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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-09/02/1980-RegularSeptember 2, 1980 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Regular Meeting - 5:30 p.m. A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, September 2, 1980, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Bowling, Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Absent: None. Staff Members Present: Arnold, Liley, Lewis, Lanspery, Lee, Mabry, C. Smith, Krempel, Krajicek, Waido, Harmon, and R. Wood. Agenda Review Councilman Bowling asked that Item #24, The University Hilton Inn P.U.D, Final, be removed from the Consent Calendar as he was a member of the same re estate firm as Mr. Richard Siever who was representing the applicant. Councilman Wilmarth asked that Item #10, Hearin and First Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 1980, Appropriating Unan i�te evenues in the Gem Fund for Le al Expenses, Item , Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 9, 9 0, Appropriating U_nant_icipated Her in the S.A:SE- nerg�t Fund,Item Dion Adopting Zero InteresE Loan Program for Energy Conservation, and Item , Resolution Directin ". t e ity to to Proceed with the Final __Des��i��g�n__s� of the so Howes ne-Way oup a an Linden trees bridge Project�it r—fi7c awn from the Consent agenda. Consent Calendar This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. 4. Consider approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 19, ' 980. - 311 5. Second Readi Annexation. of Ordinance No. 111, 198 September 2, 1980 ' Ann exino the Fox Ridae This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 5th and was tabled on Second Reading to this date. It is a request to annex 241 acres located one mile south of Harmony Road and east of Lemay Avenue extended. 6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 113, 1980, Zoning the Fox Ridge nn7l-exation. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 5th and was tabled on Second Reading to this date. It is a request to zone the Fox Ridge annexation as follows: 221.69 acres, R-L-P and 19 acres, B-P. 7. Second Read in �of Ordinance No. 115, 1980, Appropriating Unanti Revenues ine aorta ro.lects und. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 19th and appropriates $64,149.30 of the original $180,009.27 in State surplus revenue, to support the 1980 Street Rehabilitation Program. 8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 116, 1980, Vacating a Portion of a ti ity Easement at 301 Bowline, Lot 33, The First Replat of Landings, First Filing. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 19th and is a request to vacate a portion of the utility easement at 301 Bowline, Lot 33, the First Replat of Landings, First Filing. 9. Second Read in of Ordinance No. 117, 1980, Amending Article I, Chapter 84 to Inc ude t e Definition of a Public Place. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 19th and would establish a definition for a "public place" as applied in Chapter 84 of the Code. 10. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 1980,_ Appropriating nUanticipate evenues in the enera un o^r Legal menses. This Ordinance would provide funds to cover costs associated with the hiring of additional personnel in the City Attorney's Department. 11. Hearinq and First Readinq of Ordinance No. 119, 1980, Appropriatinq 931VA September 2, 1980 ' This Ordinance would appropriate a $5,000 mini -grant for a S.A.V.E. Energy Program, a community energy conservation project which will provide for energy conservation centers at public schools in Fort Collins and at the Northside Community Center. 12. Hearin and First Reading of Ordinance No. 120, 1980, Relatingto Blan et Easements in Par wood East, Sec Fi ing. This is a request for vacation of four portions of the blanket easement in Parkwood East, Second Filing, Tract A. 13. Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 121, 1980, Authorizin the ,ty Mana er to Enter into a long -Term Lease reement with Sperry Un vac or kptuter tqulpMenL. This Ordinance would authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for a computer terminal, and related hardware, to augment the current terminal in the Police Dispatch area. 14. Resolution Adopting Zero Interest Loan Program for Energy Conserva- tion. This Resolution would adopt a pilot "Zero Interest Loan Program for ' Energy Conservation." Initially, $50,000 would be made available from Revenue Sharing monies to finance the installation of energy conservation devices in existing homes. 15. Resolutions Authorizin City Manager to Enter Into Intergovernmental Agreements with tote of Co orado Water onservation Board forPurpose of Funding Drainage BasTn Studies (A) Resolution of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Colorado, Colorado Water Conservation Board, for the Purpose of Funding a Drainage Basin Study for the McClel- land -Mail Creek Basin. (B) Resolution of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of. Colorado, Colorado Water Conservation Board, for the Purpose of Funding a Drainage Basin Study for the West Vine Drainage Basin. 16. Resolution Adopting an Interim Master Street Plan. This Resolution formalizes Council's adoption of the Master Street Plan on an interim basis and directs staff to proceed toward final ' adoption. 313 September 2, 1980 17. Resolution Directin the City Staff to Proceed with the Final Desi ns o e ason owes ne- ay Couplet an in en ree ri ge ro�ect. This Resolution confirms Council's direction to staff to proceed with final designs on both these capital projects. 18. Resolution Authorizing the City P1anager to Enter into an Agreement witF—Carimer ounty to hoe 'I 7��ministrative Servic org Rehabilitation Project in Larimer County. This Resolution would authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County estab- lishing the basis upon which the City would administer the Housing Rehabilitation portion of the County CDBG program. 19. Routine Deeds and Easements. The following agreements nearly complete the acquisition phase for Mulberry Street Improvement District No. 74. Temporary Fee Simple Construction Total Grantor Consideration Consideration Damages Consideration Ward/Saylor $260 .$ 90 $ 350 ' Ferguson $200 $ 50 $3,500 $3,750 Grange $110 $ 40 $ 150 Budget Information Land Acquisition.Budget $33,000 Previously spent $10,900 Previously committed 15,495 Consideration for above agreements 4,250 Subtotal $30,645 Remaining Balance $ 2,355 Recap: 3 - parcels for September 2 Agenda 2 - parcels under negotiation 31 - parcels previously approved 4 - parcels obtained through'immediate possession awards ' 40 - Total parcels required. 314 ' September 2, 1980 20. .Fox Meadows, Second Filing, Final. This is a proposal for an 8 lot subdivision located south of Fox Meadows First Filing on the south side of Bison Road. 21. Markley Motors P.U.D. Amendment. This is a request for approval to' amend the existing P.U.D. for Markley Motors to allow for a 4052 sq. ft. addition to the existing body shop and a 1540 sq. ft. addition to the showroom, located west of College Avenue, north of Monroe Street, and east of Mason Street, more commonly known as 3401 S. College Avenue. 22. Speece Subdivision - Preliminary and Final. This is a request for preliminary and final -subdivision approval for a one -lot subdivision on .29 acres, located at 2719 West Mulberry. 23. Sundering Townhomes (Hill Pond) Final P.U.D. The applicant is requesting final P.U.D. approval for 95 townhomes on 13.07 acres, zoned R-P, Planned Residential, located south of Hill Pond Road at Shields Street. 24. .The University Hilton Inn P.U.D., Final. This is a request for final P.U.D. plat approval for a 3.84 acre parcel consisting of a 150 unit motel with accessory restaurant, coffee shop, lounge and meeting rooms, located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Center Street and Prospect Road. E N D C O N S E N T Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk;, Wanda Krajicek. Item #5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 111, 1980, Annex the Fox Rid Item #6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 113, 1980, Zoning the Fox Ridge nne�xation. Item V . Second Readin of Ordinance No. 115, 1980, Appropriating Unanti- cipated Revenues in the Capital Projects Fund. Item #8 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 116, 1980, Vacating a Portion of a Uti ity Easement at Jul bowline, Lot 33, The First Replat o Landinqs, First Filinq. 315 September 2, 1980 Item #9. Second Reading of Ordinance No 117 19II0 Amending Article I, ' Chanter 84 to Include the Definition of a Public Place. Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk, Wanda Krajicek. Item #12. Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 120, 1980, Relatingto a et Easements in ar wood ast econ > >n9• Item #13. Hearin and First Read in of Ordinance No. 121, 1980, Authorizin e City ana er to nter into a ong- erm ease gr_ ment wit oerry Univac or Computer Equipment. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance No. 114, 1980, Appropriating ' Unanticipated Revenues in the General Fund for Legal Expenses, Adopted on First Reading Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "This Ordinance was tabled on First Reading on August 19th to allow further review of the City Attorney's staffing needs at the time of the City Attorney's evaluation. That review is now complete and the Ordinance is being brought back for adoption. With the transfer of $15,000 from the Public Works and Water Utilities budget, the City Attorney's office will have sufficient funds budgeted to cover the additional costs associated with the hiring of the new person- nel." Councilman Wilmarth expressed his concern that this is the wrong path for the City Attorney's office to take. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to adopt Ordinance No. 114, 1980, on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilman Wilmarth. THE MOTION CARRIED. 316 ' September 2, 1980 Ordinance No. 119, 1980, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenues in the S.A.V.E. Energy Grant Fund, Adopted on First Reading Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "The City of Fort Collins has received a $5,000 mini -grant for a S.A.V.E. Energy Program. This Program is a community energy conservation project, which will provide for energy conservation centers at public schools in Fort Collins and at the Northside Community Center. Rising utility costs accompanied by a growing national concern for energy usage has resulted in a strong local interest to take action to reduce energy usage in the home. In April, Gail Woods, the City Volunteer Coordinator, was contacted by Ann Hamilton, of the Colorado State Office of Voluntary Citizen Participation, concerning the possibility of having Fort Collins participate in a national Community Energy Conservation Program funded by ACTION, a federal volunteer service agency. Following this initial contact a series of community meetings were orga- nized by Gail Woods and Carla Dolce, conservation coordinator for Light and Power. At one of these meetings representatives from a wide variety of community organizations pledged their support for the project. Confirmation of a $5,000 Mini -ACTION grant for hiring a coordinator for this project was signed July 21, 1980 by the state ACTION grants admini- strator. Following this grant award there have been numerous press re- leases, including a local press conference attended by Mayor Nancy Gray, County Commissioners Courtlyn Hotchkiss, and Buie Seawell, the director of the Colorado Office of Energy Conservation. This project is well on its way toward implementing a successful community energy conservation project this fall: Public Service Company of Colorado will conduct free training sessions for volunteers who will conduct community workshops. Light and Power, with the assistance of numerous volunteers, is preparing displays for the conserva- tion centers. Poudre School District R-1 has approved eight schools to be used as conservation centers. 317 September 2, 1980 , - Jerri Hancock has been hired as the coordinator for the project, as of August 18, 1980. - The State Office of Voluntary Citizen Participation has pledged to reimburse the project for materials up to $1,200. - Numerous community organizations are currently working on publicity as well as getting more citizens involved in the project." Councilman Wilmarth asked to discuss Items #11 and #14 jointly as they appeared to be related. He questioned whether the two programs could be tied together some way with a sliding scale on income levels to determine the percentage of the installation costs the City would pay. He noted that he was in favor of both programs and wanted to maximize the City's efforts. Mayor Gray noted that S.A.V.E. was a federal program whereas the Zero Interest Loan Program was City initiated. City Manager John Arnold replied that they could be handled together with separate books since they are philosophically related. He further noted that staff had looked at income scaling and scaling interest rates and ' decided against either for simplicity and also because energy usage is not related to income. Councilmembers expressed the opinion that since the program was on such a small scale, sliding scales and interest rates would not have a great impact and preferred to proceed with the program as planned. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kross, to adopt Ordinance No. 119, 1980, on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Resolution Adopted Adopting Zero Interest Loan Program for Energy Conservation Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "As part of the City wide Energy Program, staff has developed a pilot "Zero Interest Loan Program for Energy Conservation." The program is modeled after the Wichita, Kansas, Zero Interest Loan Program. 318 ' September 2, 1980 Initially, $50,000 would be made available from Revenue Sharing monies. The program is designed so that as outstanding loans are paid, the money can be used to grant additional loans. Money would be loaned to home owners to finance "retrofit" energy conser- vation devices (insulation, demand controllers, solar water heating sys- tems) to existing houses. These types of energy conservation measures were selected for their cost effectiveness as well as relatively short payback periods. In addition, the selection of these energy conservation measures lent themselves well to an easily monitored program. To be eligible for a loan, an individual must own and occupy a home within the City limits. The home owner would be required to pay 10-20% of the cost of installation. The City of Fort Collins will, upon completion of the installation and verification of building inspection, pay the balance of the cost directly to the contractor. The home owner will have from 1-5 years to repay the loan. Staff feels that this program will accomplish the purpose of making money available for retrofit of energy conservation devices. In addition, we feel the program will be easy to administer and monitor, low cost, broad based and compliment to existing programs at the local, state, and federal level." ' Councilman Kross made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilman Wilmarth. THE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Gray asked that Council be kept informed on how the programs are proceeding so that Council can make possible changes. Resolution Adopted Directing the City Staff to Proceed with the Final Designs of the Mason/Howes One -Way Couplet and Linden Street Bridge Project Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "At the August 26 Work Session, Council reviewed preliminary designs for the Mason -Howes One -Way Couplet and Linden Street Bridge reconstruction. Staff was directed to proceed with final designs on both these capital projects. This Resolution confirms Council's direction." Councilman Wilmarth suggested that other streets instead of Mason Street be ' considered for one-way configuration especially since the railroad was located there. 319 September 2, 1980 ' Councilman St. Croix noted that he supported Mr. Wilmarth's suggestion. Councilman Bowling stated that he looked at this as an opportunity to improve the situation on Mason Street and make it a viable one-way street. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Kross, Reeves and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilmembers St. Croix and Wilmarth. THE MOTION CARRIED. The University Hilton Inn P.U.D., Final, Approved Councilman Bowling did not participate nor vote on this item. Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "The applicant is requesting final P.U.D. plat approval for a 3.84 acre parcel consisting of a 150 unit motel with accessory restaurant, coffee shop, lounge and meeting rooms. The site is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Center Street and Prospect Road. The proper- 1 ty is zoned B-P, Planned Business, and is presently vacant. Land Use Data Land Area 167,600 sq. ft. (gross) 160,210 sq. ft. (net) Total floor area 97,680 sq. ft. Floor area ratio .58 FAR Coverage breakdown Building coverage 34,140 sq. ft. (20.4% Driveway and parking 94,095 sq. ft. (58.7% Public street R.O.W. 7,390 sq. ft. ( 4.4% Landscaped area 21,960 sq. ft. (13.7% Parking provided 235 spaces At their regular business meeting on November 15, 1979, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the preliminary site plan. City Council approved the University Hilton Inn, Preliminary P.U.D., on December 18, 1979. The conditions and concerns expressed at that time have been addressed in the final plan. Staff is recommending approval of the Univer- sity Hilton Inn, Final (tt190-79)." Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to approve this plan. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None (Bowling out). THE MOTION CARRIED. 320 ' September 2, 1980 Citizen Participation A. Proclamation Naming September 1-7 as "Up With People Week" to be delivere . City Manager's Report City Manager John Arnold called Council's attention to a news release concerning the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the recreation trail system to be held at 11:00 a.m. on September 9th at Lee Martinez Park. He then reported on the Historic Old Town project noting that $189,500 in C.D. monies was budgeted but that the lone bid received was for $205,000. Negotiation with the bidder resulted in the elimination of a good deal of the plantings and now the project is within budget and the project will go ahead. The bid was awarded to Kiefer Construction. Planner Ken Waido reported on the census progress. He stated that the City would be conducting a phone survey to gather statistics on the average family size. These figures will be presented to the Bureau of Census when the City presents additional evidence in its challenge of the Bureau's census count. Through local review the official count has been raised from 53,000 to 65,000+ and it is hoped the phone survey will convince the Bureau to recanvass some areas. Councilmembers' Reports Councilman Wilkinson reported that Unit k1 at Yampa was scheduled to go commercial today (September 2) which means both Units 1 and 2 are on a commercial basis. He noted that all the rights -of -way had been purchased for the railroad spur coming into the plant and that the pipeline con- struction was on schedule. Additionally, the Poudre R-1 School District will receive impact aid in the amount of $953.70 per student for children of employees at Rawhide. Councilman Bowling reported that there would be a meeting of the airport ad -hoc committee on Monday, September 8th at 7:30 a.m. in Loveland. Resolution Adopted Endorsing a Proposed Constitutional Amendment in the State of Colorado Authorizinq a State Lottery IFollowing is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: 321 September 2, 1980 ' "At the November 4, 1980 General Election, the voters will consider a ballot issue known as Proposition No. 2. This proposed Constitutional Amendment is intended to place the proceeds of a proposed State lottery into the State Conservation Trust Fund, to be used for acquisition, main- tenance, and development of park and recreation facilities by city and county governments. Since Fort Collins has previously set up a Conserva- tion Trust Fund, we would be eligible to share in the proceeds of the lottery. If the proposed amendment is approved by the voters in November, funds will be available on September 1, 1981. Annual revenues from the lottery are estimated to be at least $25,000,000 or about $10 per capita for each eligible city and county." Councilman Bowling stated that the executive board of the CML has endorsed the lottery amendment and has issued a Resolution asking the cities to look at the amendment favorably. Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kross, to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. flays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Discussion of Financial Report ' for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1980 Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "At the August 26th Work Session, the Financial Report for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1980, was distributed to Council for review. Jim Harmon, Controller, will make a brief presentation and be available to answer any questions Council may have regarding the financial statements included in the document." Jim Harmon, Controller, commented on the document noting that he had only presented 16 of the City's 79 funds or about 20%. The 16 funds are the major operating funds. He commented on the language of the letter that accompanied the Financial Report. He reported an error in the Airport Fund noting that operating expenses had been overstated by $22,187 making the percentage of their operating budget 68% instead of 116%. 322 September 2, 1980 Other Business Mayor Gray stated that the County Commissioners' response to the City's offer had been that they were very interested in a law enforcement center but they need the 110,000 square feet and further proposed to offer the City $700,000 for 110,000 square feet rather than $500,000 for the 50, 60, 70,000 that we were considering. They also showed interest in the master planning idea. Councilman Bowling stated that he felt there was a firmer commitment given on behalf of the County and stated "the agreement, Mr. Arnold, you can correct me if I am wrong, does encompass the beginning of an agreement, and one that I would hope would go to contract form. That the Commissioners; if we could not agree to supply the 110,000 square feet up to the $700,000 level, then they would put the jail outside of the downtown area, but they would agree that if and when the law enforcement center is built, it would be built on that property. Secondly, County and City combined office building and space would also be built on that property, and thirdly, and important to them right now, we would enter into an agreement for combined parking facilities on that space. The three were tied together and that they would make a financial commitment to the City to match an expenditure to begin the process of the purchasing of the block. The problem was that ' they could not at this point give an exact level of funding until they know the level of the cost of the jail facility on another site. The figure that was given to Mr. Arnold previously was discussed and that seems to be the general realm of the figure that we would be looking at. They felt that they could make that commitment if we could not come up with the additional one square footage and money in order to keep the jail in downtown Fort Collins. So I would think that, Mr. Arnold, you can tell me if I am incorrect with our conversation, particularly with Commissioner Hotchkiss that they would be willing to go into an agreement with us, on that basis." City Manager John Arnold noted that the original offer for 70,000 square feet costing $1,050,000 less the County's $500,000 would leave the City with a $550,000 obligation. The 110,000 square feet would cost $1,650,000 less the County's $700,000 would leave the City with a $950,000 obligation. Councilman Bowling noted that the• County's architect has recommended they build at least a 110,000 square foot facility and would prefer 130,000 square feet. John Arnold noted that of the 110,000 square feet, 60,000 would be used for the jail. Of the remaining 51,000 square feet, 20,000 would'be used for parking and 31,000 square feet would be used for entries, exercise areas, setbacks and landscaping. 323 September 2, 1980 by Councilman St. Croix, "that ' Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded we not accept their offer because of our own financial incapability of doing so. Secondly, that there is a question at this point about the size and requirements of a jail and what it would do to the block in downtown Fort Collins. And that I would further state we accept their offer to work together for the planning and development of that block as a governmental complex and that we proceed to a written agreement concerning the items that were mentioned today." Councilman Wilmarth asked Councilman Bowling what the alternatives in regard to the jail would be if we reject the County's offer. Councilman Bowling replied that the jail would go to another site. Mayor Gray elaborated that the Commissioners had indicated it would be an urban site rather than a rural one and that they will make their selection after hearing the City's response. The vote on Councilman Bowling's above stated motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: Councilmembers Gray and Kross. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to ' adjourn into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilmembers Kross and Wilmarth. THE MOTION CARRIED. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Mayff ATTEST: City Clerk 324