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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-03/25/1980-Adjourned' March 25, 1980 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council - Manager Form of Government Adjourned Meeting - 1:00 P.M. An adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, March 25, 1980, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Bowling, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson and Wilmarth. Absent: Councilmembers Gray and Kross. Staff Members Present: Arnold, Liley, Lewis, Selberg, Krempel, Wood, Deagle, Case, Steadman, Sanfilippo, McClure, Lee and M. Smith. Resolution Adopted Adopting the 1980-1984 Transit Development Proqram _ Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "Tile Transit Development Program included in the agenda packet outlines a 5-year expansion program for our Transfort Bus System which is designed to bring our fixed -route service in line with current demands. The phased expansion program develops our 5 bus system into a 12 bus system by 1984 which serves all major trip generators and residential areas. Adoption of the TDP document fulfills the federal requirement for short- range transit planning and qualifies us to receive federal grant monies. Tile TDP is a planning document and as such is conceptual. It can (and should be) amended as growth actually occurs, and yearly planning should coincide with each budget cycle. Chapter 1 of the document provides a general introduction and explains the process utilized to formulate and select the final alternative. Chapter 6' details the recommended operations/management plan and expenditure for the . chosen alternative. The 1931 system expansion restructures our existing routes to provide better coverage in the southeast and southwest areas of town. Seven buses plus 2 spares are required. Operating costs are estimated at $781,025. _.The 1982 expansion adds coverage to the north and northeast areas. One additional bus is required and operating costs total $1,200,600. ' In 1983 coverage is extended to include newly developed residential areas in the southwest and provides service along Timberline Road. This phase requires 2 more buses. Operations will cost $1,665,667. 71 March 25, 1980 Finally, in 1984 additional coverage is provided along College Avenue, and 1 Harmony Road is included in the service area. This phase requires 2 addi- tional vehicles. The operating budget equals $2,425,651. After 1981 system expansion was planned according to "best available" data on growth trends. Adoption of the TDP by no means commits us to these specific expansion plans or operating budgets. We feel the TDP provides Fort Collins a working document that: 1. qualifies the City for federal assistance, and 2. provides a sound base from which we can structure and evaluate future transit alternatives for Fort Collins. We recommend that Council approve the Resolution adopting the Transit Development Program." City Manager Arnold stated there are two items on the agenda; one adoption of a Transit Development Program, and two, the public hearing concerning Section 18, Program Application. He then called upon Transfort Director Barry Selberg to go through the TDP briefly and then have questions from the Council. Mr. Selberg presented the program and concluded by saying what is being requested today is adoption of the TDP and authorization to proceed on a modified version of Phase I. Mayor Bowling then called for public input. ,The following persons addressed the issue: I. Fran Thompson, 1916 Sheely Drive, representing .two handicapped individuals, who requested that "handicapped" be added to Goal II. Ms. Thompson also indicated she represented the "outreach workers" of the community, who support the alternate plan. 2. Marge Walsh, Administrator of Care -a -Van, reported that she felt it "disturbing to have the city consider a system that would cost 22 million dollars a year and not have a greater part in coordinating with that system." She also addressed funding for Care -a -Van concerns. 3. Lee Cridland, Director of Community Affairs for ASCSU, representing the students, inquired if enough time had been put into the plan to deal with growth in Fort Collins and whether there could be additional time given for citizen input. She stated further that the feedback she had received from the students indicated they were not pleased with the Transfort program. Following Council comments, it was determined to continue the involvement I of the Transportation Committee and to schedule Phase I for a future work session. 72 March 25, 1980 ' Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilmarth to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Reeves, St. Croix and Wilmarth. Nays: Councilman Wilkinson. THE MOTION CARRIED. Resolution Adopted Concerning a Proposed Feasibility Study Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "On Friday, March 21, the Water Board will consider the question of whether or not the City of Fort Collins should support a feasibility study concerning the Grey Mountain-Idylwilde Project, and may recommend that Council adopt a Resolution endorsing such a study including alternatives. .The Grey Mountain-Idylwilde Project was.first studied by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation about 15 years ago. Renewed interest in the project is the result of the following: * Seaman Reservoir: The City of Greeley is under order of the State Engineer to correct/rehabilitate Seaman Reservoir because of its hazard potential. The Grey Mountain-Idylwilde Project is an alternative to rehabilitating Seaman Reservoir, and could ' prove more cost-effective. * Growth/Water Supply: As growth in Northern Colorado continues at a rapid pace, constant attention must be given to increasing our raw water supply. The Grey Mountain-Idylwilde Project could therefore be beneficial to this region in terms of water resources development. * Growth/Energy: Energy demands are increasing due to rapid growth. The Grey Mountain-Idylwilde Project representsa potential, clean source of power via hydro -generation. A major consideration concerning the Grey Mountain-Idylwilde Project is the environmental impact of such a facility on one of the state's most outstanding scenic areas and waterways. The feasibility study under consideration would: * analyze the cost/benefits of the original Grey Mountain project in light of current conditions; * identify and investigate the cost/benefits of other reasonable alternatives to the Grey Mountain Project; and * identify and analyze the environmental impacts associated with ' the Grey Mountain Project and.other alternatives. 73 March 25, 1980 Included in your agenda packet is the IECO report on the Seaman Reservoir- , Grey Mountain Project prepared for the City of Greeley. Council should carefully review both the Executive Summary (this presents an overview of the issue) and Chapter 5 (this discusses the Grey Mountain-Idylwilde Project and proposed feasibility study). The Water Board will be reviewing these same documents at its meeting. Because the Water Board will be considering this issue after the agenda material is distributed, its recommendation is not included in the packet. Staff will make every effort to distribute the Board's recommendation on the feasibility study to you on Monday, March 24." Public Works Director Roger Krempel addressed the recommendation of the Water Board and the need for a study. The following persons spoke to the issue: 1. Tom McKenna, 2021 Brookwood, spoke to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Designations, the projected costs for building and the costs of the study, which he termed a "waste." 2. Rick Hersh, Co -Director of CSU Environmental Corp., inquired if the proposed study would address water conservation. Public Works Director Roger Krempel stated a report would be coming to the Council on this ' issue soon. City Clerk Verna Lewis read the Resolution at length, as amended by the Council. Councilman Wilmarth made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance Adopted on Final Reading Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Amended and Restated Organic Contract Establishing Platte River Power Authority as a Separate Governmental Entity and an Amended Contract for the Supply of Electric Power and Energy Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "This Ordinance authorizes the amendments to the organic contract establishing Platte River Power Authority and also an amendment to the contract for the supply of electric power and energy to the City of Fort Collins. Staff has reviewed all the amendments for their impact on the City's relationship with PRPA and recommends their approval. Provided in the attachment are both contracts as originally approved. The , proposed amendments have been highlighted to aid the Council in identifying the changes. Staff has also attempted to address specific Council questions on specific provisions. 74 March 25, 1980 ' It is recommended that if Council would like to consider modifications to some of the basic contract provisions, we schedule that review for a future work session." City Attorney Liley stated all of the changes in the contracts have been recommended by Platte River's Bond Counsel prior to its April issue. She then outlined the changes. Councilman Wilkinson made a:motion, seconded by Councilman Wilmarth to adopt Ordinance No. 35, 1980 as an emergency ordinance. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Resolution Adopted Making an Appointment to the Storm Drainage Board Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "At the February 19th meeting, Council authorized staff to advertise for an additional member to the Storm Drainage Board. The Board had requested this additional member to help with the workload as well as to provide another area of expertise. The four applications received are included for your review." Mayor Bowling said there are four applicants. Councilmembers votes were as follows: Wilkinson - Burns Wilmarth - Sanders St. Croix - Burns Reeves - Burns Bowling - Burns By this action, Rex A. Burns was appointed. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Reeves, St. Croix and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilman Wilmarth. THE MOTION CARRIED. Resolution Adopted Authorizing the City to Enter into a Long -Term Lease Agreement with the Sperry-Univac vision of the Sperry Corporation for Computer Equipment Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: The attached Resolution would authorize the City to upgrade its present computer configuration starting January 1, 1981. V� March 25, 1980 We are recommending approval of the proposed agreement for the following reasons: 1. It is consistent with our anticipated long range computer expansion plans specifically as we envision the development and expansion of the police and utility systems. 2. The proposed agreement is cost effective in both the short and long term. 3. The agreement is flexible. For example, if during our 1981 budget setting process we decide that new or expanded systems cannot be afforded or can be provided via other systems, this contract can be voided. The staff Data Processing Steering Committee reviewed this proposal in light of their development of a computer Master Plan. Because of the flexibility of the proposal, they also recommend approval." Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Reeves, St, Croix, Wilkinson and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. i 76 1