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May 3, 1988
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, May 3, 1988, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of
Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following
Councilmembers: Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur.
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Huisjen, Krajicek
Citizen Participation
A. Proclamation Naming May 9 as National Nurses' Day was accepted by Linda
Benest, Poudre Valley Hospital nurse.
B. Proclamation Naming May 7 as Barrier Awareness Day was accepted by
Shirley Reichenbach, member of the Commission on Disability.
' C. Proclamation Naming May 20 as Records and Information Management Day
was accepted by Molly Davis, president of the Northern Colorado Chapter
of the Association of Records Managers and Administrators.
D. Proclamation Naming May 21-30 as Preservation Week was accepted by John
Powers, representing the Avery House, Wayne Sundberg, Landmark
Preservation Commission chairperson, and Christine Jones, Cultural
Resources Board chairperson.
E. Proclamation Naming the Month of May as Better Hearing and Speech Month
was accepted by Mary Ann Martell, vice-president of the Fort Collins
Quota Club Chapter.
Les Cornwell, 5817 Harrison, objected to the use of City streets for
bicycle races.
Agenda Review: City Manager
Councilmember Mabry requested Item #16, Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinance No. 73, 1988, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Transportation Fund for Transfort, be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar.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 Item #21, Pulled Consent Items.
7.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 59, 1988, Amending Section 2-353(4) of
the Code Relating to the Functions of the Planning and Zoning Board.
On November 3, 1987, Ordinance No. 173, 1987, was adopted, which made
certain changes to Section 2-353(4) of the Code. Then, on January .19,
1988, prior to the codification of the November 3, 1987 amendment,
this Section was amended by Ordinance No. 4, 1988. This second
ordinance failed to include the changes which were made on November 3,
1987. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading
on April 19, is a housekeeping item for the purpose of including both
revisions in Section 2-353(4).
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 60, 1988, Amending Section 25-71 of
the Code Relating to Sales and Use Taxes.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
April 19, amends the definitions of food, prescription drug, and
prosthetic device as contained in the sales and use tax provisions of
the City Code. The changes are designed to make the definitions
consistent with those of other home -rule municipalities in order to
provide uniformity for vendors operating in more than one
municipality.
The City solicited lease/purchase financing proposals from the
previous two lowest bidders and First Interstate Bank of Fort Collins
by telephone on April 11, 1988. The lowest net effective interest
rate of 7.95% was received from Maryland National Leasing Corporation
(MNC Leasing) of Baltimore, Maryland. Money for the 1988
lease/purchase payments was budgeted when the 1988 Budget was adopted
in October, 1987.
The City proposes in this Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on
First Reading on April 19, to lease/purchase:
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' QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL COST
LIFE
3 ea.
1988
Chevrolet S-10 extended cab pickups
$
39,100
5
1 ea.
1988
One Ton Cab/Chassis w/Platform & Body
$
43,600
5
1 ea.
1988
One Ton Cab/Chassis w/Utility Body
$
14,600
5
Total, 5 years
$
97,300
1 ea.
1988
John Deere Backhoe
$
26,775
7
Total, 7 years
$
26,775
GRAND TOTAL
$
124,075
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 62, 1988, Adopting Rules and
Regulations Governing the Use of Parks, Open Spaces and Trails.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
April 19, contains certain rules and regulations regarding the use of
the parks, open spaces and trails owned by the City. Section 23-201
of the City Code authorizes the City Council to adopt such rules and
regulations by ordinance. Upon adoption, such rules and regulations
will apply to areas within or without the city limits. The Code
provides that it is unlawful for any person to knowingly violate any
provision of such rules and regulations.
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The owner of
vacation of
the Replat of Bockman Subdivision is requesting the
a portion of the right-of-way in Evergreen Drive,
specifically,
the area in the
cul-de-sac. The cul-de-sac is being
replatted as
a 44-foot radius
cul-de-sac; therefore, the 6-foot wide
strip between
the original plat
and the replat of the cul-de-sac needs
to be vacated.
The area being
vacated shall be retained as a utility
and drainage easement.
All City agencies and utility companies have been contacted and have
no objection to the proposed vacation. This Ordinance, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 19, makes that vacation.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 66, 1988, Amending Section 24-1 the
Code of the City of Fort Collins Relating to Signs over Streets or
Sidewalks.
Staff is implementing a number of activities to promote positive
community awareness and pride. Colorful banners are one technique to
promote special events or activities. Staff review of the Code noted
that banners and signs in the rights -of -way are prohibited.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
April 19, allows the City to hang banners or signs in the
rights -of -way in conjunction with community celebrations and to
' promote City activities. Banners for private groups and businesses
are allowed on private property as part of the sign code.
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11. Items Relating to Timan First Annexation and Zoning. '
A. Resolution 88-60 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating
Annexation Proceedings for Timan First Annexation.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 67, 1988, Annexing Approximately
56.51 Acres Known as Timan First Annexation.
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C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 68, 1988, Zoning Approximately
56.51 Acres Known as Timan First Annexation, into the B-P Planned
Business District.
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 56.51 acres located
west of College Avenue between Skyway Drive and Trilby Road. The
requested zoning is B-P Planned Business District. Staff recommends
that a planned unit development condition be attached to the Zoning
Ordinance. The property is presently undeveloped.
APPLICANT: RBD, Inc. OWNER: Front Range Partnership
2900 South College Ave. 2200 East River Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525 Tucson, Arizona 85718
This is a request to rezone approximately 37.905 acres from T '
Transition to B-P Planned Business District and to rezone
approximately 100.287 acres from T Transition to I-P Industrial Park
District. The property is located south of Harmony Road and west of
County Road 9. The property is presently undeveloped.
APPLICANT: OWNER:
G.T. Land Colorado Inc. Wild Wood Farm Inc.
3555 Stanford Road c/o G.T. Land Colorado Inc.
Suite 100 Stanford Plaza 3555 Stanford Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525 Suite 100 Stanford Plaza
Fort Collins, CO 80525
13. Items Relating to the. Purchase of Colorado Big Thompson (CBT) and
North Poudre Irrigation Company (NPIC) water.
A. Resolution 88-61 Authorizing the Purchase of 1,610 units of CBT
Water and 250 Shares of North Poudre Irrigation Company Water.
B. Resolution 88-62 Approving Temporary Use Permits with the Northern
Colorado Water Conservancy District for 1,610 units of CBT water.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 70, 1988, Appropriating
Prior Year Reserves in the Water Fund.
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' Growth in the Fort Collins service area is expected to continue at a
moderate pace during the next several decades. Projections indicate a
need for approximately 30,000 acre feet of raw water supplies during
the next 50 years. With present market conditions, it is believed
that acquiring some water supplies in advance of the City's actual
needs is prudent.
14.
The state legislature has passed enabling legislation to provide local
liquor licensing authorities the option of accepting fines in lieu of
suspension under certain circumstances. Monies received from the
fines would be deposited into the general fund of the City. Payment
of a fine in lieu of a suspension would be at the request of the
license holder and at the discretion of the Liquor Licensing
Authority.
15. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 72, 1988, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Transportation Fund for Commuter Pool.
Commuter Pool is a computerized ridesharing/matching service operated
by the City of Fort Collins since October 1, 1987, for citizens of
' Larimer and Weld Counties. A state grant has been received which will
provide $10,000 of matchable revenue for the project. These funds
will be coupled with $5,000 from operating expenses (transferred from
the City Manager's contingency) and $5,000 in "in -kind" support to
cover program expenses. On -going costs of $5,000/year are expected.
16. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 73. 1988. Aoorooriatina
The federal guidelines for calculating the City's contribution to
Transfort have been changed. The new formula permits the use of
specific revenues (i.e., CSU contract and advertising) to be used by
the City as part of its local matching contribution. This change
increases the amount of federal money available to stabilize and
improve services and to reduce the City's General Fund contribution.
17.
It has been determined that FY88 UMTA Section 9 Formula Funds in the
amount of $135,256, which are available to the City of Fort Collins
(Transfort), will not be programmed. Staff is requesting
authorization to transfer these unused capital funds to the State of
Colorado for redistribution within the state before they lapse on
' September 30, 1988. Lapsing funds revert to the U.S. Treasury.
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Council approval is required for Cases Not Requiring Bidding exceeding
$20,000. Staff is requesting a Case Not Requiring Bidding purchase
from Hamilton Associates, the Colorado area representative for
Kearney -National, the American distributor of Horstman fault
indicators, for a total amount of $23,310 to purchase 700 fault
indicators needed during 1988. This purchase is based on particular
individual usage and the professional advice of the Light & Power
Utility Engineering staff.
The Colorado Department of Highways is going to improve Prospect/I-25
to a full access interchange this summer as part of the I-25
Resurfacing Project from Prospect to County Road 50. This is an
important project for Fort Collins as a major entrance into Fort
Collins from I-25. The City has worked with the State and the
landowners to the north of the Resource Recovery Farm to move frontage
roads to the west through the Resource Recovery Farm. The State has
requested an easement from the City for a nominal consideration;
however, the State will pave the road 30' wide through the Resource
Recovery Farm, which is an advantage to City operations. The State
will also be expanding the Box Elder Creek crossing at 1-25 to provide
storm drainage capacity for future development east of I-25.
Utilities and Development Services have worked together on this
project and recommend the approval of the controlled access agreement
and the permanent easement for the frontage road.
1) GRANTOR: The City of Fort Collins
GRANTEE: State Highway Department
CONSIDERATION: $10.00
DESCRIPTION: Agreement no points of access along I-25 and
Prospect (between frontage road and interchange).
2) GRANTOR: The City of Fort Collins
GRANTEE: State Highway Department
CONSIDERATION: $1.00
DESCRIPTION: Permanent easement for frontage road through
Fort Collins Resource Recovery Farm.
Routine Deeds and Easements.
Powerline easement from Catherine Proctor, 2308 Stanford Rd.,
needed to install underground electric services. Consideration:
$10.
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' b. Easement agreement from South Taft Hill Investments, Ltd., located
at Horsetooth and Taft Hill Roads. This is the last easement
needed for the Westside Water Transmission Main.
Staff has been working with the property owners for several
months, but just compensation for the easement has not been agreed
upon. This is due to the fact that additional engineering data is
needed to determine the relocation of existing sewer service
caused by the construction of the water transmission main. The
property owners have consented to grant the easement to the City
and continue to negotiate the full amount of consideration to be
paid by the City. If the parties cannot resolve that issue, it is
agreed that an Eminent Domain action may be recommended to Council
for the purpose of requesting a valuation hearing. It is also
agreed by the parties that if Eminent Domain is recommended to
Council, possession of the westside easement corridor will not be
jeopardized. Consideration: $10, with balance to be determined.
c. Easement with Station Masters at Jefferson Street Station
Restaurant needed to install a sprinkler system and a sidewalk
from Jefferson Street Station Restaurant to the northeast corner
of Linden and Jefferson Streets along UPRR Park. The sidewalk is
being built at the request of Laurence Johnston, Ph.D., Director
of Environmental Health for Larimer County Health Department.
' This sidewalk will enhance the safety of Social Services personnel
and clients as they walk from the parking lot northwest of the
restaurant to the Service Center Building. Consideration: $10.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #5.
and Zoning Board.
Item #6.
Item V.
Vehicles and Eguioment.
Item #8.
Item #9.
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Item #10.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #11. B. First
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Item #12. Hearing
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Rezoning.
Item #13. C. Heari
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Item #14.
Item #15
Item #16. Hearin
Councilmember Estrada made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 73, 1988, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Transportation
Fund for Transfort. Tabled Indefinitely
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
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' "FINANCIAL IMPACT
This action appropriates $261,839 in unanticipated revenue which allows the
funding of needed capital, planning, and operating projects. It reduces
the City's General Fund contribution of $340,509 to $319,958.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The federal guidelines for calculating the City's contribution to Transfort
have been changed. The new formula permits the use of specific revenues
(i.e., CSU contract and advertising) to be used by the City as part of its
local matching contribution. This change increases the amount of federal
money available to stabilize and improve services and to reduce the City's
General Fund contribution.
BACKGROUND
Recent changes in UMTA guidelines allow the CSU contract and advertising
revenues to be included as a part of the local matching contribution for
Transfort in federal grants. This change in the grant formula makes
available additional money to reduce the General Fund contribution and
stabilize and improve services and projects.
Staff studied alternatives ranging from reducing the 1988 General Fund
contribution to Transfort by $70,680 to funding supplemental requests and
' service level increases by $340,509. The following recommendation, which
appropriates $261,839 reduces the General Fund contribution by $20,551,
maintains current service levels, corrects the present pay inequity with
regard to the pay classification of bus drivers, and funds some critical
one-time capital needs.
Recommendation/Impacts
Appropriation of $261,839 increased Federal contributions:
• Reduces the City's General Fund contribution to
Transfort by $20,551.
• Maintains current service from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 $28,303
p.m. 1988 budget is only funded for service from
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Reclassifies bus drivers from temporary to $19,506
classified employees with benefits.
• Improves bus stop signage. $ 7,000
• Funds a survey of public/private employees to $16,500
determine commuter transportation needs.
' • Repairs and replaces the asphalt at the Transfort $94,090
Facility.
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Purchases and installs three (3) new bus shelters. $12,000
• Provides funding for the "privatization" study and $22,688
report.
s Provides operating/capital pass -through of federal $30,240
funds for Care -A -Van.
• Provides for capital replacement items for vehicles. $31,512"
Administrative Services Director Pete Callow introduced this item. He and
General Services Director Tom Frazier responded to questions from Council.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur,
to adopt Ordinance No. 73, 1988 on First Reading.
Councilmember Horak stated although he is supportive of Transfort, he was
uncomfortable with approving this item. He stated he would like
information on other options for spending these funds. He stated the plan
as presented does not give enough information to base his decision on. He
stated he could not support the Ordinance.
Councilmember Mabry found it difficult to take actions relating to
Transfort at this time because a strategic plan for Transfort's future has
not yet been developed.
Councilmember Maxey concurred with the previous comments, and added that
the transportation issue needs more clarification and study from the
standpoint of where it can best serve the citizens. He expressed concern
that more funds were not being allocated to the general fund.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick agreed that other options should be considered
for the structuring of the funds. She suggested the item be tabled.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to table Ordinance No. 73, 1988 indefinitely. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
City Manager Burkett introduced the new Management Assistant, Steve
VanderMeer.
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Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Winokur commented on Item #13 on the Consent Calendar which
authorized the appropriation of a large sum of money to purchase water. He
also spoke of Item #14 which allows for fines in lieu of suspensions for
liquor code violations.
Mayor Stoner reported on the City Council retreat held April 30 through May
1.
Resolution 88-59 Authorizing the Financial
Officer to Direct the Issuance of City
of Fort Collins, Colorado Downtown
Development Authority Tax Increment Revenue
Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1985A, were
approved for refunding on First Reading on June 2, 1987. A primary reason
for the refunding was to take advantage of the market rate and to effect a
minimum savings of $250,000. The City's goal was to avoid the projected
' use of pledged City sales and use tax revenue for as long as possible.
Coupled with the refunding is an additional $3.3 million for the DDA to use
for other projects within the District. The new structure proposed by the
underwriters does not provide the $250,000 in net present value savings;
however, it does better match the projected tax increment and should
eliminate the use of sales and use tax revenue.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Resolution was originally considered and defeated by a 1-4 vote on
April 19. The Resolution was subsequently reconsidered and a motion to
amend the Resolution by deleting the last three lines of the "Now,
Therefore" clause was made. Prior to voting on the amendment, the
Resolution was unanimously tabled to this date. The Resolution authorizes
the Financial Officer to direct the issuance of the Downtown Development
Authority Tax Increment Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series
1988A, to refund, pay, and discharge the currently outstanding $8.85
million of 1985A Refunding Bonds and to provide $3.3 million in bond
proceeds for additional public projects within the Downtown Development
District.
BACKGROUND
On June 2, 1987, City Council adopted on First Reading an ordinance
authorizing $13,975,000 of refunding and improvement bonds. The issuance
' was justified on the following criteria:
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1. The bonds would only be issued when $250,000 of net present
value savings as compared to the 1985 Refunding were
achieved.
2. The existing bond covenants could be improved in terms of the
additional bonds test and the discharge of the lien on the
Sales and Use tax fund.
3. The provisions of the present DDA Refunding bonds do not
conform to requirements imposed in the City's Sales and Use
Tax bond ordinance. This situation would be corrected in the
new bond ordinance.
4. In addition to the refunding, additional bonds would be
issued at a parity with the current bonds in escrow.
Qualifying projects within the District could then be
supported. If no projects use the bonds, the bond proceeds
would be subject to early call.
5. The net effective interest rate could be reduced.
At this time, market conditions will not provide the $250,000 in net
present value savings. It is also important to note that the City's Sales
and Use tax pledge will remain in place. The new structure only reduces
the probability that it will actually be called upon. However, all other
criteria can be met.
Boettcher and Company, underwriter for the financing, has proposed a
different structure for the refunding. The new structure has changed the
maturities of the bonds so that they better match the projected growth of
the tax increment. The new structure also extends the life of the bonds by
about 1.5 years from 2004 to 2006. This adds two years of tax increment to
help retire the debt.
The new structure would increase the total amount of debt service to be
paid by about $1.6 million as compared to the previous structure.
Recommendation
Staff is recommending passage of this Resolution so that the bonds may be
issued as soon as possible. It is not expected that rates will show
significant improvement before year-end. There is also the possibility
that new tax provisions will preclude this refunding.
Staff is presently preparing an up-to-date preliminary official statement
for the issue and renewing the commitment for insurance from Municipal Bond
Investors Assurance Corporation. With Council's approval of this
Resolution, sale of the bonds could occur prior to Second Reading on May 3,
1988."
Councilmember Mabry withdrew from the discussion and vote on this item due
to a perceived conflict of interest.
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' Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to
adopt Resolution 88-59.
Finance Director Alan Krcmarik gave a brief presentation on this item. He
and DDA Executive Director Chip Steiner responded to questions from
Council.
David Bailey, Downtown Development Authority Treasurer, supported the
refunding and issuance of new bonds in the amount of $3.3 million.
Councilmember Estrada stated that in order to secure a future for the
downtown area, additional resources are needed. He stated there are a lot
of projects and programs unfinished in the downtown area. He stated he
would support the Resolution.
Councilmember Maxey spoke of revitalization of the downtown Houston area,
and stated approving this Resolution would aid Fort Collins in making the
downtown a central focus point for the community.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated although she expressed reservations when
this item was discussed at the last meeting, she had received additional
information that enabled her to support the Resolution at this time.
Councilmember Winokur agreed with the need for continuing projects downtown
and the ongoing need for revitalization of the downtown. He stated that he
did not see anything substantially different in this proposal from the one
considered at the last meeting. He stated the uncertainty continues in
terms of the tenuous nature of some of the projects. He expressed concern
about the $3.3 million in additional bonds. He expressed a desire for more
information before proceeding.
Mayor Stoner stated he would support the Resolution based on his continued
support of the mission of the DDA, combined with the financial logic of the
proposal.
City Clerk Krajicek pointed out that at the April 19th meeting a motion was
put on the floor to amend the Resolution. She stated the amendment must be
disposed of before a motion to adopt can be voted on.
Councilmembers Estrada and Kirkpatrick withdrew their April 19th motion to
amend Resolution 88-59.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 88-59 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey,
and Stoner. Nays: Councilmember Winokur. (Councilmember Mabry withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Public Hearing on Recommendations from '
Boards and Commissions Review Subcommittee
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this Public Hearing is to receive input from the boards and
commissions and the general public on the recommendations of the Boards
and Commissions Review Subcommittee. These recommendations were forwarded
to the Chairpersons of the various boards and commissions on March 25 to
give the boardmembers time to discuss the recommendations and formulate a
response to the City Council.
BACKGROUND
The Subcommittee's recommendations can be summarized as follows:
■ Combine Golf Board with Parks and Recreation Board.
■ Sunset Parking Commission and place its downtown parking advisory
function under the Downtown Development Authority
■ Combine Human Relations Commission, Commission on Disability,
Senior Advisory Board, and CDBG Steering Committee into an expanded
Human Rights Advisory Board.
■ Transfer historic preservation functions of the Cultural Resources
Board to Landmark Preservation Commission. '
■ Sunset Quality of Life Commission.
■ Formally establish a Council Finance Committee.
■ Create an Ad -Hoc Transportation Committee.
■ Amend the Code to include administration of the Cultural
Development and Programming Account as a function of the Cultural
Resources Board.
■ Create Council Subcommittee on Health and Safety.
■ Direct the Commission on the Status of Women to review its role
within the community and make a recommendation to Council by April,
1989 on the appropriate forum and environment for the group.
■ Clarify the direction of the Natural Resources Advisory Board.
■ Define role of the Council boards and commissions liaisons.
■ Allow boards and commission to prepare work plans and annual
reports on an optional basis.
■ Provide a standard format that could be used for boards and
commissions minutes.
Written comments (form letter attached) opposing the combining of the Human
Relations Commission, the Commission on Disability, and the Senior Advisory
Board into a single Human Rights Advisory Board were received from 144
citizens. Other written comments are attached.
Legislation making any changes to Board roles/purpose or structure is
tentatively scheduled for consideration on May 17." ,
The following persons spoke at the public hearing:
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1. Roger Sample, 1524 Brentford Lane, Golf Board president, gave
a history of the Golf Board and spoke of the recent work of
the Board. He offered reasons for maintaining the Golf
Board.
Dorothy Hoff, 1714 Remington, president of the City Park Nine
Women's Golf Association, presented a petition containing 218
signatures urging Council to reconsider the abolishment of
the Golf Board.
Bobbie Guye, 221 West Douglas Road 419, chair of the CDBG
Steering Committee, stated the Steering Committee does not
support its consolidation with the Human Relations
Commission, Senior Advisory Board, and Commission on
Disability. She indicated the Committee's willingness to
work with Council to resolve several issues.
4. Helen Aragon, 805 Lindenmeier, HUD -approved neighborhood
representative on the CDBG Steering Committee, stated the
proposed consolidation will eliminate adequate representation
of the HUD -approved neighborhood.
5. Diane Risheill, 2914 Brookwood Place, member of the CDBG
Steering Committee, stated an advisory committee in tune with
' local housing needs is necessary to allocate federal funding.
She suggested the CDBG Committee adopt the guidelines
established in the Boards and Commissions Manual and adhere
to the guidelines established on conflict of interest.
6. Richard Nolte, 950 Bungalow Court, objected to consolidation
of the Human Relations Commission, Commission on Disability,
Senior Advisory Board, and CDBG Steering Committee.
7. Bob Wells, 1104 South Bryan, original member of the
Handicapped Advisory Committee, stated he believed the
process leading to the recommendation to form a Human Rights
Advisory Board should have included citizen input.
8. Bill Bertschy, 430 Peterson, former Commission on Disability
member, spoke against consolidation of several boards into a
Human Rights Advisory Board. He stated a cutback in
volunteer board members may result in an increase in staff
and Council time and money relating to issues addressed by
the current boards and commissions.
9.. Joe Campanella, 706 Cambridge Drive, Senior Advisory Board
chairman, stated the Senior Advisory Board voted unanimously
to oppose the recommendation to merge the Senior Advisory
Board into a Human Rights Advisory Board. He stated several
' programs initiated by the Board over the past several years
would not have come into being under a combined board.
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10. Carol Rice, 2405 Tamarac, chair of the Commission on '
Disability, stated formation of a Human Rights Advisory Board
would not improve citizen communication and involvement. She
spoke of the Commission's accomplishments and activities.
11. Nancy Jackson, Executive Director of Disabled Resource
Services, 424 Pine, spoke of the services provided by
Disabled Resource Services and the cooperative efforts with
the Commission on Disability to improve conditions for the
disabled community. She urged Council to maintain the
Commission on Disability as a separate entity.
12. Susan Lamb, 3024 Phoenix Drive, chair of the Human Relations
Commission, stated the consolidation of the Human Relations
Commission, Senior Advisory Board, Commission on Disability,
and CDB6 Steering Committee makes sense in theory, but that
in practice it would be very hard to achieve. She listed the
pros and cons of the consolidation.
13. David Lipp, 626 Remington, listed several points against the
formation of a Human Rights Advisory Board.
14. Christine Jones, 417 Smith Street, chair of the Cultural
Resources Board, stated the Cultural Resources Board supports
the recommendation to transfer historic preservation '
functions of the Cultural Resources Board to the Landmark
Preservation Commission. She stated the Board recommends the
membership of the Landmark Preservation Commission be
increased from 7 to 9 members, and that additional staff
support be provided to the Commission.
15. Wayne Sundberg, 2190 West Drake, chair of the Landmark
Preservation Commission, stated the Commission supports the
placement of all historic preservation functions with the
Landmark Preservation Commission. He stated the Commission
does not agree with the Cultural Resources Board
recommendation to increase LPC membership to 9 members. He
requested additional staff support for the Commission. He
questioned Council's goals for historic preservation in Fort
Collins.
16. Jennifer Fontane, 1808 Orchard Place, chair of the Quality of
Life Commission, expressed appreciation for the time the
Planning staff has spent with the Commission. She stated
although staff is capable of conducting the Quality of Life
survey, the Commission believes it plays a valuable role in
the formulation of questions and the interpretation of survey
results. She offered suggestions relating to responsibility
of the Commission should it be allowed to continue.
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17. Ari Michelsen, 1527 West Mountain, chair of the Natural
Resources Advisory Board, stated the Board would welcome
direction from Council regarding its issues the Board should
address. He spoke of the Board's communication with other
boards and staff on various issues. He urged staff and
Council to continue the Natural Resources Division in its
current form as an autonomous division.
18. Christine Jones, chair of the Cultural Resources Board,
stated the Board supports the recommendation to allow the
Board to officially administer the Cultural Development and
Programming Account. She spoke in support of the
recommendation not to combine the Cultural Resources Board
and the Library Board.
Mayor Stoner declared the public hearing closed and thanked those who
addressed the Council. After Council discussion, he stated Council would
have a worksession on May loth to discuss the recommendations and would
consider legislation enacting some or all of the recommendations on May
17th.
Other Business
Councilmember Mabry announced he was leaving Boettcher and Company
effective May 4 and would begin employment with the Everitt Companies on
May 9.
AdJournment
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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