HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-10/06/1987-Regular' October 6, 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, October 6, 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: Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur.
Absent: Mayor Estrada
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Huisien, Krajicek
Citizen Participation
A. Proclamation naming October 4-11 as Fire Prevention Week was accepted
by members of the Poudre Fire Authority.
B. Proclamation naming October as International Training in Communication
Month was accepted by the president of the Columbine International
' Training and Communications Club of Fort Collins.
C. Proclamation naming the weekend of October 17 18 as Mentallv
Handicapped Awareness Weekend was accepted by Tim Chaney of Boy Scout
Troup #95.
D. Proclamation naming the month of October as AIDS Awareness Month was
accepted by Ann Watson, Chairperson for the Larimer County AIDS
Education Committee.
E. Proclamation naming October 12-16 as Hunger Awareness Week was accepted
by a representative of the Larimer County Food Distribution Center.
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Agenda Review: City Manager
City Manager Burkett stated amendments to Item #28B, Hearing and First
Reading of Ordinance No. 159, 1987, Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 18 of
the Code Regarding Mobile Homes, were included in council's packets.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she had perceived conflict of interest on
Items 9, 10, and 14 and would withdraw from vote on the Consent Calendar.
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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 #24 and #43, 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.
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Consider approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of September
15.
The Fort Collins Public Library has been awarded a United States
Department of Education grant in the amount of $25,000 to continue the
adult literacy activities at the library. In addition the library has
received $4,360 in Library Services and Construction Act funds for the
program.
A further $4,950 in Library Services and Construction Act funds has I
been granted to support literacy tutor training and purchase of
training materials to enhance literacy activities in the community.
This ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
September 15, appropriates $34,310 in unanticipated revenue in the
General Fund for the continuation of the Library Adult Literacy
Program through December of 1988.
In November of 1985, Council established the Greenbriar Special
Improvement District No. 87. This district's purpose was to construct
street, waterline, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage improvements in
the replat of the Greenbriar Subdivision. On September 15, Council
adopted Resolution 87-128 accepting the improvements and ordering
notice of assessment in the Greenbriar Special Improvement District
No. 87.
During construction of Willox Lane in this district, unsound soil
conditions were encountered. The soil conditions encountered were a
bog area of supersaturated, organic, clay material that was unsuitable
for street construction. The additional cost to the Street Oversizing
Fund is for the oversized portion of Willox Lane, and includes removal
of unsuitable material, importing new structural fill material
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(pit -run gravel), and compacting this material to City standard
specifications. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on
First Reading on September 15, transfers the funds for the additional
cost.
In addition to the traditional family, the Code defines a "family" as
not more than three unrelated persons living together. Under this
ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on September
15, the Planning and Zoning Board would have the power to increase the
number of unrelated persons residing in an individual dwelling unit
when that unit is part of a multiple -family dwelling approved pursuant
to the Land Development Guidance System.
Items Relating to the Northern Colorado Nature Center First
Annexation.
A. Resolution 87-131 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating
Annexation Proceedings for the Northern Colorado Nature Center
First Annexation.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 143, 1987, Annexing Approximately
63.96 Acres, Known as the Northern Colorado Nature Center First
Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 144, 1987, Zoning Approximately
63.96 Acres, Known as the Northern Colorado Nature Center First
Annexation, into the T-Transition Zoning District.
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 63.96 acres located
north of East Drake Road (extended) and east of the City's Wastewater
Treatment Plant No. 2. The requested zoning is the T-Transition
Zoning District. The property is presently used as a nature center and
wildlife habitat area.
APPLICANT: State Board of Agriculture OWNER: Same
Room 202
Administration Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Items Relating to the Northern Colorado Nature Center Second
Annexation.
A. Resolution 87-132 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating
Annexation Proceedings for the Northern Colorado Nature Center
Second Annexation.
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B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 145, 1987, Annexing Approximately I
63.26 Acres, Known as the Northern Colorado Nature Center Second
Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 146, 1987, Zoning Approximately
63.26 Acres, Known as the Northern Colorado Nature Center Second
Annexation, into the T-Transition Zoning District.
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 63.26 acres located
north of East Drake Road (extended) and east of the City's Wastewater
Treatment Plant No. 2. The requested zoning is the T-Transition Zoning
District. The property is presently used as a nature center and
wildlife habitat area.
APPLICANT: State Board of Agriculture OWNER: Same
Room 202
Administration Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
11. Items Relating to the Albrecht Annexation.
A. Hearing to Make Determinations and Findings Concerning the
Albrecht Annexation
B. Resolution 87-133 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and '
Determinations Regarding the Albrecht Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 147, 1987, Annexing Approximately
.4351 Acres, Known as the Albrecht Annexation.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 148, 1987, Zoning Approximately
.4351 Acres, Known as the Albrecht Annexation, into the I-G,
General Industrial, Zoning District.
This is a request to annex and zone approximately .4351 acres located
east of County Road No. 9 and 823 feet south of County Road No. 52.
The requested zoning is the I-G, General Industrial, Zoning District,
with a planned unit development condition. The property is presently
developed with a single-family home.
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins OWNERS: Busch Properties, Inc.
One Busch Place
St. Louis, MO
12. Items Relating to the Link-N-Greens Annexation
A. Hearing to Make Determinations and Findings Concerning the
Link-N-Greens Annexation.
B. Resolution 87-134 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and I
Determinations Regarding the Link-N-Greens Annexation.
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t C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 149, 1987, Annexing Approximately
36.05 Acres, Known as the Link-N-Greens Annexation.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 150, 1987, Zoning Approximately
36.05 Acres, Known as the Link-N-Greens Annexation, into the RC,
River Corridor, Zoning District.
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 36.05 acres, located
south of Lincoln Avenue and west of Lemay Avenue. The requested
zoning is RC, River Corridor. The property is presently used as a
golf course.
APPLICANT: Ms. Dorothy Whisler OWNER: Ms. Dorothy Whisler
c/o C.A. Musgrave 2014 West Blvd.
5655 Hummel Lane Rapid City, So. Dakota 57701
Fort Collins, CO 80525
13. Items Relating to the Vine Business Park Annexation
A. Hearing to Make Determinations and Findings Concerning the Vine
Business Park Annexation.
B. Resolution 87-135 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and
Determinations Regarding the Vine Business Park Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 151, 1987, Annexing Approximately
167.07 Acres, Known as the Vine Business Park Annexation.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 152, 1987, Zoning Approximately
167.07 Acres, Known as the Vine Business Park Annexation, into the
I-L, Limited Industrial, Zoning District.
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 167.07 acres located
north of East Vine Drive and west of I-25. The requested zoning is the
I-L, Limited Industrial, Zoning District, with a planned unit
development condition. The property is presently undeveloped.
APPLICANTS: William W. Reynolds OWNERS: Vine Street Partnership
1919 14th Street (same address)
Suite 802
P.O. Box 1666
Boulder, CO 80306
14. Items Relating to the Blue Spruce Farm Annexation and Zoning
A. Hearing to Make Determinations and Findings Concerning the Blue
Spruce Farm Annexation.
B. Resolution 87-136, Setting Forth Findings of Fact and
Determinations Regarding the Blue Spruce Farm Annexation.
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Second Reading of Ordinance No. 135, 1987, Annexing Approximately '
173.24 Acres, Known as the Blue Spruce Farms Annexation.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 136, 1987, Zoning Approximately
173.24 Acres, Known as the Blue Spruce Farms Annexation, into the
T-Transition Zoning District.
The Resolution sets forth findings and determines that the area is
eligible for annexation pursuant to Colorado state law. Ordinance No.
135, 1987 was adopted as amended on First Reading on September 15 by a
vote of 5-0. Ordinance No. 136, 1987 was adopted 5-0 on First Reading
on September 15. The Ordinances annex and zone approximately 173.24
acres of property, located east of Timberline Road, south of Drake
Road and north of Horsetooth Road. The property is presently
undeveloped.
APPLICANTS: Blue Spruce Farm, Inc. OWNERS: Same
C/O G. T. Land Colorado Inc.
3555 Stanford Road, Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO
State Board of Agriculture
Room 202
Administration Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO '
Items Relating to the Overland Hills Annexation and Zoning
A. Hearing to Make Determinations and Findings Concerning the
Overland Hills Annexation.
B. Resolution 87-137 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and
Determinations Regarding the Overland Hills Annexation.
C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 139, 1987, Annexing Approximately
83.54 Acres, Known as the Overland Hills Annexation.
D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 140, 1987, Zoning Approximately
19.72 Acres of the Overland Hills Annexation into the R-L-P, Low
Density Planned Residential, Zoning,* District, and Approximately
57.58 Acres into the R-F, Foothills Residential, Zoning District.
This Resolution sets forth findings and determination that the area is
eligible for annexation pursuant to Colorado state law. Ordinance No.
139 and Ordinance No. 140, which were unanimously adopted on First
Reading on September 15, annex and zone approximately 83.54 acres
located south of West Horsetooth Road (the annexation includes
Horsetooth Road right-of-way), West Horsetooth Road extended (County
Road 40) and approximately one-half mile west of South Taft Hill Road.
The requested zoning is for approximately 19.72 acres of R-L-P, Low ,
Density Planned Residential, Zoning District, and for approximately
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57.58 acres of R-F, Foothills Residential, Zoning District. This is a
voluntary annexation.
APPLICANT: Gefroh Hattman, Inc. OWNER: Kim Stuart
135 W. Swallow Road 15 Fern Avenue
Fort Collins, CO Mill Valley, CA
Items Relating to Adopting and Enacting and Making Minor Amendments to
the New Code for the City.
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 153, 1987, Adopting and
Enacting a New Code for the City.
Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 154, 1987, Adopting
Minor Amendments to the New Code for the City.
Following more than a year of editorial review by City staff and
Municipal Code Corporation, the analysis, reorganization, and updating
of the municipal Code book have been completed. Substantive Code
changes were enacted at the end of last year through Council adoption
of a series of recodification Ordinances. Other, less significant
changes, are approved with the adoption of this enacting ordinance and
with the second ordinance amending various provisions of the new Code.
Such changes include consolidation and reorganization of material,
correcting the titles of municipal officers, making minor language
changes for consistency, and providing uniformity in format.
The developer has replatted a portion of the Belair P.U.D. Plat and is
requesting a blanket vacation of all utility, access and drainage
easements on Lots 1 through 14 of the Belair Plat. The replat is
called Regency P.U.D. which was approved by the Planning and Zoning
Board on June 22, 1987, and recorded with Larimer County. The replat
dedicates all necessary utility, drainage and public access easements
needed to replace the easements vacated.
All utilities have been contacted and have no problems with the
vacation.
The developer has replatted all of the Charleston P.U.
requesting a blanket vacation of all utility, access
easements associated with the Charleston P.U.D. Plat.
called Charleston P.U.D. Replat which was approved by th
Zoning Board on June 22, 1987 and recorded with Larime
replat dedicates all necessary utility, drainage and
easements needed to replace the easements vacated.
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All utilities have been contacted and have no problems with the
vacation.
The developer has replatted a portion of Dixon Creek P.U.D. plat with
Quail Hollow First and Second Filings, and is requesting a blanket
vacation of all easements and rights -of -way associated with the
replatted portion of the Dixon Creek P.U.D. The replats were approved
by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 28, 1986 and March 23, 1987
respectively. The replats dedicated all necessary easements,
rights -of -way and have been recorded with Larimer County.
All utilities have been contacted and have no problems with the
vacation.
Resolution 87-138 Amending the City of Fort Collins Police Officers'
Pension Plan.
This Resolution adopts an amendment to the City of Fort Collins Police
Officers' Pension Plan (as restated January 1, 1986) which adds two
sections to the Plan. This change is required by the favorable
determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service. The
letter states that, subject to the City's adoption of the proposed
amendments, the terms of the Plan conform to the requirements of
Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Giuliano and Father, developer of Overland Farm Phase II, has high
groundwater on their property adjacent to the north edge of Overland
Trail Park. The same condition exists on the park site and drain
lines have been installed on park property to reduce groundwater
levels.
In exchange for this easement, the City has been granted a 12'
permanent irrigation easement to the Parks and Recreation Department
through lots 16 and 17 of Overland Trail Farm. This irrigation
easement is recorded on the third filing of Overland Farm Phase II. A
change in developers and the uncertainty of the exact location of the
requested drain line prevented the granting of this easement until
now.
The Parks and Recreation Department inquired in March, 1987, about
coordinating this drain line installation with beginning construction
on the park site. The developer at that time was not interested since
the land was for sale. The present developer is now interested in
beginning construction of the drain line. The ~proposed Easement
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Agreement provides that the developer will repair the area after
construction so that it can again be used for park purposes.
22. Resolution 87-129 Making A000intments to the Quality of Life
Commission.
A vacancy currently exists on the Quality of Life Commission due to
the resignation of Deborah Saunders. The Council liaison has reviewed
the applications on file.
In keeping with Council's policy, the recommendation for this
appointment was announced at the September 15 meeting. The
appointment was tabled to allow time for public input.
The prospective appointee is:
QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION
Julie Clark
23. Routine Deeds and Easements.
a. Easement from the Almeda Springer Trust for the second of six
easements needed for Phase II of the Northeast Loop Waterline.
The project provides for the construction of 18,621 lineal feet of
waterline from Riverside/Lincoln to Prospect/Timberline. There
will be three pipe sizes as the line passes across the City. The
easement is located west of Lemay between Lincoln and Highway 14.
Consideration: $630.
b. Easement from Thomas K. and Nancy S. Moore for the third of six
easements needed for Phase II of the Northeast Loop Waterline.
The easement is located east of Jefferson along Lincoln Avenue.
Consideration: $200.
c. Powerline easement from Anheuser-Busch, Inc. located from the
Richards Lake Station north to County Road 52 for the construction
of an underground electric duct bank to serve the northern portion
of the City. The consideration of $1,227.50 is in accordance with
the payment formula defined in the Master Agreement with
Anheuser-Busch.
d. Powerline easement from David L. and Paula R. Edwards located at
402 West Mountain Avenue, needed to underground existing overhead
electric services. Consideration: $1.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #6.
October 6, 1987
Item V . Second Reading of Ordinance No. 141, 1987 Authorizing the
Transfer of Appropriated Amounts from the Street Oversizing Fund
to the Capital Projects Fund.
Item #8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 142 1987 Amending Section
118-83(E) to Allow for Greater Flexibility with Regard to the
Number of Unrelated Persons Who May Reside in a Dwelling Unit in
Multiple -Family Dwellings.
Item #14. C.
Annexation.
D. Second Reading of Ordinance No 136 1987 Zoning
AT 173.24 Acres. Known as the Blue Spruce Farms
Annexation, into the T-Transition Zoning District
Item #15. C. Second Reading of Ordinance No 139 1987 Annexing
Approximately 83.54 Acres. Known as the Overland Hills
Annexation.
D. Second Reading of Ordinance No 140 1987 Zoning
Approximately 19.72 Acres of the Overland Hills Annexation
into the R-L-P. Low Density Planned Residential Zoning
District. and Approximately 57 58 Acres into the R-F '
Foothills Residential Zoning District
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #9. B. First Reading of Ordinance No 143 1987 Annexing
Approximately 63.96 Acres Known as the Northern Colorado
Nature Center First Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No 144 1987 Zoning
Approximately 63.96 Acres Known as the Northern Colorado
Nature Center First Annexation into the T-Transition Zoning
District.
Item #10. B. First Reading of Ordinance No 145 1987 Annexing
Approximately 63.26 Acres Known as the Northern Colorado
Nature Center Second Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No 146 1987 Zoning
Approximately 63.26 Acres Known as the Northern Colorado
Nature Center Second Annexation into the T-Transition Zoning
District.
Item #11. C. First Reading of Ordinanra Nn 1d7_ 1QA7 dnnovinn
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Annexation.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Horak, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
(Councilmember Kirkpatrick withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Relating to the
Jewett Annexation and Zoning
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
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"Executive Summary
A. Hearing to Make Determinations and Findings Concerning the Jewett
Annexation.
B. Resolution 87-140 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations
Regarding the -Jewett Annexation.
C. Tabling on Second Reading of Ordinance No. 137, 1987, Annexing
Approximately 37.58 Acres, Known as the Jewett Annexation.
D. Tabling on Second Reading of Ordinance No. 138, 1987, Zoning
Approximately 37.58 Acres, Known as the Jewett Annexation, into the
R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential, Zoning District.
This Resolution sets forth findings and determination that the area is
eligible for annexation pursuant to Colorado state law. Ordinance No. 137
and Ordinance No. 138, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September
15, annex and zone approximately 37.58 acres, located south of Douglas
Road, north of Richards Lake Road and west of County Road 11, which is
presently an enclave of county area completely surrounded by incorporated
area of the City of Fort Collins. The requested zoning is the R-L-P, Low
Density Planned Residential, Zoning District. After discussion on
September 15, Council recommended tabling this annexation and zoning on
second reading until Mr. Jewett requests annexation or the property changes
ownership (a period not to exceed one year).
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins
Background
OWNER: Norman W. Jewett
1200 E. Douglas Road
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The area is a county enclave. The following annexations to the City of
Fort Collins created the enclave:
N: Country Club North 2nd Annexation, January 1984
E: Country Club North 2nd Annexation, January 1984
S: Country Club North 2nd Annexation, January 1984
W: Country Club North 2nd Annexation, January 1984
The area has thus been eligible for involuntary annexation into the city
since January 1987. On June 30, 1987, staff sent a letter to the property
owner informing him of the pending annexation, potential zoning district
designation, and meeting date of review by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Staff received no contact from the property owner until the evening of the
Planning and Zoning Board meeting on July 27, when Mr. Jewett asked several
question about City police protection and security for farm animals he
keeps on the property.
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Zoning
The requested zone for this annexation is the R-L-P, Low Density Planned
Residential, Zoning District. The R-L-P district designation is for areas
which are expected to develop predominantly with residential land uses.
Single-family residential subdivisions are "uses -by -right" in the R-L-P
zone. Any higher density residential uses and/or any non-residential land
uses can be proposed for development in the R-L-P zone as planned unit
developments and be evaluated according to the criteria of the LAND
DEVELOPMENT GUIDANCE SYSTEM. The surrounding property is also zoned R-L-P.
Findings
The annexation of this area as a county enclave is consistent with the
policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort
Collins contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT
COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA.
2. The area meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for a
county enclave eligible for involuntary annexation by the City of Fort
Collins.
The R-L-P zoning district is in conformance with the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 87-140,
fact and determination, and tabling on Second
annexing and zoning the Jewett Annexation for
year.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION•
setting forth findings of
Reading of the ordinances
period not to exceed one
The Planning and Zoning Board, at their regular monthly meeting of July 27,
1987, voted to recommend approval of the annexation and requested zoning.
At the Board's meeting, the property owner, Mr. Norman Jewett, raised
several questions about the extension of City police protection to the
property after annexation and security for farm animals (sheep) which he
keeps on the property."
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, tc
adopt Resolution 87-140. Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry,
Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Horak made' a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adopt Ordinance No. 137, 1987 on Second Reading.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey,
to table Ordinance No. 137, 1987 on Second Reading until Mr. Jewett
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requests annexation or the property changes ownership for a period not to
exceed one year. Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey,
Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
adopt Ordinance No. 138, 1987 on Second Reading.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to table Ordinance No. 138, 1987 on Second Reading until Mr. Jewett
requests annexation or the property changes ownership for a period not to
exceed one year. Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey,
Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 87-141 Making An
Appointment to the Parks and
Recreation Board. Tabled to October 20
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"A vacancy currently exists on the Parks and Recreation Board due to the
resignation of Ricki Saftler-Slack. The Council liaison has conducted '
interviews and will announce the recommendation at the October 6 City
Council meeting.
In keeping with Council's policy, this recommendation will be tabled until
October 20 to allow time for public input."
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
adopt Resolution 87-141 inserting the name of Roger Tarum.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey,
to table Resolution 87-141 until October 20. Yeas: Councilmembers Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 87-130 Creating the
CHOICES 95 Capital,Improvement
Advisory Committees, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"This item was tabled by Council at the September 15 meeting to allow staff
time to address a number of issues and concerns expressed during '
discussion. Specifically, Council was concerned about citizen involvement
in the development of the services plan and the need to assure that the
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' CHOICES 95 committees would be made aware of the needs and priorities in
the delivery of services which is being addressed by the staff in the
service plan.
Staff has recognized from the beginning that the development of the
services plan would require citizen input and involvement. The key in this
area will be the execution of a citizen survey which will address citizen
satisfaction with services, perceived priorities for additional services,
and willingness to pay issues. Staff has initiated the process of
developing the survey and anticipates that the survey will be initiated the
first week of November, allowing sufficient time to tabulate and analyze
results for inclusion in the staff's recommendation to Council. In
addition to the survey, staff anticipates having a number of community
meetings to hear input and using the various existing boards and
commissions for their perspective on service issues and needs.
Staff still, believes that Council and staff should
be the principal players
in the development of the services plan. We recognize,
however, that an
interface between the two programs is critical
to having a coordinated
recommendation for Council at the conclusion
of the process. Staff
therefore believes that some changes in the time
schedule and process are
necessary. Specifically, staff is suggesting
that the CHOICES 95
committees not begin their work until January of
1988. This will enable
staff to complete the services plan and receive
direction from Council.
Council's priorities for service and service needs
can then be communicated
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to the committees prior to their developing
program. We believe this change will allow for
the recommended capital
coordination between the
two processes. The resolution has been amended to indicate that the
committees will take into account the service priorities of Council as
expressed in the service plan. Attached for your
information is a diagram
which shows in graphic form the process and time
schedule as proposed at
this time.
The amended resolution deletes the reference to specific membership
categories for existing board members as discussed by Council on September
15."
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Resolution 87-130.
Deputy City Manager Skip Noe gave a brief presentation on the item,
highlighting the revisions made to the Resolution after tabling on
September 15. He responded to questions from Council.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, expressed opposition to formation
of the CHOICES 95 Committees and the proposed schedule.
Councilmember Horak suggested the enacting clause be amended to strike the
words "from names submitted by members'of the City. Council or".
' Councilmembers Mabry and Kirkpatrick accepted the amendment as a friendly
amendment to their original motion.
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The vote on Councilmember Mabry's motion to adopt Resolution 87-130 as '
amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry,
Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Relating to Mobile
Home Parks and Mobile Homes
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
Financial Impact
The fees for required inspections on all mobile home installations and
permits for new mobile home parks occurring after adoption of the ordinance
will cover the costs associated with providing those services. Mandatory,
one-time inspections of existing mobile home rental units will not require
fees because of the relatively small number anticipated and related
expenses will be absorbed by the operating budget of the Building
Inspection Program.
Executive Summary
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 158, 1987, Amending Chapter I
5 of the Code Pertaining to Nonowner-Occupied Housing.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 159, 1987, Repealing and
Reenacting Chapter 18 of the Code Regarding Mobile Homes.
Ordinance No. 158, 1987 deals with the issue of regulation of existing and
subsequent mobile home rental units under the City's rental housing code
via a simple change to the definition of "Nonowner-occupied housing". This
document currently provides basic standards of habitability in all rental
housing other than mobile homes for essentials including running hot and
cold water, comfort heating, cooking facilities, sleeping quarters,
lighting, ventilation, sanitation, exiting, and shelter.
Ordinance No. 159, 1987 is a complete revision of Chapter 18, the original
regulation passed in 1967 to regulate all mobile home parks but never fully
implemented apparently due to the elaborate park licensing system it
created under the "Public Works" department.. While quite comprehensive in
establishing overall park design criteria for streets, utilities, and
landscaped screening, it retroactively imposed those same rigid standards
for the smaller, existing parks as well as applying them to new parks after
its adoption. It contains little or nothing in the way of regulating the
actual condition of the mobile homes themselves and has no inspection fee
provisions with only token annual license fees. ,
The proposed revision is the result of a Council work session in 4 ate April
of this year which directed staff to look into the conditions in mobile
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' home parks in general and to produce a fair, straightforward, and
enforceable set of rules which promote and maintain a safe and healthy
living environment for people who choose mobile home living rather than
conventional housing alternatives.
At the well attended public meeting in early July which was intended to be
an informational session on the first draft of the revised ordinance, most
of the audience, comprised largely of park owners/operators, residents, and
mobile home suppliers, was strongly opposed to the document presented. The
original draft contained a comprehensive "operating" license provision with
significant fees to cover its administration. Many in attendance resented
its intrusive aspect and felt all mobile home parks were being
over -regulated as a group because of problems encountered with a small,
poorly managed minority. Residents of the Mountain Avenue neighborhood
adjacent to one of the smaller parks with a long history of problems, were
equally vocal about the need for strong measures to protect their
neighborhood and property values. Both sides saw the need for addressing
health, safety, and maintenance issues in mobile home parks at the same
time realizing that mobile homes offer an affordable and viable housing
alternative for many in the Fort Collins area. Out of that meeting, a task
group was formed from large and small park owners, mobile home suppliers,
and a neighborhood resident to assist staff in formulating regulations and
identifying underlying issues.
' Early in the discussions with the task group, verified from previous field
research, it was apparent that most of the area parks were well run, decent
communities in spite of the lack of regulatory imposition. The real
problems stemmed from health and safety related conditions in a small
number of mobile home rental units which are typically old, small, and in
need of repairs. With that in mind staff set out to fashion legislation
which would not severely impact the many, well managed parks and well
maintained existing, owner -occupied mobile homes but provide reasonable
standards for general park maintenance, incoming mobile homes, and
habitability of mobile home rental units.
The resulting revised ordinance is a comprehensive, concise document which
accomplishes those goals without a cumbersome licensing system, using
public intervention through responsive enforcement when necessary where
health and safety matters are concerned. The track record of mobile home
rental units indicates that they demonstrate a definite need for stricter
regulation. The vast majority of the serious health and safety problems
have been associated with these mobile homes. For economic and other
reasons, owners of these units have not been providing regular upkeep, as
evidenced by the dilapidated condition of many of these. The ordinance will
require full inspection of all existing mobile home rentals and a
certificate of inspection issued within 60 days of the effective date,of
adoption. If necessary repairs are not completed within that'_time, those
units will be posted as unfit for habitation with an additional'90-day time
limit to remain in a park without abatement.
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Although not all members of the task group are totally satisfied with the
final product, there is general consensus that a workable compromise has
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been achieved. Some park owners still feel that such regulations are
discriminatory, selecting housing
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one alternative out of several as
different with added regulations imposed on it. Park neighborhood residents
want to see even more controls over mobile home rental units, such as
requiring annual rather than one-time inspections of rental units, and
will likely voice those concerns at the hearing. Such a periodic
inspection program should be supported by fees and a certificate renewal
licensing process even for a fairly small portion of the mobile home
population, probably less than 100 units out of 1500, because of the need
for maintaining an ongoing record -keeping system on each rental unit.
Although some units may degrade over time, the rental housing code would be
available for abatement of the serious offenders.
Staff believes this ordinance to be a fair and enforceable solution for
maintaining an important segment of the community's housing stock for many
years to come."
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Ordinance No. 158, 1987 on First Reading.
Building Permits and Inspections Administrator Felix Lee gave a history of
this issue and a brief overview of the provisions of the ordinances
relating to mobile homes. He noted revisions had been prepared for
Ordinance No. 159, 1987.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 158, 1987 I
on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
City Clerk Krajicek read the amendments to Ordinance No. 159, 1987 in full.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
adopt Ordinance No. 159, 1987 on First Reading as amended.
Felix Lee responded to questions from Council about the input received
during drafting of the ordinance and specific provisions of the ordinance.
The following persons spoke on this item:
Peggy Rolfes, 1535 West Mountain, gave a slide presentation
showing several mobile home parks in Fort Collins and
pointing out the kinds of problems that exist in some parks.
She stated the City Park neighborhood supports regulation of
mobile home parks in the community. She proposed an
amendment to Section 18-8(a) to add a subsection (7) to read:
"The mobile home is not less than six hundred (600) square
feet in floor area." She also proposed that�Section 18-9 be
amended to provide for annual or regular !inspections of '
mobile home parks. Ms. Rolfes requested Section 18-11(2) be
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amended to incorporate the provisions of Section 18-8(c) in
its entirety.
2. Carol Podmore, 1205 West Mountain, President of the City Park
Neighborhood Association, expressed support for the proposed
ordinance including the amendments suggested by Ms. Rolfes.
3. Art Mitchell, 1609 Richards Place, spoke of the impact a
poorly maintained mobile home park has on the surrounding
neighborhood.
4. Charles Hoffman, Skyline Mobile Home Park owner, supported
the ordinance but stated he did not feel it should be used to
resolve the crime situation at 114 Bryan.
5. Nancy Gray, 110 Fishback, expressed support for the
ordinance, but added she felt it was unfortunate that an
ordinance regulating all mobile home parks has become
necessary in order to deal with the situation at 114 Bryan.
6. Martha Doak, 1042 Strachan, representing Family Services of
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, stated she felt the ordinance
is necessary, but expressed concern about the renters who may
be forced to vacate a mobile home that does not comply.
' 7. Steve Barbier, Executive Director of Neighbor -to -Neighbor,
spoke in favor of the ordinance, but expressed concern about
implementation of the provisions of the ordinance and the
possibility that families may be displaced.
8. Marc Teets, 422 East Lake, spoke of the problems that occur
with rental property, and offered suggestions to resolve some
of the problems.
9. Johnny Brown, 801 East Pitkin, party -in -interest at South
College Trailer Park, stated he feels the ordinance is
reasonable and necessary. He spoke against the 600 square
foot requirement and annual inspection proposed by Ms.
Rolfes. He stated he felt all rental housing should be
regulated, not just mobile homes.
10. Bill Gray, 110 Fishback, also spoke of the problems at 114
Bryan.
11. Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, questioned how the
ordinance affects owner -occupied mobile homes.
Following citizen input, Felix Lee'answered questions from Council.
' Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey,
to amend Section 18-11(3) to lengthen the period of time for inspection to
90 days, and to amend Section 18-11(4) to require a mobile home to be
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brought into compliance within 90 days with the occupant being given 30 I
days to vacate.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she felt the amendment would be more
reasonable for CSU students who may have to vacate.
Councilmember Maxey stated the amendment stretches out the period for .
inspections after the ordinance becomes effective.
Martha Doak, 1042 Strachan, stated she felt increasing the number of days
to vacate would give tenants more time to find another place to live.
Peggy Rolfes, 1535 West Mountain, stated she did not feel adding to the
number of days to vacate was a true safeguard because the owner may choose
not to notify the tenant until just prior to the end of the 30-day period.
Councilmember Horak stated he would not support the amendment. He pointed
out the purpose of the ordinance was to deal with basic health and safety
issues and expressed concern about what could be happen during a lengthened
inspection period and period for vacating. He stated he felt the City
should move swiftly on enforcing the ordinance.
Assistant Mayor Stoner stated he was not concerned with the 90-day
inspection period and stated he was empathetic with an owner having just 60
days to fix up 10 or 12 mobile homes in a 60-day period and therefore would ,
support increasing the compliance period to 90 days.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to amend Ordinance No. 159,
1987 was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Kirkpatrick, Maxey, and Stoner.
Nays: Councilmembers Horak, Mabry, and Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Mabry stated he was concerned about the amount of time
tenants have to vacate. He stated he did not wish to change the 10-day
time frame, but would like to amend Section 18-11(4) to give the occupant
notification that the unit does not conform and that if the unit does not
comply within 60 days, the occupant will be ordered to vacate.
Assistant City Attorney Paul Eckman suggested Section 18-11(4) be amended
to read "...The owner(s) AND OCCUPANT(S) of every mobile home rental ..."
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
amend Section 18-11(4) of Ordinance No. 159, 1987 as suggested by the
Assistant City Attorney.
Councilmembers Winokur and Horak accepted the amendment as a friendly
amendment to their original motion.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion to amend Section 18-9 to provide I
for inspection of mobile home parks every 5 years.
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THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Councilmember Horak made a motion to amend Section 1809 to provide for
inspection of mobile home parks every 3 years.
THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion,
amend Section 18-8(c)(1) to provide
feet on center rather than 7 feet.
seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
that piers be placed a maximum of 8
Councilmember Maxey stated he felt 8 feet would allow for more practical
use of skirting materials.
Councilmembers Winokur and Horak accepted the amendment as a friendly
amendment to their original motion.
Paul Eckman and Felix Lee responded to questions about inspections and the
processing of complaints.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak,
to amend Section 18-9 to provide for regular inspections to occur every 5
years.
Felix Lee pointed out the amendment would require reinspection of every
mobile home unit, not just rental units.
Carol Podmore, 1205 West Mountain, stated the City Park Neighborhood
Association would support any regular inspection process. She spoke of the
burden placed on a citizen making a complaint.
Peggy Rolfes, 1535 West Mountain, stated she also would support inspection
on a regular basis.
Steve Barbier, representing Neighbor -to -Neighbor, stated there is not
currently a program to assist in rehabilitation of mobile homes. He stated
inspection of all mobile homes could be an economic burden to mobile home
owner -occupants.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, objected to regular inspection of
owner -occupied mobile homes.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she felt inspections are important to keep
this type of housing at an acceptable level and therefore felt it should be
applied to all mobile homes.
Councilmember Mabry stated he would not support the amendment because the
inspection requirement would not apply to other types of rental units. He
stated the ordinance was drafted to address the problem of irresponsible
landlords who do not maintain their rental units. He stated that requiring
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inspections of all units goes beyond the scope of what was meant to be I
accomplished by the ordinance.
Councilmember Horak stated he felt the issue of inspections should be
addressed whether it be for all units, rental units, or all types of rental
housing.
Councilmember Winokur stated he felt the first step would be to deal with
mobile home rentals. He indicated he would like to get some feedback over
the next year on how this program is progressing.
Councilmember Stoner stated he would not support the amendment for the same
reasons expressed by Councilmember Mabry. He stated he felt the complaint
process was adequate to address problems.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to amend Section 19-8 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak and Kirkpatrick. Nays:
Councilmembers Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
add the sentence "Reinspection of rental mobile homes shall occur at least
once every 5 years." to the end of Section 18-9.
Nell Van Driel, 1212 West Mountain, stated she felt 5 years was a long time '
between periodic inspections for properties that are already questionable.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion to amend Section 18-9 of
Ordinance No. 159, 1987 was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated this ordinance walks a fine line between
regulating the health and safety of individuals who live in mobile homes
and the right to privacy of those individuals. She stated she believed
mobile home housing was important in Fort Collins, but did not believe this
ordinance would remedy the social problems at 114 Bryan.
Councilmember Horak stated he felt the cooperation between staff, mobile
home park owners, and neighbors of mobile home parks in drafting the
ordinance was good. He expressed concerns about the displacement of
tenants and stated he would like to receive ideas from staff and other
agencies on how to deal with the problem of displacement. He requested a
report within 60-70 days on the outcome of the inspections, and another
report within 130 days on the status of units that did not pass inspection.
Councilmember Winokur concurred with Councilmembers Kirkpatrick and Horak.
He emphasized the ordinance was drafted in order to deal with a specific
mobile home park. He stated the issue was not only health 'and safety, but '
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' prevention so that more situation don't occur in the future. He pointed
out the burden is placed on the owner of the mobile home, not the renter.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's original motion to adopt Ordinance No.
159, 1987 as amended on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 87-142 Adopting Financial
and Management Policies Relating to
the 1988 Annual Budget Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summary
Financial and Management Policies are used in developing and formulating
the 1988 Annual Budget. The Financial and Management Policies reflect
Council's direction and commitment to sound financial planning.
Background
' The Financial and Management Policies form the basis on which the City of
Fort Collins' Annual Budget is based. In 1986, Council directed some
significant changes in the Financial and Management Policies. The changes
directed by Council reflected a desire to have the Financial and Management
Policies more closely reflect the actual processes used in preparing the
Annual Budget.
For 1988, staff has undertaken a further review of the Financial and
Management Policies. Although some changes to these policies will be
forthcoming, they are not incorporated in the Budget. Staff will present
the Council directed revisions to the User Fee Policy, Payment in Lieu of
Taxes (PILOT) Policy and Debt Policy at a future date.
No major changes are incorporated in the 1988 Financial and Management
Policies. The following is the only significant change incorporated in the
1988 Budget:
General Administrative Charges (Section 3.1) have been updated to provide
greater allocation of General Fund costs among the various City funds."
City Manager Burkett indicated staff was requesting revisions to Exhibit
"A" as provided to Council prior to the meeting.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion,
to adopt Resolution 87-142 includin
g
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
Budget Consent Items
Items 32-38 are being presented together in the Consent Calendar format.
These items have been reviewed and discussed at budget work sessions and
are being presented in this manner to expedite their adoption. As with the
regular Consent Calendar, any item may be withdrawn for discussion by any
member of the Council, staff or public and will be considered after the
balance of the Budget Consent is adopted.
Councilmember Winokur requested Item #32, Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinance No. 160, 1987, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Relating to 1988 Stormwater Utility Fees, be removed from the
Budget Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Horak requested Item #38, Resolution 87-147 Adopting 1988
Recreation Fees and Charges, be withdrawn from the Budget Consent Agenda.
32.
The following table is a comparison of the total monthly fees for 1987
and the proposed total monthly fees for 1988 for the typical single
family residence, which is a 6,000 square foot lot with 40% impervious
surface:
Foothills
$1.76
$2.05
Fox Meadows
2.20
2.51
McClelland/Mail Creek
3.35
3.54
Spring Creek
1.49
1.90
Canal Importation
2.11
2.47
Dry Creek
1.60
1.82
West Vine
1.76
1.96
Evergreen Park/Greenbriar
3.24
3.54
Fossil Creek
3.05
3.21
All other basins
0.00
0.00
O&M
0.92
1.04
There are no proposed changes to the Basin New Development Fees in
1988. The Storm Drainage' Board does not recommend the total fee
increase in the operations and maintenance fee. The Board feels the
General Fund Transfer should only be $69,406 with the remaining
$66,000 considered for the 1989 Budget.
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33.
The recommended 1988 Budget, as presented, includes a 4% increase in
monthly wastewater fees. This increase is necessary in order to
ensure that sufficient revenue is generated to meet anticipated
expenses and.to comply with City financial policies.
The last increase in service fees was two years ago when a 4% increase
was implemented. The 4% adjustment will increase the wastewater
service fee for a typical single family residential customer by $.43
per month (from $10.83 to $11.26).
34. Resolution 87-143 Approving the 1988 Budget for the Poudre Fire
Authority.
The Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and
the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District specifies that the Poudre
Fire Authority Board shall submit the budget to the respective
governing bodies. The budget becomes the Authority Budget only after
approval of the appropriations by the respective governing bodies and
final adoption by the Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors.
35. Resolution 87-
' Proposed rates for 1988 reflect increases in most room rental and
additional services. New rates remain comparable with other
facilities in the area. The 1988 revenue projections are based on
these fee changes.
Major changes include:
1 - Rates for four and eight hour meetings have increased for
non-profit users.
2 - Rates for both commercial and non-profit users have increased in
the Performance Hall and Mini -Theatre. This also includes
increases in additional services related to those areas.
3 - A $.50 handling charge on phone orders for Visa and Mastercard is
proposed in the box office area.
36. Resolution 87-
To continue to satisfy cost recovery policies, an approximate 4.6
percent increase in operating revenue has been budgeted for 1988 in
the Golf Fund. The Golf Board and staff are recommending an increase
' of $1 for 18-holes of golf, increases of $10 each for adult, student,
senior and spouse annual passes, and a $5 increase for junior annual
passes. Green fees for 9-holes of golf will remain at 1987 rates, and
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fees for golf car rentals and all other golf related services will
also remain at existing 1987 rates.
37. Resolution 87-
This resolution will increase most cemetery user fees by an average of
10 percent as of January 1, 1988. The recommended increase in fees
and charges is consistent with the revenues projected in the 1988
recommended budget document.
38. Resolution 87-147 Adopting 1988 Recreation Division Fees and Charges
The Recreation Fund receives financial support from the General Fund.
The policy established by City Council in 1980 requires a minimum 50
percent recovery of total fund expenses through user fees and charges.
Since 1980, the Fund has not dropped below the 50 percent requirement.
In June 1986, City Council requested review of the fee policy. Staff
is currently working on policy alterations.
The 1988 Recreation Fund budget includes normal inflationary items as
well as the inclusion of additional insurance costs, which in the past
were budgeted in the insurance fund. In order to cover increases and
keep the subsidy from the General Fund from growing in 1988, program
fees and charges were adjusted to project higher revenue generation.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #32.
Item #33.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt and ,approve all items not removed from the Budget Consent
Calendar. Yeas-.1 Councilmembers Horak, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur.
Nays: None. (Councilmember Kirkpatrick withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 87-147 Adopting 1988
Recreation Division Fees and
Charges, Tabled to October 20
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
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"Financial Impact
Cost recovery through fees and charges in the Recreation Fund is projected
to increase from 57 to 64 percent in 1988, and reflects a two percent
decrease in General Fund support. In 1988, staff has projected receiving
$1,565,512 from fees and charges as budgeted.
Executive Summary
The Recreation Fund receives financial support from the General Fund. The
policy established by City Council in 1980 requires a minimum 50 percent
recovery of total fund expenses through user fees and charges. Since 1980,
the Fund has not dropped below the 50 percent requirement.
In June 1986, City Council requested review of the fee policy. Staff is
currently working on policy alterations.
The 1988 Recreation Fund budget includes normal inflationary items as well
as the inclusion of additional insurance costs, which in the past were
budgeted in the insurance fund. In order to cover increases and keep the
subsidy from the General Fund from growing in 1988, program fees and
charges were adjusted to project higher revenue generation.
' Background
Staff recommends an increase in most Recreation fees and charges in order
to balance the fund. Program service levels will remain the same. Those
activities targeted for increased fees in 1988 are all swim drop -in, youth
skate drop -in, arts and crafts, youth programs, drop -in rates at the
Northside Aztlan Community Center, youth and adult sports, older adult
activities, and most rentals. Charges to affiliated user groups remain at
the 1987 level, as do some programs such as swim and tennis lessons which
were raised in 1987.
The Parks and Recreation Board at its regular meeting of September 23,
1987, reviewed the fees and charges schedule for 1988 and voted 5-2 not to
support the recommended fees. The Board expressed concern about the
continued rise in the percentage of program revenue needed to balance the
fund and recommends that fees and charges not be the only contribution to
increases in the fund.
The following fees and charges, grouped by budgeted program area, are being
recommended:
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FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE I
1986
1987
1988
Program: Edora Pool Ice Center
Program: Aquatics
Swimming - all pools
Learn to swim
2.50/inst. hr.
3.00/inst. hr.
3.00/inst hr
Water Fitness
1.50/inst. hr.
2.00/inst. hr.
2.00/inst hr
Other activities
Varies
varies
varies
Single admission
Under 2; over 85
Free
Free
Free
2-17 years
1.00
1.00
1.25
18-49 years
1.50
1.50
2.00
50 years & older
1.25
1.25
1.50
Lap swim
1.25
1.50
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30-admission pass
2-17 years
22.50
22.50
28.00
18-49 years
33.75
33.75
45.00
50 years & older
20.00
25.00
33.75
Lap swim
28.00
30.00
---
Boat rental - Sheldon Lake 1.25/ha7f hr.
1.50/ha7f
hr
1.50/half hr
2.00/hour
2.25/hour
2.50/hour
Poo) rental
,
Fort Collins Community
Pool
and Outdoor Pool
Affiliated
15.00/hr.
4.00/7ane
hr*
---
Community
30.00/hr.
6.50/7ane
hr**
---
Commercial
By Contract
By Contract
---
EPIC
Affiliated
4.00/7ane
hr*
---
Community
6.50/1ane
hr***
---
Commercial
By Contract
---
A11 Pools 25 yd. and 25
Meter
Affiliated
--
4.00/1a hr
Community
6.50/7a hr
Commercial
--
By Contract
50 Meter (EPIC)
Affiliated
-
6.50/1a hr
Community
9.0011a hr
Commercial
--
By Contract
Other Pool Areas
--
Varies
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* No Minimum
** Minimum $19.50/hour
*** Minimum 332.50/hour
Therapeutic Pool -EPIC
Drop -In Use
Group Usage
Exercise Room -EPIC
Ice Skating
Learn to skate
Patch & freestyle
Other activities
Single admission
Adult (18 and older)
Youth (17 and under)
50 years and older
Group Rates
Skate rental
' 30-admission pass
Adult 18 and older
Youth 17 and under
50 and Older
Skate Rental Only
Skate Sharpening
Ice Rental
Youth Hockey
General
Prime
Non -Prime
Late Night
Program: General Recreation
Arts & Crafts
General classes - adult
- youth
Pottery classes - adult
- youth
Pottery lab
Dance - adult classes
- youth classes
Fitness - adult classes
'
- youth classes
20.00
15.00
40.00
20.00
35.00
2.50/inst
hr.
7.50/inst
hr.
1.75/inst
hr.
1.50/inst
hr.
See Sing Adm
By Contract
7.00/inst. hr
4.00/session
Varies
2.00
1.00
1.50
By Contract
1.00
45.00
22.50
33.75
22.50
From 2.50
60.00/hr.
70.00/hr.
7.75/inst hr.
1.25/inst hr.
2.00/inst hr.
Varies
35.00
2.50/inst hr.
1.50/inst hr.
7.75/inst hr.
1.50/inst hr.
See Sing Adm
By Contract
See Single
Admission
Swim/Skate
7.00/inst
4.00/less
Varies
2.00
1.25
1.50
By Contract
1.00
45.00
28.00
33.75
From 2.50
1.90 inst hr.
1.35 inst hr.
2.25 inst hr.
1.35 inst hr.
40.00
2.50/inst hr.
1.75/inst hr.
1.50/inst hr.
1.507inst hr.
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Outdoor Recreation
Workshops, clinics
Skiing
Day camp
Special Interest
Class, workshops
Special Events
Special Populations
Miscellaneous youth programs
After -school activities
Playground/tot lot
Tempera, Turns & Tales
Gymnastics/tumbling
Self defense
Funtime
Farm
Group tours
Day camp
Pee Wee Farm
Tiny Farmers
After -school
Pony riding
Classes
Workshops
ers
farmers
lessons
Program: Northside Recreation
Gym & weight room drop -in
Single admission
30-admission pass
General activities
Gym rental - community rental
- commercial rate
ct/h = Court Hour
Program: Older Adults
General activities
Program: Snorts & Tennis
Youth sports
Basketball
Football
Softball
High school intramurals
Adult sports
Sponsor fee
Basketball league
Flag football league
Softball league
Volleyball league
Varies
By contract
45.00
Varies
Varies
Varies
7.00
20.00
12.00
1.50/inst hr
By contract
1.50/inst hr
.50/person
50.00
16.00
12.00
16.00
12.00
2.00/inst hr
Varies
.75
17.00
Varies
Fm 13.00/ct/h
Fm 30.00/ct/h
Varies
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Varies Varies
By contract By contract
60.00 ---
Varies
Varies
Varies
1.75/inst hr
Varies
12.00
1.75/inst hr
By contract
1.75/inst hr
.50/person
65.00
3.00/inst hr
3.50/inst hr
3.00/inst hr
5.00/inst hr
2.00/inst hr
Varies
1.00
22.50
Varies
Fm 13.00/ct/h
Fm 30.00/ct/h
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
2.00/inst hr
Varies
2.00/inst hr
By contract
2.00/inst hr
.50/person
70.00
3.00/inst hr
3.50/inst hr
3.00/inst hr
5.00/inst hr
2.00/inst hr
Varies
1.25
28.00
Varies
Fm 15.00/ct/h
Fm 35.00/ct/h
Varies
18.00
20.00
22.00
25.00
26.00
28.00
18.00
20.00
22.00
60.00/team
60.00/team
60.00/team
300.00/team
250.00/team
265.00/team
250.00/team
200.00/team
210.00/team
415.00/team
350.00/team
365.00/team
140.00/team
100.00/team
105.00/team
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Player fee (in addition to sponsor
fee/sport)
---
Volleyball, mixed drop -in
20.00
Team forfeit fee
25.00
Ballfield/soccer field rent.
Varies
Tennis & racquet sports
Group lessons - youth
15.00
- adult
20.00
Private/semi-private lessons
Half hour private
20.00
1 hour private
40.00
Half hour semi -private
16.00
1 hour semi -private
32.00
Tennis clinic
7.00
Tennis team/junior develop.
Varies
Platform, racquetball,
handball lessons
Varies
Tennis court rental
Varies
Reservation system at Moore Park
Tennis
2.0011.5 hr
Platform tennis
1.00/hour
Handball/racquetball
1.50/hour
Miscellaneous Revenue
Picnic Shelters
15.00/use
Concessions
By contract
Rentals
Rooms - community rate
Frm 13.00/use
- commercial rate
Frm 24.00/use
Barbeque grill
Frm 15.00/day
Portable bleachers
12.00/use
Showmobile
Basic unit
set up/tear down -no stage
85.00
Basic unit plus staging
1/3 (one row of staging)
140.00
2/3 (two rows of staging)
180.00
Transportation
Local (flat rate)
30.00
Out of town
(flat rate + 1.60/mi.)
30.00+
Fee Reductions for Designated Programs
Older Adults
1/2 off
Low Income
2/3 off
Developmentally Disabled
1/2 off
8.00
25.00
25.00
Varies
3.00/inst. hr
4.00/inst. hr
24.00
48.00
16.00
32.00
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
2.0011.5 hr
1.00/hour
1.50/hour
15.00/use
By contract
Frm 13.00/use
Frm 24.00/use
Frm 15.00/day
15.00/use
95.00
150.00
200.00
40.00
40.00+
1/2 off
2/3 off
1/2 off
8.00
30.00
25.00
Varies
3.00/inst. hr
4.00/inst. hr
24.00
48.00
16.00
32.00
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
2.0011.5 hr.
1.00/hour
1.50/hour
20.00/use
By contract
Frm 15.00/use
Frm 25.00/use
Frm 20.00/day
20.00/use
100.00
160.00
220.00
40.00
40.00+
1/3 off
2/3 off
1/2 off
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Facility charges to affiliated
user groups:
Youth Baseball
Youth Soccer
Buckaroos
Legion Baseball
Tennis Assoc
FAST See Swimming
Youth Hockey See Skating
NOTE: "--" means service not provided
" means fee included elsewhere"
30Y of
maintenance
50% of
lights
50Y of
maintenance
and lights
301' of
maintenance
50Y of
lights
501, of
maintenance
and lights
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adopt Resolution 87-147.
(Secretary's Note: Assistant Mayor Stoner indicated the City Manager would
be working with various user groups to resolve issues relating to fees and
therefore the Resolution would be tabled to October 20.)
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
table Resolution 87-147 to October 20. Yeas: Councilmembers Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 160, 1987, Amending
Chapter 26 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins Relating to 1988
Stormwater Utility Fees, Adopted
As Amended on First Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Financial Impact
Basin Monthly Capital Fees will increase between $0.04 to $0.29 per month
for the typical single family residence depending upon several factors in
each basin: funds 'needed for capital improvement projects to solve existing
drainage' problems, the size of the basin, and the amount of developed
properties.
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' The city-wide Operations and Maintenance Fee will increase from $0.92 to
$1.04 per month for the typical single family residence to accommodate an
increase in the transfer to the General Fund.
Executive Summary
The following table is a comparison of the total monthly fees for 1987 and
the proposed total monthly fees for 1988 for the typical single family
residence, which is a 6,000 square foot lot with 40% impervious surface:
Foothills
$1.76
$2.05
Fox Meadows
2.20
2.51
McClelland/Mail Creek
3.35
3.54
Spring Creek
1.49
1.90
Canal Importation
2.11
2.47
Dry Creek
1.60
1.82
West Vine
1.76
1.96
Evergreen Park/Greenbriar
3.24
3.54
Fossil Creek
3.05
3.21
All other basins
0.00
0.00
O&M
0.92
1.04
There are no proposed changes to the Basin New Development Fees in 1988.
' The Storm Drainage Board does not recommend the total fee increase in the
operations and maintenance fee. The Board feels the General Fund Transfer
should only be $69,406 with the remaining $66,000 considered for the 1989
Budget."
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Ordinance No. 160, 1987 on First Reading.
Councilmember Winokur stated he pulled this item because of differences of
opinion on the Storm Drainage Board, and their concern regarding the
inclusion of the impact fee. He noted the Storm Drainage Board felt the
fee needed further scrutiny. He stated he would like to see more of a
consensus between staff and the Storm Drainage Board. He stated he would
prefer to see the rate include only the General Fund administrative charge
and not the impact fee.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to amend section (a) of Ordinance No. 167, 1987 to change the figure
"0.0004333" to "0.0003917
City Manager Burkett pointed out that the amendment would reduce the
revenue to the General Fund by $66,000. He urged Council to approve the
Resolution as proposed.
' Councilmember Winokur stated he felt the fee was a disguised PILOT fee and
he could not support it.
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Councilmember Horak stated he did feel the Board's correspondence or '
discussion indicate that some fee is not justified, but rather they are not
ready to say what quantity is fair. He stated he felt the Board would
support an impact fee in 1989.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick questioned the rationale for this type of impact
fee and noted she also believed it was too closely associated with a PILOT
fee.
Councilmember Mabry stated he agreed the issue needs more study, but noted
nothing the ordinance precludes the Storm Drainage Board for studying the
issue further. He stated if further study shows the fee is not justified,
the fee could be reimbursed.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion to amend Ordinance No. 160, 1987
was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner,
and Winokur. Nays: Councilmember Mabry.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney Huisjen stated it is reasonable to have an impact fee that is
supported by studies that measure the impact of storm drainage on street
system. He noted it is not a substitute for a franchise or PILOT fee.
Councilmember Horak requested a timeline from staff and the Storm Drainage '
Board as to how they plan to proceed with further analysis of the issue.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 160, 1987
as amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 87-148 Adopting the.1988
Budget for the City of Fort Collins
and Fixing the Mill Levy, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Financial Impact
This Resolution adopts the total City Budget for 1988 in the amount of
$164,894,093. It also sets the City mill levy at 7.663 mills which will
generate $4.2 million. Sales and use tax revenues are projected at a 3.5%
growth and will generate a total of $20.8 million.
Executive Summary
This Resolution adopts the 1988 Budget for the City of Fort Collins and I
sets the mill levy as follows:
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'
General Fund 0 & M
...............................
Parks 0 & M...............................
1.451
mills
....
.. .ty Cont ributi.on ...............
Poudre Fire Authori
.661
3.996
mills
mills
Fire Pension
Unfunded Liability - General Fund .152
PFA Employer Contribution .190
.342
mills
Parks Debt Service ...............................
1.213
mills
TOTAL
7.663
mills
Background
Changes from the 1988 Proposed Budget presented to Council are as follows:
1. General Fund
Appropriations have been increased by $567,698 over the Proposed
Budget. Additions and deletions have been made as explained in the
September 25th memorandum to the City Council and discussed at the
September 29th worksession. The major increases are $498,235 in the
Police budget for 14 new positions and $342,500 to be transferred to
the Capital Projects Fund for local street maintenance.
2. Golf Fund
' Appropriations have been decreased by $31,930 to revise the capital
outlay line item and to reflect the use of prior year reserves rather
than lease purchase for the Clubhouse Renovation project.
3. Communications Fund
Appropriations have been increased $72,800 to allow for Mountain
Bell's revised rate structure. This will affect the charges for new
lines to be installed, traffic signals and off -premise extensions.
4. Community Services Fund
Appropriations have been decreased by $14,300. This represents the
net affect of moving $20,000 for the Alternative Youth Center into the
General Fund and adding $5,700 to the Community Services fund for the
alcoholic counselors program.
5. Debt Service Fund
Appropriations have been increased $165,325 to cover the higher
interest projections on the EPIC and Street Oversizing debt. The EPIC
bonds and Street Oversizing note both have interest rates which are
based on a percentage of the prime rate. Original projections were
based on a prime rate of about 8%. They have been revised based on a
' 9.5% prime rate.
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6. Sales & Use Tax Fund I
Appropriations have been increased by $386,418. This is due to the
affects of revised sales & use tax projections for 1987. We revised
our growth projections from a 3.5% increase to 5%. This results in an
additional transfer of $197,O35 to the General Fund, $49,259 to the
Essential Capital Projects and $25,124 for each of the quarter cent
capital programs.
In addition, the transfer to the Debt Service fund which covers EPIC
debt payments has been increased to reflect the higher interest rates.
7. Street Oversizing Fund
Appropriations have been decreased $57,884. The payment on the Street
Oversizing note has been increased to reflect the higher interest
rates while a correction was made to an S.I.D. debt payment that was
double counted.
S. Capital Pro.ects - General City Essential
Appropriations have been increased by $286,50O. The outdoor pool
slide project has been taken out and the additional funds for local
street maintenance have been added."
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick, '
to adopt Resolution 87-148.
Bob Manuel, 1806 Rollingwood, representing Woodward Governor Company Tax
Committee, expressed concerns about the funding of police officers in
future years.
City Manager Burkett stated staff has identified available revenue in
future years to maintain the police officer positions being added in 1988.
Assistant Mayor Stoner stated he appreciated staff's conservative approach
during the preparation of the 1988 Budget.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion to adopt Resolution 87-148 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner,
and Winokur. . Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No: 162, 1987, Appropriating
Annual Expenditures for the City of Fort
Collins in 1988 and Setting the Mill Levy
for said Fiscal Year. Adopted on -First Reading '
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
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' "Financial Impact
This Ordinance appropriates the total City Budget for 1988 in the amount of
$164,894,093. It also sets the City mill levy at 7.663 mills which will
generate $4.2 million. Sales and use tax revenues are projected at a 3.5%
growth and will generate a total of $20.8 million.
Executive Summary
This Ordinance appropriates the 1988 Annual Budget and sets the mill levy.
Changes from the. financial statements included in the 1988 Recommended
Budget are outlined in the previous agenda item."
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Ordinance No. 162, 1987 on First Reading.
Councilmember Horak stated he felt this year's budget process was the best
he has participated in during his tenure on Council. He thanked staff,
Council, and the citizens for their work on the budget.
The vote on Councilmember Mabry's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 162, 1987
on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick,
' Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Relating to the 1988
Downtown Development Authority Budget
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summary
A. Resolution 87-149 Approving the 1988 Downtown Development Authority
Budget.
The proposed 1988 DDA Budget of $172,886, approved by the DDA Board of
Directors at the regular meeting of July 15, 1987, would maintain the
present staffing level. No capital expenditures are anticipated. The
Board has placed the budgeted year end excess in contingency.
B. Hearing and First Reading of,Ordinance No. 164, 1987, Setting the Mill
Levy for the Downtown Development Authority for 1988 and Appropriating
the Annual Expenditures for 1988.
This Ordinance sets the 1987 mill levy for the DDA at 3.051 mills which
' is lower than the 1987 levy due to the recent reassessment, and
appropriates the 1988 budget. The total budget for 1988 is $172,886.
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C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 163, 1987, Appropriating 1
Unanticipated Revenue in the Downtown Development Authority Fund for
Payment of Debt Service for the Year 1988.
This ordinance appropriates funds for the payment of Downtown
Development Authority debt service for 1988.
Ordinance No. 142, 1985 deals with the issuance of tax increment bonds,
pledges tax increment revenues to debt retirement and requires payment
toward that debt retirement on a scheduled basis over the life of the
bonds. The Charter requires that all funds which pass through City
accounts be appropriated by Council. The tax increment revenue to be
appropriated flows directly into the debt service account."
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adopt Resolution 87-149.
Councilmember Maxey, City Manager Burkett, and DDA Executive Director Chip
Steiner responded to questions relating to the DDA Budget.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she did not support the use of General
Fund Reserves for debt service for the DDA. She asked the DDA Executive
Director to work with the City Manager to find a way to avoid using General
Fund Reserves.
Councilmember Winokur agreed with Councilmember Kirkpatrick, noting he felt '
the same way about other debt services.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 87-149 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner,
and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
adopt Ordinance No. 164, 1987 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
adopt Ordinance No. 163, 1987 on First Reading.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East' Harmony Road, questioned the status of
refinancing DDA debt service.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 163, 1987
on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None. I
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Adjournment
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry,
Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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