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September 6, 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, September 6, 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, Krajicek, Roy
Citizen Participation
A. Proclamation Naming September 18-24 as Adult Day Care
Week
Mayor Stoner encouraged citizens to participate in a
special open house
supporting Adult Day Care Week by visiting Elderhaus
on Thursday,
September 22, 1988. A representative of Elderhaus
accepted the
proclamation.
B. Proclamation Naming the month of September as Adult
Literacy Awareness
Month was accepted by Judy Mathes, a volunteer tutor
for HELP (Home
Education Literacy Project), and Leland Kleckner,
a student. Ms.
Mathes commented on Mr. Kleckner's accomplishments in
the HELP Program.
Mr. Kleckner spoke of his progress in the job market.
He expressed his
appreciation for the HELP Program and encouraged
anyone who might
benefit to enroll in the program.
Sally Robinson, Director of the Fort Collins Coalition for Literacy,
noted the amount of people each year who are being taught by adult
literacy. programs. She expressed support for the volunteers who are
involved with the program.
Jim Creeden, Fort Collins resident, raised concern about the Police
Department management and requested a meeting with City Council to discuss
issues and incidents allegedly being kept from Councilmembers.
Barbara Allison, 1212 Lynnwood Drive, spoke of housing for the elderly.
She questioned the changes in the original Robinson-Piersal Plaza project
and expressed support for .the low income housing that was originally
planned as part of the project. She spoke of the alleged illegal firing of
a City employee, Larry Royval. She expressed concern about the cost of his
defense and asked questions regarding the supervisors responsible for his
dismissal. Ms. Allison also questioned whether Councilmember Mabry should
' be disqualified from participation in items relating to Everitt Enterprises
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and questioned Mayor Stoner's real estate involvement with the Southridge
Greens Golf Course.
Agenda Review: City Manager
City Manager Burkett stated there were no changes to the agenda as
published.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick requested Item #17, Resolution 88-137 Authorizing
a Waiver From the Public Street Capacity Requirement to Construct Off -site
Street Improvements as Required by the Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County, be withdrawn from the Consent
Agenda.
Councilmember Horak asked that Item #16, Resolution 88-136 Authorizing a
Revision to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County for the
Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Estrada requested Item #18, Resolution 88-138 Approving the
Issuance of a Revocable Permit to Fanch Cablevision of Colorado for
Construction in the Public Right -of -Way of Cable Television Lines and
Appurtenances, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Mabry asked that Item #13, Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinance No. 120, 1988, Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for
Auditing Services, be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Maxey requested that Item #10 Items Relating to the Buckeye
Farms, Inc. and Harold D. Einarsen Annexation and Item #11 Items Relating
to the Pine Ridge First Annexation, be pulled 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.
Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately
under Agenda Item #21, Pulled Consent Items.
5. Consider annrnval of the miniitoc nc
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The City's present investment program is guided by a resolution
adopted in 1982. Since 1982, •the City's investment portfolio has
dramatically increased in size and its diversity has widened
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' considerably. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First
Reading on August 16, expands the list of authorized investments to
include a number of specific investments which are consistent with
recommendations made by the Government Finance Officers Association
and similar to investments being considered for authorization by the
state of Colorado. The inclusion of these investments in the City's
list of authorized investments will afford better flexibility in
matching cash flow needs and may allow the City to increase its yields
on the funds held within the investment portfolio. The Finance
Committee reviewed and approved this item at its August 9 meeting.
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Items Pertaining to the City's Depository and Banking Services Award
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 113, 1988, Authorizing the
Purchasing Agent to Enter into a Five Year Award for Depository
and Banking Services.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 109, 1988 Authorizing the Transfer
of Appropriated Amounts from Utility Funds to the General Fund and
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General Fund.
The City contracts with a local bank to be its depository for City
funds and to provide banking services. First Interstate Bank of Fort
Collins submitted the low bid providing the requested services at
approximately $97,440 annually, dependent upon the volume of utility
bill payments and sales/use tax returns processed by the Bank as a
part of the lock box service, for the five year contract period.
These Ordinances, which were unanimously adopted on First Reading on
August 16, authorize the five year contract and appropriate the funds
for banking services.
The Code of the City of Fort Collins requires the approval of any case
over $20,000 not requiring bidding. Staff is requesting a purchase
from Mesa Fiberglass Products to supply fiberglass electrical vaults
and lids as required for a five year period. This request is based on
past performance by Mesa Fiberglass Products and the development and
delivery problems experienced when these vaults were bid and awarded
to another vendor. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on
First Reading on August 16, authorizes the award to Mesa Fiberglass.
Service Svstem
A study of the City's present Utility Billing System, authorized by
Council in November 1986, has documented a large number of problem
areas associated with the System. Many of today's problems are a
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result of the decade -old technology under which the programs were
originally written. The System users and utility customers are often
frustrated by the System's inability to respond to their needs. Many
tasks that should be automated are now performed manually.
A competitive bid process identified an automated Utility Customer
Service System by Moore Governmental Systems, Inc. (MGSI) of Baton
Rouge, Louisiana running on Digital Equipment Corporation hardware as
the best solution. On August 16, Council unanimously adopted
Resolution 88-129, Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into an
Agreement with Moore Governmental Systems, Inc. for Software and
Professional Services for a Utility Customer Service and Billing
System, and Resolution 88-130, Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to
Purchase as a Case Not Requiring Bidding for Hardware, Systems
Software, and Support Services from Digital Equipment. This
Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August
16, appropriates personnel costs associated with the implementation of
the system.
Items Relating to the Buckeye Farms Inc and Harold D Einarsen
Annexation.
A. Resolution 88-133 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating
Annexation Proceedings for the Buckeye Farms, Inc. and Harold D.
Einarsen Annexation.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 1988, Annexing Approximately
106.1376 Acres Known as the Buckeye Farms, Inc. and Harold D.
Einarsen Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 115, 1988, Zoning Approximately
106.1376 Acres Known as the Buckeye Farms, Inc./Harold D.
Einarsen Annexation, into the I-L Limited Industrial District.
APPLICANT: Harold Einarsen
526 Del Clair Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
OWNERS: Harold Einarsen and
Sam Matsuda
1050 E. County Rd. 76
Wellington, CO 80549
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 106.1376 acres
located north of Vine Drive and east of I-25. The requested zoning is
the I-L Limited Industrial District with a condition that all
development proceed as a planned unit development according to the
criteria of the Land Development Guidance System. The property is
presently undeveloped. This is a voluntary annexation.
Items Relating to the Pine Ridge First Annexation
A. Resolution 88-134 Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Pine
Ridge First Annexation.
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B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 116, 1988, Annexing Approximately
23.1574 Acres Known as the Pine Ridge First Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 117, 1988, Zoning Approximately
23.1574 Acres Known as the Pine Ridge First Annexation, into the
R-F Foothills Residential District.
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins OWNER: City of Fort Collins
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 23.1574 acres
located east of Centennial Drive and south of Dixon Reservoir. The
requested zoning is the R-F Foothills Residential District. The
property is presently undeveloped. This is a voluntary annexation.
Items Relating to the Pine Ridge Second Annexation
A. Resolution 88-135 Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Pine
Ridge Second Annexation.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 118, 1988, Annexing Approximately
333.4387 Acres Known as the Pine Ridge Second Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 1988, Zoning Approximately
333.4387 Acres Known as the Pine Ridge Second Annexation, into the
R-F Foothills Residential District.
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins OWNER: City of Fort Collins
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 333.4387 acres
located east of Centennial Drive and south of Dixon Reservoir. .The
requested zoning is the R-F Foothills Residential District. The
property is presently undeveloped. This is a voluntary annexation.
Requests for proposal for the audit services were sent to all CPA
firms in Fort Collins,.all national CPA firms in Denver, and various
other firms as determined by reviewing Colorado Society of CPAs
directories and other appropriate listings. Proposals were received
from 15 firms.
The Finance Committee conducted interviews with the four firms
determined to be the best in terms of meeting the City's needs (Peat
Marwick Main & Co., the City's current auditors, Spicer & Oppenheim,
Price Waterhouse, and Bondi and Company). Based on these interviews,
the Finance Committee selected Price Waterhouse as the firm best
suited to provide the audit services.
e proposed
into
anagreement Ofor nauditing hoservices hwith r Price gWaterhou e Agent to efor r1988,
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which agreement will be renewable on an annual basis through 1992 at '
the City's sole option. In that way, the agreement can be terminated
at the end of any year during the five-year period if the auditing
services provided are deemed by the City to be unsatisfactory.
In December of 1985, Council established the South Lemay Avenue
Special Improvement District No. 86. This SID is located on Lemay
Avenue from County Road 32 (Windsor Road) north to the existing
improved Lemay Avenue at Southridge Greens Golf Course a distance of
1.86 miles. This District was created as a companion district to the
Provincetowne/Portner Estates South SID #81 which was established on
October 30, 1984. The South Lemay SID 186 is comprised of two of the
same properties found in the Provincetowne/Portner SID.
In accordance with Chapter 22 of the City Code, the City began the
closeout of this district with approval of Resolution 88-121, which
accepted the improvements and ordered a notice to be _sent to property
owners informing them of the assessment. A public hearing date of
September 6, 1988 (at the regular City Council meeting) was set to
hear any objections from the property owners. All notice requirements
have been met.
This Ordinance will place an assessment against each property in the '
district. The assessment amount for each property is listed in the
assessment roll and includes the cost of construction, engineering,
formation and financing of the district.
The City contracts for repair, installation, and consulting services
for its communications equipment. Requests for proposal. for the
communications maintenance agreement were sent to seven firms.
Proposals were received from two: Motorola Communications and
Electronics Inc., and Gemini Communications Corporation. Motorola's
proposal was to provide all of the repair services, on a
time -and -materials basis, for $30/hour, while Gemini's proposal was to
provide all of the repair services, on a time -and- materials basis,
for $40/hour.
Staff believes' that it is important to cultivate a long-term quality
relationship with the provider of the communications maintenance, as
this equipment is an integral part of providing quality service to the
community. To attain this long-term quality relationship, staff is
requesting a four-year agreement with Motorola Communications and
Electronics Inc, renewable yearly, contingent upon continued good
performance. The bid pricing will be held firm for the first two '
years of the agreement, and negotiated for the second two-year period.
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This Resolution authorizes a revision to the Intergovernmental
Agreement which was approved by Resolution 88-48, pertaining to the
Fort Collins Urban Growth Area (UGA). The Intergovernmental Agreement
required all members of the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area Review
Board to be residents of the UGA. The revision requires that the
three members of the Board who are jointly appointed by the County
Commissioners and City Council be residents of the UGA, but authorizes
the City Council to appoint two members without regard to residency
within the UGA, and authorizes the County Commissioners to appoint two
members without regard to residency within the UGA.
The request pertains to the Saddleback Preliminary Subdivision, Phases
II, III, and IV, located on the west side of North Taft Hill Road
approximately one-half mile north of Vine Drive.
Saddleback Preliminary Subdivision, Phases II, III, and IV, consists
of 71 lots on 35.42 acres. The parcel is located west of Saddleback
Phase I, which consists of 27 lots on 14.4 acres and was approved in
Larimer County in 1977.
The request for a Waiver from the Public Street Capacity is justified
under the terms of the Intergovernmental Agreement. The Saddleback
Preliminary Subdivision qualifies as an "in -fill" development.=. A
major goal of many of the policies of the Urban Growth Area Agreement
is to encourage "in -fill" development proposals versus proposals in
essentially undeveloped portions of the U.G.A.
The Waiver request is subject to the collection of $700 per
single-family home to be collected by Larimer County at the time of
building permit issuance. This fee of $700 is fifty dollars less than
the fee stipulated by the Planning and Zoning Board in its approval of
August 22, 1988. The fee of $700 is based on further clarification
with the Larimer County Planning Department. The Waiver request is
also subject to the improvements stipulated in the Traffic Impact
Analysis submitted to Larimer County as part of the requirements for a
preliminary plat.
Fanch Cablevision of Colorado, a Colorado Limited Partnership, doing
business as "KIVA Cable", has requested permission from the City to
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cross and use City rights -of -way and utility easements for the
installation of a cable television line. The line would serve the
Horsetooth and University mobile home parks located at the southwest
corner of Horsetooth Road and Taft Hill Road. The area served is not
within the City Limits.
The proposed cable television route would follow Overland Trail, Drake
Road, and Taft Hill Road. The lines would be installed underground.
Since the City has no franchise agreement nor any other agreement with
KIVA Cable, staff determined that issuance of a Revocable Permit and
charging a fee for the use of City right-of-way and utility easements
was the best way to regulate the use. KIVA will bear the entire cost
of removing or relocating its system if the City requires that the
system be moved.
It is proposed that KIVA pay an annual fee which includes (1) an
administrative fee for staff time required to prepare the permit and
calculate the fees and (2) a fee to rent space for its system. The
fee will be reviewed each year to update land values and to
recalculate the length of KIVA's system within the City, which will
increase as the City annexes more area.
Resolution 88-132 Making Appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Three vacancies currently exist on the Zoning Board of Appeals due to
the expiration of terms and.a resignation. The Council liaison has
reviewed applications for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning and
Zoning Board and conducted interviews.
In keeping with CounciI's policy, recommendations for these
appointments were announced on August 16. The appointments were
tabled to September 6 to allow time for public input.
The prospective appointees are:
Name
Carole Wilmarth (Alt.)
Chuck Huddleson (Alt.)
Paul Nelson
Routine Deeds and Easements.
Expiration of Term
July 1, 1990
July 1, 1990
July 1, 1991
a. Quit Claim Deed from Fort Collins Business Center, Ltd. to the
City of Fort Collins in connection with the realignment of N.
Lemay Ave. The land had previously been dedicated as an easement.
The Quit Claim Deed releases the land to the City as full
right-of-way for the future alignment of North Lemay Avenue.
Consideration: None.
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' b. Powerline easement from B. K. Maxwell Co., a Colorado Corporation.
and Larry G. Intermill located on Lot 11, the Mallards at the
Landings P.U.D., 4579 Seaboard Lane, needed to install underground
electric services to serve a sprinkler control. Consideration:
$10.
c. Powerline easement from Eleanor A. Hoyt, 523 Edwards St., needed
to underground existing overhead electric services.
Consideration: $10.
d. Powerline easement from Lorraine A. Calissi Corral and Virgilio
Corral, 705 Stover, needed to underground existing overhead
electric services. Consideration: $10.
e. Deed from Spring Creek Farms for street right-of-way located north
of Drake Road and east of the Union Pacific right-of-way.
Consideration: $2,580.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda, Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #6.
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Item #8.
Item #9.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #10. B.
IC. First Reading of Ordinance No 115 1988 Zoning Approx
imately 106.1376 Acres Known as the Buckeve Farms Inc./
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Item ;11. B.
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Item =12. B.
Item ;13.
Item 14.
Item =15.
Annexation.
C.
Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No 121 1988 Assessing
the Cost of Improvements in the South Lemav Avenue Special
Improvement District No 86 ,
Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 1988. Auth-
Councilmember Estrada made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, 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.
Items Relating to the Buckeye Farms,
Inc. and Harold D. Einarsen Annexation
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 88-133 Finding Substantial Compliance
Annexation Proceedings for the Buckeye Farms, Inc.
Einarsen Annexation.
and Initiating
and Harold D.
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B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 1988, Annexing Approximately
106.1376 Acres Known as the Buckeye Farms, Inc. and Harold D. Einarsen
Annexation.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 115, 1988, Zoning Approximately 106.1376
Acres Known as the Buckeye Farms, Inc./Harold D. Einarsen Annexation,
into the I-L.Limited Industrial District.
APPLICANT: Harold Einarsen OWNERS: Harold Einarsen and
526 Del Clair Road Sam Matsuda
Fort Collins, CO 80525 1050 E. County Rd. 76
Wellington, CO 80549
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 106.1376 acres located
north of Vine Drive and east of 1-25. The requested zoning is the I-L
Limited Industrial District with a condition that all development proceed
as a planned unit development according to the criteria of the Land
Development Guidance System. The property is presently undeveloped. This
is a voluntary annexation.
BACKGROUND
The owners Harold D. Einarsen and Sam Matsuda have submitted a written
petition requesting annexation. of approximately 106.1376 acres located
north of Vine Drive and east of I-25. The property is presently
undeveloped. This is a voluntary annexation.
The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area.
According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and
Larimer County contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT
COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA, the City will annex property in the UGA when the
property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The property
gains the required 116 contiguity to existing city limits from a common
boundary with the Vine Business Park Annexation to the west.
The requested zoning for this annexation is the I-L Limited Industrial
District with a condition that all development proceed as a planned unit
development according to the criteria of the Land Development Guidance
System. The 1-L District designation is for light industrial uses. Given
the property's location adjacent to I-25 and in close proximity to the
interchange, the eventual development of industrial and commercial land
uses is highly probable. According to the City's LAND USE POLICIES PLAN,
industrial and commercial uses should locate near transportation facilities
that offer adequate access without creating demands which exceed the
capacity of the existing transportation network, and in areas where proper
utilities can be provided. This site addresses these locational policies.
There are no immediate development plans for the property.,
Findings:
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1. The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and
agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins
contained in the INTERGOVERNi1ENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT COLLINS
URBAN GROWTH AREA.
2. The area meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for a
voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
3. The attached Resolution accepts the annexation petition and
determines that the petition is in compliance with State law. The
Resolution initiates the annexation process for this property by
establishing the date, time and place when a public hearing will be
held regarding the reading of Ordinances annexing and zoning the
area. A public hearing and second reading of the Ordinances
annexing and zoning the property will be considered by the City
Council on October 18, 1988.
4. The requested I-L Limited Industrial District is in conformance
with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation•
The Planning and Zoning Board, at its regular monthly meeting of August 22,
1988, voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the annexation and requested
zoning, as part of the Board's consent agenda."
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey to
adopt Resolution 88-133.
Chief Planner Ken Waido responded to questions from Council.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to adopt Resolution 88-133
was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey,
Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None. (Councilmember Mabry out of the room)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Counci.lmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by
adopt Ordinance No. 114, 1988 on First Reading.
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and
(Councilmember Mabry out of the room)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Winokur to
Yeas: Councilmembers:
Winokur. Nays: None.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada
to adopt Ordinance No. 115, 1988 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers:
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and. Winokur. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Items Relating to the
Pine Ridge First Annexation.
Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Resolution 88-134 Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Pine Ridge
First Annexation.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 116, 1988, Annexing Approximately
23.1574 Acres Known as the Pine Ridge First Annexation.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 117, 1988, Zoning Approximately 23.1574
Acres Known as the Pine Ridge First Annexation, into the R-F Foothills
Residential District.
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins OWNER: City of Fort Collins
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 23.1574 acres located
east of Centennial Drive and south of Dixon Reservoir. The requested zoning
is the R-F Foothills Residential District. The property is presently
undeveloped. This is a voluntary annexation.
BACKGROUND
' The City of Fort Collins acquired the Pine Ridge open space incrementally
between 1976 and 1979, as part of its open -space land acquisition program.
The purpose of the open space is to provide a scenic backdrop for the City
and preserve native landscape and wildlife habitat close to the urban core.
A gravel parking lot has been established at the north end of the property.
When the Spring Creek trail is extended west, it will meet the Foothills
trail at the Pine Ridge trail head. The Parks and Recreation Department
does not anticipate further development of the open space.
The property is located outside the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area.
According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and
Larimer County contained in the INTERGOVERMMEliTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT
COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA, the City may annex property outside the UGA
provided that notification, along with an annexation impact report, is sent
to the Board of County Commissioners by certified mail 35 days prior to the
public hearing. The property is eligible for.annexation according to State
law, gaining the required 116 contiguity to existing city limits from a
common boundary with the Overland Hills Annexation to the east.
The requested zoning for this annexation is the R-F Foothills Residential
District. The R-F District allows public recreational uses as a principal
use.
Findings:
II. The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and
agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins
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contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEPIENT FOR THE FORT COLLINS
URBAN GROWTH AREA.
2. The area meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for a
voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
3. The attached Resolution initiates the annexation process for this
property by establishing the date, time and place when a public
hearing will be held regarding the reading of Ordinances annexing
and zoning the area. A public hearing and second reading of the
Ordinances annexing and zoning the property will be considered by
the City Council on October 18, 1988.
4. The requested R-F Foothills Residential District is in conformance
with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Board will hear the annexation request at its
regular monthly meeting on September 26, 1988. The Board, will forward a
recommendation and any comments to the City Council prior to the public
hearing and second reading of the Annexation Ordinance on October 18,
1988."
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adopt Resolution 88-134.
Chief Planner Ken Waido responded to questions from Council.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 88-134 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey,
Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada to
adopt Ordinance No. 116, 1988 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion,
adopt Ordinance No. 117, 1988 on
Estrada, Horak; Kirkpatrick, Mabry,
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
seconded by Councilmember Winokur to
First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays:
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' Ordinance No. 120, 1988,
Authorizing a Professional
Services Agreement for Auditing Services,
Adopted on First Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The agreement with the auditors calls for fees not to exceed 336,000 for
1988, $37,400 for 1989, $38,800 for 1990, $40,700 for 1991 and 540,700 for
1992.
EXECUTIVE SUNMARY
Requests for proposal for the audit services were sent to all CPA firms in
Fort Collins, all national CPA firms in Denver, and various other firms as
determined by reviewing Colorado Society of CPAs directories and other
appropriate listings. Proposals were received from 15 firms.
The Finance Committee conducted interviews with the four firms determined
to be the best in terms of meeting the City's needs (Peat Marwick Main &
Co., the City's current auditors, Spicer & Oppenheim, Price Waterhouse, and
Bondi and Company). Based on these interviews, the Finance Committee
selected Price Waterhouse as the firm best suited to provide the audit
services.
The proposed. Ordinance authorizes the Purchasing Agent to enter into an
agreement for auditing services with Price Waterhouse for 1988, which
agreement will be renewable on an annual basis through 1992 at the City's
sole option. In that way, the agreement can be terminated at the end. of
any year during the five-year period if the auditing services provided are
deemed by the City to be unsatisfactory."
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak to
adopt Ordinance No. 120, 1988 on First Reading.
Councilmember Mabry requested information on selection criteria that was
used. .
Councilmember Horak noted that fifteen proposals were received. He stated
staff reviewed proposals, recommendations were made and four firms were
selected for interviews with the Finance Committee.
Councilmember Winokur summarized the questions, format, and technical
criteria that was used to make the final selections.
Jim Creeden, Fort Collins resident, stated he believed the Finance
Committee did a good job in the selection process.
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Councilmember Kirkpatrick encouraged
the need for better communication
involved on the subcommittees.
the use of subcommittees and stressed
between Councilmembers who are not
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 120, 1988
on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 88-136 Authorizing A
Revision to the Intergovernmental
Agreement with Larimer County for
the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Resolution authorizes a revision to the Intergovernmental Agreement
which was approved by Resolution 88-48, pertaining to the Fort Collins
Urban Growth Area (UGA). The Intergovernmental Agreement required all
members of the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area Review Board to be residents
of the UGA. The revision requires that the three members of the Board who
are jointly appointed by the County Commissioners and City Council be
residents of the UGA, but authorizes the City Council to appoint two
members without regard to residency within the UGA, and authorizes the
County Commissioners to appoint two members without regard to residency
within the UGA.
BACKGROUND
On April 19, 1988, the .Council adopted Resolution 88-48, authorizing the
Mayor to enter into the revised Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer
County for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area (UGA). On June 6, 1988, the
County Commissioners approved and authorized the same agreement with one
revision. That revision changed the requirement, as approved by Council,
that all members of the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area Review Board be
residents of the UGA. Under the change as instituted by the County
Commissioners, the three members of the Review Board who are to be jointly
appointed by the County Commissioners and the City Council must reside
within the UGA. However, the two members to be appointed by the City
Council could reside either within or without the UGA. Similarly, the two
members to be appointed by the County Commissioners would not be required
to reside within the UGA.
All of the other provisions of the Intergovernmental Agreement remain the
same as previously authorized by Resolution 88-48. Since this change was
not approved by the Council in Resolution 88-48, staff believes that the
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' Council should consider the adoption of this Resolution authorizing this
change."
Councilmember Estrada made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry to
adopt Resolution 88-136.
Councilmember Horak stated there was no need for changes in the Agreement
and stated he would not support the motion.
The vote on Councilmember Estrada's motion to adopt Resolution 88-136 was
as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Estrada and Horak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 88-137 Authorizing a Waiver
From the Public Street Capacity Requirement
to Construct Off -site Street Improvements as
Required by the Intergovernmental Agreement
between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County Denied
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
' The financial impact of waiving the requirement to .construct or fully
improve off -site streets to the standards indicated on the City's Flaster
Street Plan will be mitigated by charging a fee of $700 per single-family
home to be collected by Larimer County at the time of building permit
issuance.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The request pertains to the Saddleback Preliminary Subdivision, Phases II,
111, and IV, located on the west side of North Taft Hill Road approximately
one-half mile north of Vine Drive.
Saddleback Preliminary Subdivision, Phases 11, III, and IV, consists of 71
lots on 35.42 acres. The parcel is located west of Saddleback Phase 1,
which consists of 27 lots on 14.4 acres and was approved in Larimer County
in 1977.
The request for a Waiver from the Public Street Capacity is justified under
the terms of the Intergovernmental Agreement. The Saddleback Preliminary
Subdivision qualifies as an "in-Fi17" development. A major goal of many of
the policies of the Urban Growth Area Agreement is to encourage "in -fill"
development proposals versus proposals in essentially undeveloped portions
of the U.G.A.
' The Waiver request is subject to the collection of $700 per single-family
home to be collected by Larimer County at the time of building permit
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issuance. This fee of $700 is fifty dollars less than the fee stipulated '
by the Planning and Zoning Board in its approval of August 22, 1988. The
fee of S700 is based on further clarification with the Larimer County
Planning Department. The Waiver request is also subject to the
improvements stipulated in the Traffic Impact Analysis submitted to Larimer
County as part of the requirements for a preliminary plat.
The Waiver request was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning
Board, by unanimous vote on its Consent Calendar, at its regular meeting of
August 22, 1988.
Staff believes that granting the request for a Waiver from the Public
Street Capacity will not jeopardize the public health, safety, and welfare
and that the intent and purpose of the Urban Growth Area Agreement will be
maintained."
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada to
adopt Resolution 88-137.
City Planner Ted Shepard gave a brief presentation. He and,Chief Planner
Ken Waido responded to questions from Council.
Mike Jones, Northern Engineering, clarified the issues that were discussed
at the County Commissioners meeting.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she would not be supporting the '
Resolution.
Councilmember Maxey stated he would also not be supporting the Resolution.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 88-137 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmember Stoner. Nays: Councilmembers Estrada,
Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Resolution 88-138 Approving the
Issuance of a Revocable Permit to
Fanch Cablevision of Colorado for
Construction in the Public Right -of -Way.
of Cable Television Lines and Appurtenances Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
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"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fanch Cablevision of Colorado, a Colorado Limited Partnership, doing
business as "KIVA Cable", has requested permission from the City to cross
and use City rights -of -way and utility easements for the installation of a
cable .television line. The line would serve the Horsetooth and University
mobile home parks located at the southwest corner of Horsetooth Road and
Taft Hill Road. The area served is not within the City Limits.
The proposed cable television route would follow Overland Trail, Drake
Road, and Taft Hill Road, as shown on the attached map. The ]ines would be
installed underground.
Since the City has no franchise agreement nor any other agreement with KIVA
Cable, staff determined that issuance of a Revocable Permit and charging a
fee for the use of City right-of-way and utility easements was the best way
to regulate the use. KIVA will bear the entire cost of removing or
relocating its system if the City requires that the system be moved.
It is proposed that KIVA pay an annual fee which includes (1) an
administrative fee for staff time required to prepare the permit and
calculate the fees and (2) a fee to rent space for its system. The fee
will be reviewed each year to update land values and to recalculate the
length of KIVA's system within the City, which will increase as the City
annexes more area.
The proposed fee for the first year is' $1038. This includes a $100
administrative fee and a right-of-way use fee of $938. The use fee was
calculated using a formula that includes the following basic elements:
1) Length of the cable within City right-of-way
2) 10' of width for an easement
3) Current market value for an easement
4) An 8% return on the value for "rent" of the easement.
It is planned that the fee be adjusted every year to account for additional
length of the cable system that has been annexed into .the City and for
changes in land values.
Two alternatives were considered in determining a method to charge for the
right-of-way use. The first was to charge a one-time fee for the actual
value of an easement controlled by a revocable permit. The second was to
rent the space and charge a use fee based upon a reasonable rate of return
for the property value. The second alternative was selected because it
provided the means to review the permit annually, and because the City was
not selling KIVA something at full market value that could make it more
difficult for the City to take back in the future.
All of the utilities, including Columbine Cablevision, have reviewed the
proposal and have no objections to the issuance of the permit."
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Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adopt Resolution 88-138.
Councilmember Estrada asked questions concerning liability and
responsibility for cable quality.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Winokur, and
Stoner.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Maxey noted he represented the Poudre Fire Authority at the
Fire Chief's Convention and Trade Show in Washington D.C. He noted the
Poudre Fire Authority is held in high esteem across the United States.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick mentioned the death of Terry Sarazin who was a
member of the Convention and Visitors' Bureau.
Councilmember Horak spoke of the document distributed by the Wastewater
Utility which outlines the Utility's history.
Ordinance No. 123, 1988, Amending '
Section 26-543 of the Code by the
Adoption of a Revised Master Drainage
Plan for the Spring Creek Basin,
Adopted on First Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINAIJCIAL IMPACT
A financing plan for Spring Creek drainage improvements exists and is based
on the 1980 Spring Creek Master Plan. The one-time new development fee
base rate will not change and is $1,505/acre or $83 for an average
single-family residential home. The one-time new development fee for a
six -thousand -square -foot business site is approximately $166. The current
monthly capital fee for an average single-family residential home is SO.85.
A six -thousand -square -foot business site would pay approximately $1.72 per
month.
The development fee and monthly capital fee are consistent with the bond
issuance fees and are consistent with the long-term financial plan for the
Spring Creek Basin.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Spring Creek Master Drainage Plan has been updated. Several alternative
plans were evaluated, with the proposed plan being the most economical.
The updated plan and the 1980 plan are similar except for proposed
improvements between College Avenue and the Burlington Northern Railroad.
The recommended plan impacts 29 mobile home residences as compared to 93 in
the 1980 plan and costs $2.0 million as compared to $4.1 in the original
plan. The floodplain has been identified and is similar for both studies.
Approval of the Master Drainage Plan would allow final design and
construction of a channel between College Avenue and the Burlington
Northern Railroad.
BACKGROUND
The 1980 Spring Creek Master Drainage Plan has been updated based on
existing and proposed developments in the Spring .Creek Basin. The Plan
identifies floodplain areas and recommends improvements to reduce flood
damage to existing properties. Consistent with previous studies, major
floodplains were identified along Spring Creek near Stuart and Stover
Streets and between College Avenue and the Burlington Northern Railroad.
Ponding areas are located west of the Colorado & Southern Railroad near
Timberline Road, west of the Burlington Northern Railroad, through Rolland
Moore Park and west of Taft Hi1.l Road.
Recommended improvements downstream of College Avenue consist of new
' crossings at Stuart, Stover, and Welch Streets and the Colorado & Southern
Railroad near Timberline Road, and grass lined channel improvements
between Stuart and Stover Streets. From College Avenue to the Burlington
Northern Railroad, the Plan recommends a grass -lined channel west of the
existing bridge at College Avenue, which would connect to new culverts
through the railroad embankment. The new culverts are sized to limit flow
to current rates. and not increase downstream flooding potential. The
existing culvert under the Burlington Northern railroad tracks will be
restricted. During a storm, ponding will continue to occur west of the
Burlington Northern Railroad embankment. Improvements are recommended at
crossings of the irrigation canals through Rolland Moore Park, at Drake
Road, and at a detention pond upstream of Taft Hill Road.
A schematic of the Plan is shown in the attached diagram. The construction
of the improvements would be phased over 20 years. The first improvements
to be constructed would be the channel and crossing between College Avenue
and the Burlington Northern Railroad. Within the next 2 to 6 years the
ditch crossings through Rolland Moore Park and the channel at Stuart and
Stover would be improved. The following years improvements would be made
at Welch Street, at the. Colorado & Southern Railroad near Timberline, and
at Drake Road.
Property owners along Spring Creek near College Avenue and the Burlington
' Northern Railroad have been involved in project review meetings since
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October, 1986. As specific alternatives were evaluated numerous meetings '
and discussions with mobile home park owners took place.
The first contact with the residents of the three mobile home parks in the
area was through a newsletter in November, 1987 after the identification of
the most probable alternatives. Since then, City staff has responded to
dozens of phone calls from area residents. The Mawhinney Thomas Mobile
Home Park residents were notified of the August 29, 1988 public meeting
again with hand delivered flyers. Property owners near or along the entire
length of the Spring Creek floodplain also received notification of the
public meeting through a mailing.
Press releases were made when the Kentucky Fried Chicken building was
purchased and prior to the August, 1988 public meeting. Since September
18, 1987, there have been four news stories related to the Spring Creek
master plan and stories on local cable and radio stations.
During the development of the master plan, the Storm Drainage Board
discussed the plan at seven meetings since April, 1987. The Board
recommended approval of the Spring Creek Master Plan at their August, 1988
meeting.
A public open house was held August 29, 1988. The floodplain information
and recommended improvement plans were presented. Sixteen citizens
attended the meeting. Most of the questions related to relocation of the
29 residences that would be impacted by the project between College Avenue
and the Burlington Northern Railroad. Attached are minutes of this ,
meeting.
The non-profit organization, WHERE ('r_101 Have Equitable Relocation), works
in the Denver area on similar relocation projects and will work for the
City on this project. The approach to the relocation is divided into four
phases. The four phases are: identify individual needs, evaluate
suitability of housing alternatives, match residents to available housing
and negotiate leases, and coordinate the move.
Because of the complexity of the relocation process, staff proposes to
contract with WHERE in the next month and start the process to identify
individual needs. Staff proposes to use the expertise of the Housing
Authority and Neighbor to Neighbor along with the WHERE organization
through the relocation process. Initially, staff expected the relocation
process to take 6 months. More recent estimates are up to 12 months.
The total cost of the Plan for Spring Creek is $6.2 million with a benefit
cost ratio for the entire basin of 0.97. Benefits are identified as a
reduction in the estimated average annual flood damages. The benefit cost
ratio would be much greater than 0.97 if a dollar cost were associated with
public safety and the loss of life. The initial phase of improvements from
College Avenue to the Burlington Northern Railroad has a benefit cost ratio
of 1.3. Future improvements lower the benefit cost ratio because they do
not take into account the need for public safety and the replacement of
worn or obsolete storm drainage structures.
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The Spring Creek financing plan will not be affected by the improvements
for the recommended Master Plan. The base rate for the one-time new
development fee for Spring Creek is S1,505/acre and the average
single-family resident monthly fee is $0.85. Comparisons to the new
development fee for other drainage basins and to the average single-family
resident monthly capital fee follow: .
BASIN 1989 1988
DEVELOPNE11T MONTHLY CAPITAL
FEE FEE
Spring Creek $1,505.00 $0.86
Foothills 5,024.00 1.04
Fox Meadows 4,253.00 1.47
McClelland/ Nail Creek 3,021.00 2.50
Canal Importation 5,375.00 1.43
Dry Creek 4,043.00 0.78
West Vine 7,004.00 0.92
Evergreen/Greenbriar 10,000.00 2.50
Fossil Creek 2,274.00 2.17
Cooper Slough 3,000.00 1.19
Old Town 2,500.00 1.25
Notes
1. Monthly capital fees are for an average single-family residential home.
2. Fees for Cooper Slough and Old Town Basins are estimated and not yet
approved."
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adopt Ordinance No.. 123, 1988 on First Reading.
Civil Engineer Jan Kimzey presented a site video explaining the project and
responded to questions from Council.
Barbara Lobby, Denver relocation expert, answered questions on the impact
of the relocation process.
The vote on Councilmember Mabry's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 123, 1988
on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Public Hearing Regarding City
Participation in the 1988 Colorado
'
Local Mortgage Bond Program
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Following is staff's memorandum on this item: '
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The mortgage revenue bonds will be paid by the participants in the Program.
The bonds do not constitute a liability or debt of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUhINARY
On July 5, 1988, the Council of the City of Fort Collins adopted a
resolution authorizing the City to participate in the local issuers single
family mortgage bond program. Under the Tax Equity and Fiscal
Responsibility Act, entities participating in such programs are required to
conduct a public hearing at which all interested persons are invited to
attend and express their views, both orally and in writing, on the proposed
issuance of the mortgage bonds. The goal of the 1988 local mortgage bond
program is to provide mortgages for single family homes for low and middle
income individuals and families. Up to $80,000,000 will be issued for
such purposes in participating cities.
Up to $2,500,000 is available to the City to provide mortgages for
single-family homes for low and middle income individuals and families. If
the City wishes to participate in this program, it must determine the
following:
1. The income limits of eligible participants; ,
2. The maximum purchase price for homes purchased under the program;
and
3. The areas within the City where eligible homes can be located.
Staff recommends that:
I. the maximum income level be set at $39,455 for 3 and 4 person
households and $34,600 for 1 and 2 person households.
2. the maximum purchase price be $75,000.
3. the target areas be identified through the neighborhood statistics
program.
Council will review citizen comments and the staff recommendation prior to
deciding if the City will participate and what the requirements for
eligibility in the program will be.
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BACKGROUND
Since 1978, cities and counties have issued mortgage revenue bonds to
provide lower than market interest rate mortgages for qualified low and
middle income individuals and families. Such programs have also allowed
targeting the use of the mortgage revenue bond proceeds to federally
designated low income census tracts. Last year the City of Fort Collins
benefitted indirectly from the local mortgage program. Larimer County was
a participant in the program and 15 mortgages were originated within the
City's corporate limits. See Attachment 1 for details on mortgages
originated within the City.
One of the City Council's established goals is to increase the quality and
affordability of housing. By participating in this program the City can
further this goal for a segment of the low and middle income population of
Fort Collins
At this date, Larimer County has not decided to participate. There is the
possibility that they may develop their own program or choose to join this
one at a later time.
The City may shape the program to meet specific objectives through three
major decisions, namely, setting the income level lower than the federal
maximum, setting the maximum purchase price lower than the federal maximum,
and by designating the areas within the City for the use of the mortgage
bond proceeds.
Income Levels
The federal government has established maximum income levels for
participants in single family mortgage bond programs. The top Limit is
established by multiplying the median family income for a 4 person family
by 115%. Presently, this calculation yields a top income limit of $39,445.
Denver and other communities will be able to set their limits slightly
higher because their median family incomes are higher. The City may choose
to set the limits lower if it so desires.
In census tracts that qualify under federal guidelines as low income, the
income limit rises to 1401' of the median, or $48,020. While this may allow
reinvestment by higher income families in lower income census tracts (a
desirable effect), it may also limit participation by lower income
families.
Maximum Purchase Price
Presently, the maximum purchase price for homes purchased under this
program is $102,500. From Attachment 1, it can be seen that last year's
average purchase price was dramatically lower within the City limits. This
is because Larimer County established'a maximum purchase price lower than
the federally allowed limit.
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City Established Target Areas
In addition to the target areas that are determined by federal guidelines
on census tract income levels, the City may designate other specific areas
for special criteria. The City has been able to identify portions of
certain census tracts through a Neighborhood Statistics program as target
areas for the Community Development Block Program. It is possible that
these designated areas could receive special treatment under the program.
Staff Recommendations
Income Level: Staff recommends that the maximum income level be set at
$39,455 for 3 and 4 person households and $34,600 for 1 and 2 person
households. Rationale for this recommendation is to recognize that housing
prices within Fort Collins are slightly higher than the average of the
County and this would increase the number of potential participants in the
program. It also recognizes that family size has an influence on the
ability to purchase. Finally, it is consistent with what other cities and
counties intend to do within their jurisdictions, that is vary income by
family size.
Within federally determined target areas, it is recommended that the income
levels be increased only slightly to S43,400 for 3 and 4 person households
and $39,000 for I and 2 person households. This will address both the
reinvestment goal and limit ,the program to more low to middle income
families.
Maximum Purchase Price• Staff is recommending that the maximum purchase
price be set higher than the average from last years program, but still
slightly lower than the average cost of a new home within Fort Collins.
That price is $75,000, approximately 20 percent higher than the average of
last year and roughly 15 percent lower than the present average- sales price
for single-family houses in the City.
City Designated Target Areas• Staff recommends that efforts be made to
encourage participating lenders and real estate brokers to actively attempt
to place mortgages within target areas identified through the Neighborhood
Statistics program. We are currently seeking a legal opinion from bond
counsel to determine whether the higher income levels can be applied to
City designated target areas.
Administration of the Program• The key to the local mortgage bond program
is participation by local banks and savings and loans. In last year's
program, only one financial institution from Larimer County participated in
the program. The lead city in the program, Denver, will be hosting a
meeting for interested financial institutions later this month. Once
specifics are known, all potential local institutions will be notified.
One reason for limited participation in last year's program is the limited
number of mortgages. The program is fairly complicated and requires a
commitment by the lender to actively participate in the program. If the
City of Fort Collins receives the maximum contemplated, $2,500,000, only 40
mortgages could be expected. Participating lenders from prior years
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usually urge the cities and counties
specifications as simple
to keep the qualifications and program
as possible.
Timeline for Program
September e
Identify final list
of participating cities and counties
m
Request additional
funding allocation from Statewide
balance
o Hold meeting with interested financial institutions
October o Final structuring of the transaction
s Determine appropriate time for marketing of bonds
o Issuance may be affected by market rate fluctuations
o Funds may not be available until November or December."
Alan Krcmarik gave a brief presentation on the progress that has been made
so far and answered questions.
Resolution 88-139 Recommending a
Type of Facility for the Fort
Collins Parkway and Authorizing the
Mayor and City Manager to Promote the Same
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Colorado Department of Highways (CDOH) is preparing a Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement (S-EIS) for the segment of the Fort Collins
Parkway between U.S. Highway 287 on the west and Interstate 25 on the east.
In addition to considering a number of alternative alignments, the CDOH has
indicated a type of facility it believes appropriate to respond to
interstate transportation needs. Such a facility is planned to connect_ the
cities of the state and adjacent state highway systems.
BACKGROUND
Staff believes that the type of expressway facility planned for this
segment of the project by CDOH is oversized given projected traffic
volumes.
Staff believes a parkway type of facility will: (1) meet interstate and
inter -city transportation needs now and into the future; (2) be lower in
cost; (3) require less right-of-way and attendant disruption to property;
and (4) be more environmentally, socially, and aesthetically acceptable to
the communities directly affected by such a facility.
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The goal is to maximize State Highway funding, provide a project the '
community can endorse, and promote a facility that will further the
interstate transportation needs of the CDOH while still meeting projected
traffic demand.
The question of the most appropriate alignment for the facility between
U.S. Highway 287 and Interstate 25 is subject to the S-EIS. It would be
premature on the part of staff to recommend a preferred alignment until the
S-EIS is available for review and consideration. However, staff believes
the type of facility to be ultimately constructed will have a direct
bearing on the acceptability of an alignment."
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Resolution 88-139.
Mike Davis gave a brief presentation on the parkway and answered questions.
The following persons spoke on the item:
1. Rod Ridle, spoke against the item.
2. Mel Schamberger, 1 Steeplechase Court, spoke against the item.
3. Charles Keil, 551 Spindrift Court, spoke in favor of the item.
4. Theresa Gorman, 1805 Linden Lake Court, spoke against the item.
5. Jim Quinlan, owner Rocky Mountain Surplus, spoke against the item.
6. Joe Solomon, 1721 Lindenwood Drive, spoke against the item. '
7. Jim Noll, Evergreen Park Subdivision, spoke against the item.
8. Joe Barry, 1701 Lindenwood Drive, spoke against the item.
9. George Thorton, 4 Steeplechase Lane, spoke of a conflict of interest.
10. Kurt Smeester, 1200 Clark, spoke against the item.
11. Bob Phillips, 2 Windjammer Cove, spoke against the item.
12. Barry Feldman, Lindenwood Drive, spoke against the item.
13. David Massey, 1320 Windjammer Cove, spoke against the item.
14. Kent Fuller, 925 Sitka, spoke against the item.
15. Hubert Schmidt, 1401 Linden Lake Road, gave technical information.
16. Joyce Barry, 1701 Lindenwood Drive, noted the need for more facts.
17. Jim Creeden, Fort Collins resident, suggested a toll road concept.
Councilmember Horak commended the Colorado Department of Highways' research
into the development of proposed routes. He encouraged more investigation
and suggested the State focus on a parkway concept in its draft EIS, and
suggested the City Manager draft an agenda item presenting the alignment
alternatives. He stated once the draft was completed the State would be
able to look at all possible alternative routes to determine which would
best suit the City's transportation needs. .
Councilmember Kirkpatrick questioned the value an expressway would have for
Fort Collins. She expressed support for making the State Highway
Department aware of Fort Collins' interest in the parkway concept. She
suggested the Resolution be re -worded.
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Councilmember Estrada encouraged the idea of a parkway and supported
revision of the Resolution.
Councilmember Maxey commented on the bypass relocation and truck traffic
problems that face Fort Collins. He stated he would not support the
Resolution in its present form.
Councilmember Winokur withdrew his original motion to adopt Resolution
88-139. Councilmember Kirkpatrick, agreed to withdraw her second.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, as
follows:
- to request that the State Highway Department include
evaluation of the parkway concept in its draft Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS).
- to direct the City Manager to bring an agenda item outlining
an alignment recommendation after the draft EIS is completed.
- to encourage the State Highway Department to look at all
routes that are suited to the Fort Collins truck traffic needs
of the future, not limited to the four current alternatives.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick expressed the need
for Council action once.the
Environmental Impact Statement
is available
and stated she would support
the motion.
Councilmember Winokur stated he
would support
the motion.
Mayor Stoner indicated he would
be supporting
the motion.
The vote on Councilmember
Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Horak,
Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Public Hearing on the 1989
Recommended Budget and Proposed
Uses for Revenue Sharing Funds in 1989
City Manager Burkett gave a brief presentation on the key points of the
1989 Budget.
The following people spoke on the Recommended Budget:
I. Larry Scott, 2821 Eagle Drive, stated the budget plan was incomplete.
2. Sandy Salvas, 3000 Ross Drive, President Elect of the Women's Center
Of of Larimer County, requested $5000 to support a community child
' care and referral service.
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3. Carol Plock spoke of the joint grant request submitted with Lutheran '
Social Services.
4. Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, spoke against certain aspects
of the proposed budget.
5. Jim Creeden, Fort Collins resident, questioned the dollar amount spent
in recent law suits.
Resolution 88-140 Assigning a
Councilmember as Liaison
Representative to the Urban
Growth Area (UGA) Review Board.
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City and Larimer County are currently soliciting applications for the
Urban Growth Area Review Board. The deadline for the applications is
Monday, September 12.
Board make-up will be as follows:
- 2 members appointed by the City Council
- 2 members appointed by the County Commissioners
- 3 members appointed jointly ,
Accordingly, Council will need to select a liaison to (along with another
Councilmember) interview the applicants and recommend the City's two
appointees to the entire Council. The liaison will also work with
Commissioner Hotchkiss on the mutual appointments.
The first meeting of the UGA Review Board is tentatively scheduled for
November."
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adopt Resolution 88-140 inserting Ed Stoner as the liaison.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
amend Resolution 88-140 to insert Susan Kirkpatrick as the liaison and
suggested Ed Stoner as the interview partner.
Councilmember Maxey suggested a review of Council liaison assignments.
Councilmember Winokur noted the qualifications of Mayor Stoner and
Councilmember Kirkpatrick for this assignment.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion to amend Resolution 88-140 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick and Winokur.
Nays: Councilmembers Mabry, Maxey, and Stoner.
THE MOTION CARRIED. ,
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IThe vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 88-140 as
amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: Mayor Stoner.
THE MOTION CARRIED
Other Business
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded Councilmember Maxey, to
direct staff to research the possibility of amending the Code to provide an
opportunity for training dogs off -lead and to investigate the development
of a licensing process to protect the community from vicious dogs. Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Winokur, and
Stoner. Nays: None. •
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
direct staff to prepare legislation that would amend certain portions of
the EPIC advertising policy relating to alcoholic beverages. Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Stoner.
Nays: Councilmember Winokur.
' THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
direct staff to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration which would
appropriate $5000 from either Vipont IDRB bond proceeds or from revenue
sharing funds to fund the Women's Center child care referral program or to
identify the item specifically in the 1989 Budget.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick questioned the need for a specific motion outside
of the budget process.
The vote on.Councilmember Winokur's motion relating to the child care
referral program was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak,
Mabry, Maxey, Stoner and Winokur. Nays: Councilmember Kirkpatrick.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
schedule a work session or an agenda item to consider Charter amendments
regarding direct election of the Mayor, either under the current form of
government or other alternative forms of government. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Adjournment '
Councilmember Kirkpatrick 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 12:15 a.m.
Mayor
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City Clerk
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