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OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
February 1, 2000
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
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
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consists of Item Numbers 7 through 14. 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 #22, 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 adoption of the Council meeting minutes of January 4, 2000 and the
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8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 8, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Transportation Services Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations to be Used for
the Design and Construction of the Timberline Road Bikeway Proiect.
The contract between the City and CDOT will allow work to proceed to prepare preliminary
design plans and final engineering documents, as well as complete construction of the
Timberline Road bikeway project. The scope of this project will include design and
construction of bikelanes along Timberline Road from Willow Springs Way/County Road
36 south to Trilby. Ordinance No. 8, 2000,was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
January 18, 2000.
9. Items Related to the Issuance of City of Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority
Subordinate Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2000.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 9, 2000, Authorizing the Issuance of City of Fort
Collins, Colorado, Downtown Development Authority Subordinate Tax Increment
Revenue Bonds,Series 2000A,Dated their Delivery Date,in the Aggregate Principal
Amount of$610,000 forthe Purpose of Financing Certain Capital Improvements and
Capital Projects; and Providing for the Pledge of Certain Incremental Ad Valorem
Tax Revenues to Pay the Principal of, Interest on and any Premium Due in
Connection with the Redemption of the Bonds.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 10,2000,Appropriating Proceeds from the Issuance
of City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Downtown Development Authority Taxable
Subordinate Tax Increment Revenue Bonds,Series 2000,for the Purpose of Making
Certain Capital Improvements in the Downtown Area of Fort Collins and
Appropriating Expenditures from the DDA Debt Service Fund to Make the 2000
Payment on the Bonds.
The City of Fort Collins created the Downtown Development Authority to make desired
improvements in the downtown area. Through tax increment financing,the DDA has made
significant contributions to the redevelopment and improvement of the downtown area. The
two items below,Ordinance No. 9,2000 and Ordinance No 10,2000 provide funding from
future tax increment in the DDA Debt Service Fund to make additional improvements in the
downtown area. The first Ordinance issues short term bonds for the projects which will be
paid from the tax increment revenue The second Ordinance appropriates the proceeds in to
the Capital Projects Fund for the various projects.
10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 11,2000,Designating the E.P.Montgomery House,Garage
and Shed, 321-323 East Laurel Street, as a Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the
Code of the City of Fort Collins.
At a public hearing held on January 26, 2000, the Landmark Preservation Commission
unanimously recommended designation of this property as a local landmark for its
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architectural importance to Fort Collins. The designation hearing will be held on the evening
of January 26, 2000, after the deadline to submit Council's packet to the printer. The
Commission's final vote on this designation will be available in Council's read-before
packet. The property owner is initiating this designation, and there has been no opposition
of any kind to the designation of this property as a local landmark.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 12, 2000, Designating the Properties at 1600, 1601, 1604,
1605, 1608, 1609, 1612, 1613, 1617, 1645 and 1700 Sheely Drive, Fort Collins. Colorado,
as a Historic Landmark District Pursuant to Chanter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins.
This designation is being processed as a non-consensual designation, as the owners of two
of the eleven properties within the proposed district have not yet signed the designation
agreement. To date,no opposition of any kind has been received to the designation of these
properties.The non-consenting owners'opinions toward designation appear to be completely
neutral, and despite repeated contacts, they have not expressed any sentiment, either for or
against designation. A non-consensual designation requires two hearings before the
Landmark Preservation Commission. The Resolution Hearing was held on December 8,
1999. Because of an error in the notification process,the Commission's Designation Hearing
had to be postponed, and will now be held on the evening of January 26, 2000, after the
deadline to submit Council's packet to the printer. The Commission's final vote on the
designation will be available in Council's read-before packet.
12. Items Relating to County Regional Road Impact Fees.
A. Resolution 2000-24 Adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement Pertaining to a
Regional Road Impact Fee.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 13, 2000, Amending Chapter 7.5 of the City Code
by the Addition of a New Article V Pertaining to the Imposition of Certain Regional
Capital Improvement Expansion Fees.
In November 1998, Latimer County Commissioners approved new Development Impact
Fees that will apply to new construction in the County. These fees included a regional road
fee and a regional park fee. Larimer County has asked the City to consider implementing a
regional road fee for development within the City limits. The fee would be implemented in
addition to existing City and School District fees. As funds accumulate from the collection
of fees in both the City and the County,the two governments will work together to determine
how and when those funds will be expended to improve the five regional roads. The County
may also ask the City to consider adopting the regional park fees at a future date, but
currently has no specific plans for bringing this fee for City consideration.
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13. Items Related to the Community Horticulture Center.
A. Resolution 2000-25 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Colorado
State University Research Foundation and the Colorado State Board of Agriculture
Regarding the Community Horticulture Center,Plant Environmental Research Center
and Annual Flower Trial Gardens.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 14, 2000, Authorizing the Conveyance of High
School Park to Colorado State University Research Foundation In Exchange for the
18 Acre Community Horticulture Center Site.
Since May 1998,City Council has,on three occasions,studied and considered possible sites
for the Community Horticulture Center. The result has been a narrowing of preference by
Council for the CSURF site. Most recently, in March 1999,the City Council directed staff
to prepare the legal documents to complete a land exchange deal with Colorado State
University Research Foundation(CSURF)to secure a site for the Community Horticulture
Center. This item completes the transaction by approving an ordinance for transfer of the
High School Park site to CSURF in exchange for the CSURF site.
14. Items Relating to the Lease of the McKee and Longview Farm Open Space Properties.
A. Resolution 2000-26 Authorizing a Nine-Month Lease of the McKee Property and
Longview Farm to Harold Sauer for Dryland Farming and Grazing.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 15,2000,Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into
Long-Term Leases of the McKee Property and Longview Farm with Harold Sauer
for Dryland Farming and Grazing.
The Natural Resources Department purchased the McKee property in 1997 for open space
and the Natural Areas Program is responsible for managing this property. This open space
has yet to be officially named. The property is approximately 970 acres, with 840 acres of
dryland farm and 130 acres of pasture.The original farm tenant terminated the farming lease
about six months ago, stating that it was no longer economical to farm the property. The
terms of this lease will hopefully make it economical for Mr. Sauer to farm and maintain this
property. The City will not receive any revenue from the lease and will help pay for weed
and pest control on the dryland farm. The City agrees to pay approximately $15,000 to
eradicate existing weeds and to pay approximately $3,500 annually for one-third of the cost
of weed control on the dryland farm. The City will also pay one-third of the cost of pest
control needed on the dryland farm,which is not usually needed annually. The tenant shall
pay for all costs associated with the 130 acres of pasture land in exchange for the use of the
pasture land to graze cattle. The tenant shall be responsible for all costs including fertilizer,
weed control, insect control, and fencing.
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15. Consent Calendar Follow-uo.
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
16. Staff Reports.
17. Councilmember Reports.
Committees that have met since January 18 include:
Finance Committee
Health and Safety Committee
Legislative Review Committee
ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
18. Resolution 2000-27 Makin Fg indings of Fact and Conclusions Regardingthe he Appeal of a
Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board Relating to the Maxi-Stuff Storage Request for
Modification of Standards.
On December 14, 1999, a Notice of Appeal of the November 18, 1999 decision of the
Planning and Zoning Board to deny the Modification of Standards in Section 4.23(E)(2)(b)
and Section 4.23(E)(3)(a)2 of the Land Use Code for the Maxi-Stuff Storage, 1640 Riverside
Avenue was filed by the Appellants Tom Smith and Clayton Schwerin.
On January 18,2000,City Council voted to overturn the decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board. In order to complete the record regarding this appeal, the Council should adopt a
Resolution making findings of fact and finalizing its decision on the appeal.
19. Consideration of the Appeal of the December 16, 1999, Determination of the Planning and
Zoning Board to Deny a Major Amendment to the South Glen PUD, Second Filing- Final.
Consisting of a Request to Eliminate the Existing Swimming Pool and Bath House Facility
at the east end of the 40 Dwelling Unit Multi-Family Residential Development.
On December 16, 1999,the Planning and Zoning Board denied a Major Amendment to the
South Glen PUD, Second Filing - Final, consisting of a request to eliminate the existing
swimming pool and bath house facility at the east end of the 40 dwelling unit multi-family
residential development.
The property is zoned LMN—Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood (as of the effective
date of March 28, 1997 for the new Land Use Code).The property is located on the west side
of Albion Way, east of Manhattan Avenue, west of the New Mercer Canal and Burlington
Northern Railroad tracks, and approximately ''/z mile south of West Horsetooth Road.
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20. First Reading of Ordinance No. 16, 2000 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves.
Funds were appropriated in 1999 by City Council for specific purposes as described below,
but not spent. The unspent funds were added to fund reserves at the end of 1999.
Appropriations were typically not spent because:
• There was not sufficient time to complete bidding in 1999 and thus there was no
known vendor or binding contract to encumber the funds for expenditure in 2000.
• The project for which the funds were originally appropriated could not be completed
during 1999 and,therefore,appropriation of those funds is necessary for completion
of the project in 2000.
This ordinance reappropriates approximately$9.2 million of 1999 monies for the same uses
or purposes in 2000 as originally approved by Council in 1999. Of the total, the amount
requested by the utilities amounts to slightly over$3.7 million to be used for purposes such
as the Harmony Substation expansion, Light and Power undergrounding projects, and for
Art-in-Public Places projects that were delayed or are multi-year projects. Over.$2.0 million
is requested for reappropriation by the Open Lands Fund for several anticipated acquisitions
that did not close during 1999 but are anticipated to close in 2000. Of the General Fund
request,$853,000 is for lease purchase payments and other expenditures associated with the
J. D. Edwards Financial System.
21. Resolution 2000-28 Making Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions.
A vacancy currently exists on the Air Quality Advisory Board due to the resignation of Dave
Gallup. Applications were solicited and interviews were conducted by Councilmembers
Mason and Weitkunat. The Council interview team is asking for a vote of the entire Council
to decide between two candidates to fill the vacancy. The two applicants being
recommended are Linda Stanley and Ken Moore. The term will begin immediately and is
set to expire on June 30, 2004.
A vacancy also currently exists on the Transportation Board due to the resignation of Mark
Egeland. Councilmembers Kastein and Byrne reviewed the applications on file and are
recommending Tom Kramer to fill the vacancy with a term to being immediately and set to
expire on June 30, 2002.
Two vacancies currently exist on the Youth Advisory Board due to the removal of members
Ashlan Warsteane and Bill Leary for lack of attendance. Councilmembers Martinez and
Kastein reviewed the applications on file and are recommending Harry McCrystal and Ana
Rocca to fill the vacancies with terms to begin immediately and set to expire respectively
on June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2002.
22. Pulled Consent Items.
23. Other Business.
24. Adiournment.
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