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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-06/10/1980-Adjourned11 F_ Li June 10, 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, June 10, 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 Council - members: Bowling, Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, and Wilkinson. Absent: Councilman Wilmarth. Staff Members Present: Liley, Lewis, Lanspery, and Mabry. Resolution Adopted Approving Application for a Preliminary Loan from the Department of Housing and Urban Development Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "This Resolution was tabled to this date at the June 3rd meeting and autho- rizes the filing of a loan application for $11,000 to be advanced by H.U.D. for the preliminary planning of approximately 22 units of housing for elderly and handicapped individuals." Assistant City Manager Lanspery stated that Council was provided with additional information on this item. He also stated that Ray Hale from the Housing Authority was present to address any questions that might arise. Mr. Hale stated that the budget request resulted from a change in the manner in which the project was being done. Mr. Hale also stated that the statistics show that there are 265 elderly people waiting for housing at this time, and the proposed 22 units would certainly not take care of the need. Councilman St. Croix stated he had this item pulled off the Consent Calen- dar because he didn't think it was appropriate for Council to make an official finding with no back up material. He also questioned the statis- tic of 265 people. Mr. Hale replied that he was given this figure from the DMA Plaza and Oakbrook Apartments and he had not confirmed how they arrived at that figure. 181 June 10, 1980 r Councilman Kross_made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Wilkinson asked about the options the Housing Authority has on property. Mr. Hale replied that there are 12 outstanding options among the three active projects. The average age of these options is three months and the oldest is five months. There have been approximately 49 options, and 20 have been dropped for various reasons. Mr. Hale then suggested two alternatives to the Council. One would be to get a local appraiser approved by HUD whose appraisals would be binding on HUD. The second would be to develop a disclosure statement to formalize procedures. Councilman Wilkinson suggested the Housing Authority might provide addi- tional information on negotiations for the 12 options. He supported the Housing Authority's efforts to get an appraiser in Fort Collins approved by HUD. Mr. Hale suggested that maybe the Council and the Housing Authority could take another tour to see the units that have been completed. Other Business 1. Assistant City Manager Lanspery briefly reported on a meeting held with John Dennis of Columbine regarding complaints that have been received regarding Cable Television. He.stated that Marlene Balok will now be handling all such complaints. Councilman Bowling recom- mended that a letter be submitted to Dolph Simons of Columbine, making him aware of the local problem. 2. Mayor Gray commented on the Boards and Commissions interviews that were to be held. She stated that Council's recommendations should be turned in by the end of the month including a second and third choice. 3. Assistant City Manager Lanspery reported that the Downtown Parking program will begin on June 23, 1980 and distributed copies of the parking brochure and poster. 182 June 10, 1980 Mayor Gray reported that she will be writing a letter to the Attorney General regarding the PUC hearings on Swallow Road. She felt the hearings were handled in a biased, intimidating, and harassing manner and would state that in the letter. Her letter would also state that the City is not trying to influence the decision on the case, but is simply protesting how we were treated by the Attorney. City Attorney Liley stated that there would be 25 days to file a brief and then a 30 to 60 day period for the hearing officer to examine the briefs and evidence and then make a ruling. There would then be an additional three to six months before a hearing and decision from the Commission. It will then be six more months before the City could get to District Court if the Council decides to appeal the PUC ruling. 5. City Attorney Liley distributed copies of a draft agreement the City has sent to the District Boards relating to a proposed merger between the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District, the South Fort Collins Sanitation District, and the City. This agreement basically provides that the Districts and City would consolidate, the City would assume all the District assets as well as obligations, and that after a five-year period, the District would file a dissolution under the applicable State statutes. During would be allowed representation on that five-year period, the District the City's Water Board. A Work Session will be scheduled in July to fully discuss all issues regarding the Districts. Adjournment Mayor Gray adjourned the meeting to the Work Session. The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. ATTEST: CityClerk- 5 zW, 183