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OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
May 15, 2001
Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m
A. Presentation of a Proclamation to City Council by Representatives of the Greeley
Independence Stampede Proclaiming June 23, 2001, as "Fort Collins Day at the Greeley
Stampede."
B. Presentation of Awards to "Friends of Preservation".
C. Proclamation Proclaiming May 19, 2001 as "Forget-Me-Not Day".
D. Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May, 2001 as "Foster Care Month".
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (limited to 30 minutes)
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP:
This is an opportunity for the Mayor or Councilmembers to follow-up on issues raised during
Citizen Participation.
5. AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consists of Item Numbers 7 through 20. 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 to be "pulled" off the Consent
Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent
Calendar will be considered separately under Agenda Item #27, Pulled Consent
Items. The Consent Calendar consists of.
1) Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
2) Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
3) Those of no perceived controversy;
4) Routine Administrative actions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Consideration and approval of the Council Meeting minutes of the adjourned meeting of
April 9. 2001 and the Special Organizational meeting of April 10, 2001.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 80, 2001, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Unanticipated Revenue in the General Fund for Promotion of Convention and Visitor
Activities and for Cultural Development and Programming Activities.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 1, 2001,
appropriates 2000 lodging tax receipts dedicated to the Convention and Visitors Bureau,
Cultural Development and Programming (CDP), Visitor Events, and Tourism Capital. In
addition, it appropriates unexpended 2000 appropriations for CDP, Visitor Events, and
Tourism Capital and unanticipated revenue received in 2001 for Visitor Events.
9. Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 81, 2001, Authorizing the Issuance of
Variable Rate Economic Development Revenue Bonds for the Residence at Oakrid2e
Project.
On February 15, 2000, Council adopted Resolution 2000-32 indicating its willingness to
issue tax-exempt private activity bonds for the Residence at Oakridge Project. On February
6,2001,Council adopted Resolution 2001-18 extending the time for the Project to complete
the financing. The financing team has completed the negotiations required to issue the
bonds. This Ordinance,which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 1, 2001,
authorizes the issuance of variable rate economic development revenue bonds for the
Oakridge Project.
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10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 84. 2001, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Temporary
Construction Easement for the Construction of Road Improvements Relatingto o the
Widening of South Shields Street Adjacent to the Colina Mariposa Natural Area
The City of Fort Collins owns the Colina Mariposa Natural Area on the southeast corner of
Shields Street and Trilby Road as part of the City's Natural Areas program. The County is
proposing to widen a portion of Shields Street adjacent to Colina Mariposa(which is still in
the County) in coordination with road widening work that is being done by the Registry
Ridge development. The road improvements involve widening the existing narrow two-lane
road to provide bike lanes. Ordinance No. 84, 2001, which was unanimously adopted on
First Reading on May 1, 2001, authorizes the conveyance of a temporary construction
easement relating to the widening of south Shields Street.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 85, 2001.Authorizing the Lease of a Portion of Running
Deer Natural Area to Hageman Earth Cycle, Inc.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 1, 2001,
authorizes the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Hageman Earth Cycle,Inc.
for up to 5 years on approximately 16-acres of land owned by the City. The lease agreement
allows Hageman to continue operations of the landscape materials and composting business
that has been in operation on the site for approximately 10 years.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 86, 2001. Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins By Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain Property Known as the
Speights PUD Rezoning,
This is a request to rezone 1.02 acres located on the east side of Timberline Road between
Bighorn Road and Caribou Drive, and west of Stoney Creek Drive. The site is currently
divided into two lots and a tract. Lot 6 is the existing Countryside Animal Hospital,Lot 7 is
vacant, and Tract A is a City-owned storm drainage channel. The requested zoning for this
property is LMN-Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood. The surrounding properties are
zoned LMN - Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (to the south), RL — Low Density
Residential (to the east), and E - Employment (to the north and west). Ordinance No. 86,
2001, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 1, 2001.
13. Items Relating to the City's Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Community Development Block Grant
and Home Investment Partnerships Programs.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 87, 2001, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Program Years in the
Community Development Block Grant Fund.
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B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 88, 2001, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
in the Home Investment Partnerships Fund.
Ordinance No. 87, 2001 and Ordinance No. 88, 2001, were unanimously adopted on First
Reading on May 1, 2001, and appropriate funds to be received for the CDBG and HOME
programs,and transfer into the federal 2001-2002 fiscal year programs unexpended program
funds from prior year CDBG programs.
14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 90, 2001,Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for That Certain Property Known as the
Poudre Development Parcel RezoniM
This is a request to rezone the Poudre Development parcel from T, Transition, to C-C-R,
Community Commercial—Poudre River. The parcel is 21.7 acres in size and located on the
east side of the Poudre River bounded by Linden Street,Buckingham Street and First Street.
Buckingham Park forms the southeast border of the site. The parcel was zoned T,Transition,
upon the adoption of City Plan in March of 1997. Ordinance No.90,2001,was unanimously
adopted on First Reading on May 1, 2001.
15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 93, 2001. Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and
Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations for the Local and Regional Transportation
Demand Management Programs the Regional Vanpool Program and Transportation Planning
The$91,000 is unspent 2000 Regional TDM program funds. In April 2001,the North Front
Range Transportation and Air Quality Planning Council approved expenditures of these
funds on SMARTTrips marketing and business outreach activities,the purchase of a van for
the VanGO program, and support of MPO administrative expenses.
The$16,529 CMAQ funds will be used to pay for accounting support of the 12 City CMAQ
projects — TDM, air quality, and alternative fuel activities. The funding for the CMAQ
projects is through a contract with the Colorado Department of Transportation, and the
funding for these projects was approved by Council at its February 20, 2001 meeting.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 94, 2001, Desi ng atinf the Nix Farm 1745 Hoffman Mill
Road, as a Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
The owner of the property, the City of Fort Collins, is initiating this request for local
landmark designation for the Nix Farm. The property contains two residences,a ramp barn,
and an equipment/animal shed. These buildings and structures have architectural
significance to Fort Collins, as excellent examples of both Craftsman and vernacular,farm-
related architecture. The ramp barn in particular is highly significant as a rare example of
this specialized barn construction technique. Additionally,the Nix Farm buildings and site
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have historical significance to Fort Collins, for their representation of and association with
the agricultural development of Fort Collins.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 2001,Authorizing the Conveyance of a Non-Exclusive
Utility Easement to OWest Corporation and Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Conservation Trust Fund Trail Acquisition and Development Project
The Poudre River Trail west of Shields Street is located on land owned by the City of Fort
Collins for the trail. QWest will be crossing perpendicular to the trail with a new
telecommunication line. The new line will be bored under the trail.
18. Resolution 2001-70 Adopting the Recommendation of the Cultural Resources Board
Regarding Fort Fund Disbursements.
On November 30, 1998 revised guidelines for the Cultural Development and Programming
and Tourism accounts (Fort Fund) were adopted and approved through the City Manager's
office. The revised guidelines created a three-tiered funding system for organizations that
apply for grants from Fort Fund. Tier#1 was established as an annual programming fund for
organizations whose primary purpose is to present three or more public events annually.
These groups may apply for funding from Tier#1 each April. Tier#2 allows organizations
that are not eligible for Tier #1 support to apply for funding of events that are not fund-
raising in nature and do not generate more than $2,500 in proceeds after expenses. Tier#3
allows organizations that are not eligible for Tier#1 support to apply for funding of events
that generate more than $2,500 in proceeds after expenses and are fund-raising in nature.
Applications for support from Tier#2 and Tier#3 are accepted each January and June.
19. Resolution 2001-71 Approving the Preliminary Report of the Director of Community
Planning and Environmental Services for Harmony Half Acres Special Improvement District
No.92,Determining the Number of Annual Installments.the Interest Rate to Be Char ep d on
Unpaid Installments. the Property to Be Assessed for the Improvements. the Assessment
Method and the Date When the Council Will Hold a Hearing and Consider the Ordering by
Ordinance of the Proposed Improvements.
Property owners in the Harmony Half Acres Subdivision have petitioned the City to create
a Special Improvement District (SID) for street, lighting, drainage, and curb-and-gutter
improvements in their neighborhood.
Creation of an SID leads to a construction project in which the property owners are assessed
for the cost of constructing the improvements that benefit their neighborhood. The first steps
in creating this SID have already been taken. The property owners have submitted petitions
asking for creation of the district. Resolution 2001-14,approved by the Council on February
6, 2001, accepted the petitions and directed the Director of Community Planning and
Environmental Services to draw up plans and an estimate of the improvements.
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At the regular municipal election on April 3, 2001 a ballot-issue relating to the issuance of
bonds as a method of financing the improvements was submitted to the eligible electors in
the proposed District. The ballot-issue was approved by a vote of 18-4.
With the passage of the ballot issue, the petitioning property owners have asked to proceed
with formation of the District. The next step in creating a District is consideration of
Resolution 2001-71 adopting the plans, specifications, estimated cost, and the method of
assessment for the SID.
20. Routine Easements.
A. Easement for construction and maintenance of public utilities from Charles
Chiappinelli and Megan and Steven Schneebaum to install a pad transformer to
underground existing overhead electric system, located at 310 South Whitcomb.
Monetary consideration: $100. Staff: Patti Teraoka.
B. Drainage and utility easement dedication from Darrell Knudson,located in Pineview
PUD Phase I and II. Monetary consideration: $10. Staff: Helen Matson.
C. Deed of dedication for easement from Melody Homes, Inc., for a temporary
turnaround, located between Shields Street and College Avenue, south of Trilby
Road. Monetary consideration: $10. Staff: Sheri Wamhoff.
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21. Consent Calendar Follow-up.
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
22. Staff Reports.
23. Councilmember Reports.
Committees that have met since May 1 include:
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ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
24. Resolution 2001-72 Approving and Adopting the Transfort Service Plan as an Element of
the Transfort Strategic Operatiniz Plan.
The Transfort Strategic Plan is a plan for the development of transit services in the Fort
Collins urban growth area through 2010. Staff is asking City Council to adopt the Service
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Plan Element of the Transfort Strategic Plan as the city's guide to the implementation of
transit services over the next nine years. After City Council adopts the Service Plan element
of the Transfort Strategic Plan,staff and consultants will prepare an Operations Plan to assist
staff in the implementation of the new service designs. Any service changes made in the
Operations Plan, requiring new resources, will be addressed by Council during the budget
process(es).
25. First Reading of Ordinance No. 92, 2001. Amendin¢ the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain Property Known as the
Timberline Lane Rezoning.
The parcel consists of approximately .75± acres located south and adjacent to Timberline
Lane, and west and adjacent to Timberline Road. The site contains one mobile home with
a detached garage.
Staff has recommended approval on the basis that the request generally complies with the
comprehensive plan (City Plan); the City Structure Plan, an element of the City's
comprehensive plan;and,the Harmony Corridor Plan. Consistency with the comprehensive
plan is sufficient for approval of the request;however,the Planning and Zoning Board found
that the request does not meet all applicable criteria of Section 2.9.4 (H) of the Land Use
Code. The Board determined that the request is not warranted by changed conditions within
the neighborhood surrounding and including the subject property, and the proposed zone
change is not compatible with existing and proposed land uses. On May 1, this item was
postponed to this date and time at the request of the petitioner, J.D. Padilla.
26. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 91, 2001, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain Property Known as the
Ridgewood Hills Rezoning
The area consists of approximately 14 acres and 50+ parcels of land. The area is located
south and adjacent to Trilby Road and includes properties fronting upon Yuma Court,Yuma
Place and "Yuma Court" extended (private street). The area currently contains a mix of
single family detached homes,duplexes,townhomes,a daycare center and one undeveloped
lot. This area was inadvertently zoned RL in March of 1997 when the City was
comprehensively rezoned. This is a staff initiated request that is viewed as needed to correct
an oversight.
Staff and the Planning and Zoning Board have recommended approval on the basis that the
request complies with the comprehensive plan (City Plan) and the City Structure Plan, an
element of the City's comprehensive plan. The most significant issue,from a neighborhood
perspective,has been the impacts of LMN zoning upon the future development of the vacant
tract of land in the southeast comer of Trilby Road and Avondale Road. Ordinance No. 91,
2001, was adopted by a 6-1 vote on May 1, 2001.
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27. Pulled Consent Items.
28. Other Business.
29. Adjournment.
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