Councilmember Mabry to serve as the liaison
representative to the Cable TV Board.
Councilmember Maxey seconded the nomination.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to
adopt Resolution 87-76 inserting the name of Chuck Mabry. Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Ordinance No. 66, 1987, Appropriating $69,200
in Prior Year Reserves to Implement a Comprehensive
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"This item was tabled to this date from the May 5 Council meeting to allow
review by the Finance Committee.
The development of a transportation planning program will be considered as
part of the 1988 budget process. Therefore, staff requests Ordinance No.
66, 1987 be withdrawn at this time."
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
withdraw Ordinance No. 66, 1987.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick asked whether a substantially different approach
would be taken to implement a transportation program if the Comprehensive
Transportation Planning Program is directed in the 1988 Budget. She asked
if staff would be looking at other alternatives available relating to
transportation planning.
Development Services Director Mike Davis replied that the 1988 Budget
proposal would be a duplicate of what was presented to Council over a month
' ago. He stated staff would proceed according to Council's direction.
Deputy City Manager Noe stated staff would have a better understanding,
prior to implementation of the 1988 Budget, of how the MPO issue and the
federal transportation money might fit into our local transportation effort
which might have some impact on the cost and program design.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she could not support withdrawal of the
Ordinance. She stated she felt the program was long overdue. She
expressed disappointment in delaying the issue.
Councilmember Horak stated he felt the program should compete with other
programs in the 1988 Budget. He stated he could not support programs being
authorized mid -year. He stated he did not see a significant difference
between an October starting date and a January starting date.
Councilmember Winokur stated he did not like to use supplemental funding to
begin new, permanent programs. He stated he supports the concept of a
systems approach to transportation planning. He stated he preferred a
comprehensive review of how to approach the program.
Mayor Estrada stated the City is facing a lean 1987 Budget year and stated
a new program should stand the test of time and scrutiny.
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The vote on Councilmember Stoner's motion to withdraw Ordinance No. 66, '
1987 was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Maxey, Stoner,
and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Kirkpatrick.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinances Appropriating Prior Year Reserves
in the General Fund for the Cruising
Enforcement Program and the Replacement of
Computer Terminals in the Public Library
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Financial Impact
These appropriations reduce the Undesignated Reserve of $669,196 by $23,100
and the Reserve for Equipment Replacement of $785,726 by $36,400 in the
General Fund.
Executive Summary
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 85, 1987, Appropriating
Prior Year Reserves in the General Fund for the Cruising Enforcement
Program.
This Ordinance appropriates $23,100 for the payment of overtime
expenses in the Police
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Services patrol budget. Additional funding will
allow the assignment of four additional officers, every Friday and
Saturday night through September, in the downtown area to concentrate
on the cruising situation and associated problems. A number of options
were presented to Council at the April 28 worksession. This approach
was agreed to be the most reasonable approach to address the immediate
nighttime problems in the downtown district.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 86, 1987, Appropriating
Prior Year Reserves in the General Fund for the Replacement of Computer
Terminals in the Public Library.
This Ordinance appropriates $36,400 for the replacement of computer
terminals in the Public Library. These terminals, which have a
critical impact on public service levels, are worn out and replacement
parts and keyboards can no longer be found.
BACKGROUND:
On May 7, the Finance Committee considered both items. Staff was directed
to proceed with the Cruising Enforcement Program since the cruising season
is approaching. Replacement of the Library computer terminals is
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' Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adopt Ordinance No. 85, 1987 on First Reading.
Councilmember Maxey expressed concern that the funds appropriated for
overtime to facilitate cruising control might be diverted to other uses.
Bureau Commander Dave Feldman stated a separate cost center will be
established to track overtime expenses for cruising control. He noted
information relating to revenues collected from fines would be available
from Municipal Court.
Mayor Estrada stated he felt the expenditure is warranted to "beef up" the
Police Department's efforts to control cruising in the downtown area.
The vote on Councilmember Stoner's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 85, 1987
on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur,
to adopt Ordinance No. 86, 1987 on First Reading.
Councilmember Winokur stated the Finance Committee had reviewed this
expenditure and noted the equipment is falling apart and needs to be
' replaced.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 86,
1987 on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada,
Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmembers' Reports
Councilmember Stoner announced a Town Meeting, Thursday, May 21, 7:00 p.m.
at the Northside Aztlan Community Center.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick reported on the Public Works Exhibit at the
Foothills Fashion Mall and commended staff for their work in putting the
exhibit together.
Other Business
Councilmember Horak stated he had received complaints from residents of the
City Park area relating to loud stereos and drinking in the park. He asked
Council if they would be interested in having the Police Department report
on how they handle enforcement at City Park and how they are enforcing the
' noise ordinance.
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Councilmember Stoner stated the complaints have been received for years
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she would like to deal with the problem
before it gets worse, possibly resulting in closing the park at night.
City Attorney Huisjen stated the noise ordinance was amended at the last
Council meeting and the amendments should help the Police Department
enforce the ordinance.
Mayor Estrada supported Councilmember Horak's request for information.
Councilmember Maxey made Council aware of a proposal to enlarge the Pine
Lake Trailer Park in Weld County to four times its size. He noted that
this development will come up before the 208 Water Quality program.
Citizen Participation
A. Proclamation Naming May 16-22 as World Trade Week was forwarded to the
appropriate persons.
B.
C.
D.
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acceptedy by Ted Borstad, Secretary of � the 1 MIA Colorado Chapter was
the
American Public Works Association, and Roger Young, Chapter President.
was recei
Friel, Executive
y Bobbi Lockman,
g May 27 as W,
stry Day was for%
i June 1-7 as Su
rector of Larimer
ns Purchasing Division
to the appropriate persons.
Week was accepted by Joe
Partners.
F. Proclamation Naming May 30 as Serena Schnug and Brad Kinning Day was
accepted by Vicki Beckner, Chairman of the Serena Schnug/Brad Kinning
Committee.
Items Relating to the Creation of the
Centre For Advanced Technology
Special improvement District #90
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Financial Impact
Significant street improvements will be made to Shields Street as well as
to the interior of the Centre for Advanced Technology and Windtrail
P.U.D.s. The Street Oversizing Fund will reimburse the developer for
oversizing on Shields Street and the interior'collector�,streets. The Parks
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' and Recreation Department will participate in the cost of widening Shields
Street adjacent to Rolland Moore Park. The Water and Sewer Department will
reimburse the developer for oversizing some water and sewer mains and the
Storm Drainage Department will participate in certain basin improvements.
Executive Summary
A. Resolution 87-68 Accepting the Petitions of the Property Owners to
Establish the Centre for Advanced Technology Special Improvement
District No. 90.
B. Resolution 87-69 Accepting the Costs, Method of Assessment, and Plans
for the Centre for Advanced Technology Special Improvement District No.
90.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 81, 1987, Relating to the
Creation and Organization of Special Improvement District No. 90.
On May 5, Council voted unanimously to table this item until this date for
further consideration. Staff presented this item to Council at a special
worksession on May 14.
The Center for Advanced Technology Special Improvement District No. 90 is
located on Shields Street from Landmark Apartments at Prospect Road to
Raintree Shopping Center at Drake Road. The district is proposing to
complete the widening of Shields Street to full arterial standards between
' Prospect Road and Drake Road and to improve the internal collector streets
of the Center for Advanced Technology (C.A.T.). The district is composed
of four properties, Everitt Enterprises, CSURF, Windtrail PUD, and Sam
Aranci. A portion of the proposed improvements to Shields Street is the
frontage of Rolland Moore Park, which will participate in the costs.
Spring Creek Professional Park P.U.D. is now under construction and will
widen Shields Street along its frontage, just north of Rolland Moore Park.
The widening of Shields Street will provide a much needed capacity to this
important arterial corridor.
Background
Shields Street improvements consist of realignment and regrading of the
entire street section to full arterial standards from the northernmost
improvements installed with the Raintree Shopping Center to the
southernmost improvements installed with the Landmark Apartments. The
district improvements include removal and replacement of a box culvert on
the Larimer No. 2 Ditch, widening of the existing box culvert at the New
Mercer Ditch, 220 linear feet of storm drain, and curb, gutter, sidewalk
and pavement of a total length of'1960 feet of improved arterial street.
Internal collector street improvements consist of the extension of
Worthington and Meadowlark Avenues to connect with the proposed Center
Avenue. These improvements include curb, gutter, sidewalk and pavement,
two concrete box culverts, 2780 feet of storm drain,. 6180 feet of water
' main, and 7296 feet of sewer main, for a total of 6065 feet of improved
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collector streets. Stuart Street will be extended from Shields Street, '
east for approximately 1,400 feet.
Shields Street Alignment
At their April 14, 1987 worksession, Council gave staff direction on the
design alignment for Shields Street (Labeled Option 1, see attachment).
This alignment will necessitate the removal of several large cottonwood
trees along the arterial corridor. Staff and the developer have agreed
that the aesthetic and community value of the mature cottonwoods should be
compensated. A reforestation plan has been developed which will replant
the streetscape with a significant number of medium caliper (3" to 411)
trees along Shields Street. Staff feels that this is a reasonable approach
to mitigating the loss of existing trees, especially in this corridor.
Funding:
This Special Improvement District includes two kinds of costs: Street
oversizing costs and direct costs.
The direct costs are for the Shields
Street improvements adjacent to
Rolland Moore Park. The street oversizing costs are for oversizing of
improvements for Shields Street and
the collector street within the
Windtrail and Centre for Advanced Technology P.U.D.s.
Summary of City Costs:
Direct Cost
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1. Rolland Moore Park
$94,000
Street Oversizing Costs
1. Shields Street
$442,000
2. Interior Streets
288,000
3. ROW Acquisition
9,000
4. Water, Sewer, and Storm Drainage
221.600
Total Oversizing Costs
$960,600
Total City Cost
$1,054,600
The developer has agreed to assume'the
costs of the improvements for two
non -participating properties,` the' Carpenter
property and the Raintree
development in the amount of $25,000."
This leaves the City's cash obligation and funding sources as follows:
Street Oversizing Fund
$739,000
Rolland Moore Park:
Balance of Rolland Moore Park Monies
$41,800
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' Other Park Construction Balances 8,000
Parkland Fund 34,200
Capital Projects 10,000
Total Rolland Moore Park 94,000
Water, Sewer, and Storm Drainage oversizing 221.600
Total City Funding $1,054,600
Recommendation:
The improvements to Shields Street are necessary to provide for the
existing and future traffic volumes on this important link from the
residential areas to CSU and downtown. The improvements to the Centre for
Advanced Technology will provide the infrastructure framework necessary to
service the new research and industrial uses planned for this development.
Staff feels the proposed district meets City criteria for establishment of
a Special Improvement District and recommends adoption of these items."
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Resolution 87-68.
City Engineer Gary Diede gave a short presentation summarizing the proposed
SID. He noted this project will save the City approximately $100,000 over
' the normal development method. He spoke of the economic benefits to be
derived from the project. He responded to questions from Council.
Councilmember Maxey stated he would like to find a way to accomplish
signalization at Rolland Moore Park at this time.
Councilmember Horak stated he felt the overall project makes sense and
offers true community benefit. He stated the improvements will help the
traffic flow on Shields Street. He noted he had some problems with parts
of the project, i.e. the timing of Council consideration/action, the delay
of the Rolland Moore Park signalization, and use of the Parkland Fund for
funding the Park's share of the street improvements.
Councilmember Winokur stated he felt this was an excellent example of
proper use of a special improvement district. He noted he was concerned
about the amount of money being spent for the project and the addition to
the street oversizing fund deficit. He also expressed concern about the
issuance of bonds for special improvement districts.
Councilmember Stoner stated he supported the project-.:`
Councilmember Maxey suggested that landscaping be installed on developed
property this year where possible.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she would support the project because it
' represents an investment in the infrastructure needed to make this property
an attractive, potential economic development portion of the City. She'
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expressed concern about the fee structure for the special improvement I
district in the future.
Mayor Estrada stated he felt the SID makes sense. He stated the job
potential related to this project will greatly benefit the citizens of Fort
Collins. He commented on the cooperation between CSU, private citizens and
the City of Fort Collins.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 87-68 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner,
and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Resolution 87-69. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Ordinance No. 81, 1987 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Review of the Minutes of the Council '
Subcommittee on Economic Development
and Opportunities Meeting held May 5 1987
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
Financial Impact
$210,000 has been appropriated from the Economic Development account
reserve for the Economic Opportunities Program. This action would further
direct the expenditures of those appropriated funds.
Executive Summary
The Council Subcommittee on Economic Development met on May 5, 1987, to
review the Economic Opportunities Program. Minutes from the meeting are
attached.
In summary, staff was directed to:
I. Pursue participation in a cooperative funding with Colorado State
University of improvements to the South College track. Allocation of
$100,000 from the Economic Opportunities Account and $20,000 from the
Mitigation and Maintenance Account is recommended,. I
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' 2. Review the recently completed United Way Community Needs Assessment
Report. Further define and describe economic opportunity needs.
3. Recruit a committee to request proposals for the economic opportunities
fund. Proposals would be sought which would offer non-traditional,
new, and/or innovative approaches to addressing the identified needs.
The committee should include broad representation, including Larimer
County, other public agencies, and individuals representing the
unemployed and under -employed."
Councilmember Winokur noted the amendments to the minutes that had been
provided to Council. He stated the Economic Development Subcommittee was
charged with looking at the money set aside in the Economic Opportunities
Fund and developing recommendations for processes and potential uses of
that fund. He stated the Subcommittee met with staff on May 5 and decided
to recommend a pilot program for the disadvantaged target populations in
the Fort Collins area. He outlined the Subcommittee's ideas for
approaching such a program.
Councilmember Stoner spoke about the recommendation to cooperate with CSU
for the funding of improvements to the CSU track. He stated he felt this
is a true public/private venture that benefits the public. He spoke of the
events that could be held at the improved track. He stated the City could
recapture its investment in 3 to 5 years. He pointed out the City receives
the advantage of having use of a soccer field and football field which CSU
will maintain at no cost to the City. He noted the track will be an
' all-weather, year-round facility.
Mayor Estrada noted staff and the Economic Development Subcommittee would
like to receive direction from Council on whether to proceed. He stated
that due to the intergovernmental nature of the track concept Council would
need a formal motion to authorize staff to look into entering into an
agreement with CSU.
Councilmember Horak stated he thought the direction to the Subcommittee was
to come back to Council with a process for applying to the Economic
Opportunities Fund, not to come back with a specific proposal to fund one
particular project.
Councilmembers Winokur and Stoner stated they did not understand it to be
that way. Councilmember Stoner stated the Subcommittee felt the direction
was dual purpose, including the process question and the project question.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated,' -Her recollection from a worksession held
on this issue, prior to the election oV new Councilmembers, was that
working with CSU was discussed and Council gaJe'direction not to pursue any
specific project with CSU. She stated the, direction was to set up an
Economic Opportunities Fund to meet the needs of individuals in the
community for training, for meeting the needs of small business, and for
meeting the needs of the underemployed and unemployed.
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Mayor Estrada stated his recollection was that $210,000 was placed in the
Economic Opportunities Fund and was sent back to the Subcommittee to look
at any number of items related to economic opportunities, one of which was
CSU. He stated that originally the Economic Development Task Force
formulated a set of recommendations of which CSU was an independent part.
He stated he thought the Task Force recommended that $100,000 to $150,000
be spent on CSU. He stated that at the worksession the CSU concept, along
with any other concept that could be categorized under an economic
opportunities fund, was lumped together and sent back to the Subcommittee.
He stated it was the Subcommittee's understanding that they could look at a
number of items including process, as well as potential projects, including
CSU. He noted this was Council's opportunity to affirm or dissent with
what the Subcommittee has done.
Councilmember Horak stated he had no problems with points 2 and 3 (the
review of the United Way Needs Assessment or to suggest a process for
evaluating all requests for money). He agreed that CSU could be considered
under the process. He stated he had a problem picking one entity, i.e.
CSU, and one specific project, i.e. the track, with limited, or no
information, nor others being able to compete on equal footing. He stated
improving the track is a good idea, as are many other items. He stated he
thought the whole idea of going back to the Subcommittee was for the
Subcommittee to recommend a process to evaluate proposals for funding. He
pointed out this one project would use half of the Economic Opportunities
Fund.
Councilmember Stoner stated he had been lobbying Councilmembers for a long
time on the track issue. He stated the bottom line is that if the track
improvements are not started in the next few weeks, this season will be
missed. He stated Fum McGraw has privately raised over $200,000 for this
project. He stated Mr. McGraw feels he will lose approximately 50% of
those contributions if the City is not supporting the project this year.
Mayor Estrada noted the $120,000 is going to be used for public
improvements attendant to the track such as sidewalks, curb and gutters,
streets, etc.
Councilmember Horak stated this has never been a City project and has never
received Council approval. He stated a project must have formal approval
before fundraising occurs based on the City's participation.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick asked for clarification of point 3. She asked
how the City's funding of high risk items would differ from United Way's
funding of high risk items.
Councilmember Winokur stated United Way is encouraged to participate in
this group and to pool their resources. He stated participation as a joint
venture often brings more commitment.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick asked about the suggested timeline.
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Councilmember Winokur stated a timeline had not been discussed, but some
thought was given to moving ahead in the next few months. He stated there
have been some efforts on the part of potential consumers to identify their
needs. He emphasized opportunities would have to have a clear, direct tie
to employment opportunities.
Fum McGraw, former CSU Athletic Director, presently working in the Public
Relations and Development Office at CSU, stated CSU's goal is to develop a
more modern facility so that major track events can be hosted in Fort
Collins. He noted there is the opportunity to host such an event next
spring. He stated the University is interested in bringing high school
competition back into Fort Collins which would generate more revenue for
local businesses. He noted the facility would also provide an area for
soccer fields for use by Parks and Recreation. He spoke of local
activities that could be held at the track. He stated he felt the facility
would be for the community benefit as much as CSU's. He stated the present
planning calls for funding from CSU, private donations, and the City. He
stated he presently has commitments for over $200,000 and noted some of
that funding might not be available later. He stated if Council would
approve the project this evening, construction could begin within the next
30 to 45 days, making the track available by fall.
Mayor Estrada asked Mr. McGraw how much is needed for the project.
Mr. McGraw stated a minimum of $400,000 is needed. He stated $560,000
' would provide adequate seating, restrooms, and lighting.
Mike Dolan, Fort Collins Police Department fitness instructor, stated the
Police Department currently uses the track at CSU to conduct its fitness
tests. He stated the Police Department would benefit from having the track
improved.
Councilmember Maxey asked Mr. McGraw if the improved track would create any
additional jobs at the University.'
Mr. McGraw replied maintenance would be handled by the CSU maintenance
department. He stated additional help might be needed if the track is open
until 10 p.m. each night.
Councilmember Maxey asked if there were any safeguards to the City's
investment.
Mr. McGraw stated contracting would need to start within the next 30 to 45
days in order to have the facility ready for spring meets.
Councilmember Maxey stated he hoped sufficient parking would be included on
campus to accommodate the track usage.
Mr. McGraw stated there are approximately 1200 parking spaces within
walking distance of the track. He noted there are 400 spaces adjacent to
' the track.
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Councilmember Horak asked Mr. McGraw what the basis was for using the I
City's name in a brochure for promoting the track before any formal action
was taken by the Council.
Mr. McGraw stated discussions had taken place with Parks and Recreation for
the last two years and they stated they would work with CSU to fund the
project. He noted the brochure had not been distributed.
Jim Aldrich, 1629 Azalea Drive #3, spoke about Item #3. He stated the
issue is not money. He stated in his work with the unemployed and
underemployed in the community he has learned they do not want a handout.
He suggested Item #3, which calls for non-traditional, new and/or
innovative approaches to addressing the identified needs, is a step in the
right direction. He stated the Council has the opportunity to send a
message of leadership to the community and to the poor and unemployed of
the community. He stated Item #3 is a good starting point.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, stated he would be interested in
seeing the payback figures on the track. He asked if Poudre R-1 has been
approached for funding. He objected to the variance from normal procedures
for Council approval.
Doug Max, head track coach at CSU, spoke of the different community groups
that currently use the track. He spoke of the community support in redoing
the indoor track. He stated he felt there was a need for an improved
facility. He stated Poudre R-1 would benefit from the track. He noted a ,
synthetic surface minimizes injuries.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to approve points 2 and 3 of the minutes as amended by Councilmember
Winokur.
Secretary's Note: Points 2 and 3 as amended read as follows:
2. Review the United Way Needs Assessment and further define and
clarify the economic opportunity needs. Solicit suggestions
about service needs from members of the target population(s)
to be served. Develop general parameters for soliciting
proposals.
3. Recommend a strategy for implementing this program, and
suggested composition; organization, and operating authority
for this group. Develop a strategy to get other
organizations to participate. Make recommendations to the
Economic Development Committee for project categories and
criteria, which the Committee, and then Council can review,
modify, and prescribe as the general operating guidelines.
Councilmember Winokur asked about a timeframe for the Committee to review
the program and to schedule a worksession.
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' Economic Development Administrator Linda Hopkins stated staff could prepare
information within a month.
Councilmember Winokur asked if the June 23 worksession would be acceptable.
Deputy City Manager Noe stated the June 23 worksession was full because of
Budget discussions. He noted early in July would be better.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion to approve points 2 and 3 as
amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
authorize staff to prepare an intergovernmental agreement with CSU to
participate in public improvements to the CSU South College track for no
more than $120,000 -- $100,000 from the Economic Opportunities Fund and
$20,000 from the Mitigation and Maintenance Fund.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she thought the project was a good one,
but she did not feel it was the most important project for the use of this
$120,000. She stated she felt the track should be considered as a
"dreamworks" kind of phenomenon. She stated there are many possibilities
under that realm and she needed to review the other possible projects
before approving this particular project. She stated she was not convinced
this project was the best way to work with CSU. She stated the minutes
reflect what the Subcommittee is suggesting, but do not reflect why other
issues are not recommended. She stated she did not feel the remaining
$100,000 was adequate to address the needs of small businesses, and the
unemployed and the underemployed.
Councilmember Winokur stated he felt Councilmember Kirkpatrick's concerns
would be addressed in the economic opportunities process.
Mayor Estrada noted that other projects have not been rejected, but rather
this particular project has been ,affirmed and is being brought up for
discussion at this time.
Councilmember Horak stated �CSU is a state institution and should be
primarily funded by the state. He stated he was surprised that CSU has
already published a brochure indicating the City of Fort Collins is a
funding source for the project. He noted the City has not received an
opinion from President Austin of where he would like to see funds go. He
questioned what other projects are not being funding and what other jobs
are not being created. He stated that approval of this project indicates
that all other projects are less worthy. He stated he had not seen
evidence to support that conclusion. He pointed out that Point N3 states
the City wants to develop criteria to allocate funds, yet no criteria has
' been developed to allocate these funds. He stated he preferred to leave
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$200,000 in the account to address Point #3. He stated he felt steps ,
should be taken to submit this project to the proper procedures.
Councilmember Stoner stated the Task Force recommended the City seek
projects with CSU cooperation. He stated this project is small enough that
the City's participation makes a difference. He stated he did not believe
the track will be built without the City's participation.
Councilmember Maxey stated he supports the project. He stated he views
this as a very definite economic opportunity for Fort Collins. He stated
the project will bring money into the community in the areas of lodging and
food services.
Mayor Estrada stated he felt this project is a worthy project. He spoke of
his experiences relating to the activity generated by track meets. He
emphasized the City funding would be used for public improvements attendant
to the project. He stated he believes the project will enhance the
economic impact and economic thrust of the entire community.
Councilmember Stoner's motion to authorize staff to prepare an
intergovernmental agreement with CSU to participate in public improvements
to the CSU South College track for no more than $120,000 was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays:
Councilmembers Horak and Kirkpatrick.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
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