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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
June 15, 1999
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 24. 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 #30, 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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Consideration and approval of the regular meeting minutes of May 4 and May 18, 1999.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 91, 1999, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
General Fund for Police Seizure Activity.
State statutes specify that the proceeds from seizures be used for law enforcement purposes,
and require that the governing body (City Council) of the seizing agency (Police Services)
appropriate these proceeds to supplement the seizing agency's budget or forfeit the proceeds
to the general fund of the State of Colorado. Ordinance No. 91, 1999, was unanimously
adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No.92, 1999,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Street
Oversizing Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Funds for the
Purpose of Constructing Improvements at the Horsetooth Road and Mason Street
Intersection.
Ordinance No. 92, 1999,which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999,
appropriates funds into the Minor Streets Capital Project fund to construct arterial roadway
improvements for the right turn lane project at Horsetooth Road and Mason Street.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 93, 1999,Amending Section 20-25 of the City Code by
Exempting the City from Liability for any Noise Emanating From any Public Right-of-Wa.
The City's noise ordinance does not presently exempt noise emanating from City streets.
Because it is impossible for the City to control that noise,and the City Code makes property
owners liable for noise coming from their premises. Ordinance No. 93, 1999, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999,amends the Code to exempt the City
from any liability for noise emanating from City streets.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 94, 1999, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Ouit Claim
Deed to Walter Edward Sperry and Leona Veronica Kelley to Clarify Ownership of a Tract
of Land(.246 Acres) at Overland Trail Park.
Ordinance No.94, 1999,which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999,
authorizes the City to convey a Quit Claim Deed to Walter Edward Sperry and Leona
Veronica Kelley.
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12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 1999, Amending Sections 29-13 and 29-14 of the
Transitional Land Use Regulations Pertaininl* to Construction. Maintenance and Repair
Guarantees and Security Requirements for Developers.
Ordinance No. 95, 1999, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999,
making amendments to Sections 29-13 and 29-14 of the Transitional Land Use Regulations
to match similar proposed changes in the "Spring 1999" revisions to the Land Use Code.
13. Items Relating to the City's Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1999,Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Program Years in the
Community Development Block Grant Fund.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 97, 1999,Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
and Authorizing the Transfer ofAppropriations Between Program Years in the Home
Investment Partnerships Fund.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment
Partnerships(HOME)Program provide Federal funds from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development(HUD)to the City of Fort Collins which can be allocated to housing and
community development related programs and projects,thereby,reducing the demand on the
City's General Fund Budget to address such needs. Ordinance No. 96, 1999 and Ordinance
No. 97, 1999, were both unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999.
14. Items Related to Amending the Land Use Code.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 98, 1999,Amending the Harmony Corridor Plan
and the Design Standards and Guidelines.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 99, 1999, Making Various Amendments to the
City of Fort Collins Land Use Code.
Staff has identified 20 Code amendments for consideration at this time. In addition to the
LUC amendments, amendments to the Harmony Corridor Plan and Harmony Corridor
Design Standards and Guidelines are recommended to address the issue of convention and
conference centers in the Harmony Corridor. Ordinance No. 98, 1999, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999,amends the Harmony Corridor Plan
and the Design Standards and Guidelines. Ordinance No. 99, 1999, which was also
unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999, amends the Land Use Code.
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15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 100, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for Facade Restoration of 328 Remington Street, the Historic 1904 First
Baptist Church.
This request is for appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of$324,205 for the
restoration of 328 Remington Street (the historic 1904 First Baptist Church) which will
become the "Old Town School for Film, Theatre and Dance."
The City of Fort Collins has been awarded a State Historical Fund grant in 1999 by the
Colorado Historical Society. The purpose of the grant is to restore 328 Remington Street in
Fort Collins.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 101, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriated Amounts Between Accounts and
Projects for Rehabilitation of the Nelson Milk House.
This request is for appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of$13,400 for the
rehabilitation of 1035 East Swallow, the Nelson Milk House in Spencer Park.
The City of Fort Collins has been awarded a State Historical Fund grant in 1999 by the
Colorado Historical Society. The purpose of the grant is to rehabilitate 1035 East Swallow,
the Nelson Milk House in Spencer Park.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No 102 1999 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves for Equipment
Replacement.
In 1992, it became apparent that not all future equipment replacement needs were being
planned for by the departments and that future revenue to replenish the Equipment Reserve
would not meet the demands for replacement. An Equipment Replacement Task Team was
formed to analyze these issues and to make a recommendation for replacement of equipment.
After considerable input from all the affected interests,a policy for equipment replacement
and the purchase of future equipment was recommended and approved by the Executive
Lead Team.
In 1993 existing lease purchase funding totaling $1.2 million was identified as funding for
this policy. As each existing lease obligation expires, those funds are redistributed to
departments until the final amount is distributed in 2002. The distribution was based on the
percentage of the operating departments average usage from actual 1987 though their
projected 1997 replacement needs. Unspent equipment monies become a part of each
department's reserve for equipment replacement. Departments can also designate any
savings they may have from operations for equipment replacement.
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18. Items Ratifying the Actions of the Water. Wastewater, and Stormwater Utility Enterprise
Boards.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 1999, Ratifying Appropriations of Bond
Proceeds in the Water Fund.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 1999, Ratifying Appropriations of Bond
Proceeds in the Wastewater Fund.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 1999, Ratifying Appropriations of Bond
Proceeds in the Storm Drainage Fund.
The passage of Amendment 1 (the TABOR Amendment) by the Colorado voters in 1992,
required the City to form enterprises in order for its utilities to be able to issue municipal
bonds without an election. Since that time, all utility bonds have been issued by the
appropriate utility enterprise.
Prior to 1999, the appropriation of all amounts relating to each bond issue was included in
each bond ordinance. However, the City Charter grants only the Council the power to
appropriate funds. Therefore,this action by the Council is recommended in order to ensure
that bond proceeds for the utilities have been properly appropriated. The accompanying
ordinances ratify the previous actions of the Utility Enterprise Boards with regard to
appropriations relating to all water,wastewater,and stormwater utility bonds issued between
1993 and 1998.
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 106, 1999, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Deed
Granting a Public Access Easement to Fetco II. LLC.
This Ordinance authorizes the Mayor to sign a deed granting to Fetco II, LLC an easement
on Tract E, Shenandoah P.U.D., First Filing. The public access easement will allow the
Fossil Creek Nursery PUD to have vehicular access off of Strasburg Drive. This access is
desirable as the access point for this property is currently off of U.S. Highway 287(College
Avenue) and the access point is subject to being modified to limit turning movements or
closure by the State Highway Department. At the time of approval of Fossil Creek Nursery
P.U.D. by the Planning and Zoning Board, it was intended that the development would
provide vehicular access to the internal street system within Shenandoah P.U.D. once that
system was built. An emergency access easement was provided by that development,but a
public access easement is desired to clarify the use of the access point.
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20. Items Relating to the Construction of a Traffic Sianal at the Intersection of County Road 32
and Timberline Road Utilizing Federal STU Funds.
A. Resolution 99-72 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado
Department of Transportation Providing for the Construction of Traffic Signals and
Improvements at the Intersection of County Road 32 and Timberline Road.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 1999,Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in
the Transportation Services Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations
from the Street Oversizing Fund to the Transportation Services Fund for the
Construction of Traffic Signals and Improvements at the Intersection of County Road
32 and Timberline Road.
The City of Fort Collins successfully applied for Federal Highway STU funds for the
construction of a needed traffic signal at the intersection of County Road 32 and Timberline
Road. The project also entails adding left turn lanes at the intersection to improve the
efficiency of the intersection. Construction of the traffic signal is scheduled for the Fall of
1999.
21. Items Relating to the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan and the Master Street Plan.
A. Resolution 99-73 Adopting Revisions to the Master Street Plan.
B. Resolution 99-74 Amending the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan.
Master Street Plan Revisions
The Master Street Plan is a map-based plan identifying the major transportation network
within the Urban Growth Area. The Plan was developed using the City Structure Plan as the
basic urban form projected to the year 2015. The Structure Plan projects density, transit
service,activity centers,and mixed-use corridors. This information is used to predict travel
behavior and the demand for transportation infrastructure. The Master Street Plan is the map
of that infrastructure.
A recent staff assessment determined that certain changes should be made to the street
network within the southeast area of the City. In reviewing several new development
projects and corresponding traffic impacts, and responding to more specific conditions,the
proposed changes will improve circulation, safety, and avoid impacts on existing natural
resources. The revisions include changes to the street classification between collector and
connector streets, and alignment. No changes are recommended to arterial streets.
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22. Resolution 99-75 Authorizing the Mavor to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Larimer County for the Provision of Social and Human Services for the Second Half of 1999.
This Resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Larimer County for the purpose of providing social and human services to the City of Fort
Collins for the second half of 1999. The Resolution also allocates approximately one-half
of the funds from the 1999 budget for these purposes. Since 1981,the City has contracted
with Latimer County to allocate and to administer the distribution of human services funds
via the Human Resource Grant Program administered by the County. Due to changes in the
process of administering these grants,the funding allocations will be made each six months,
rather than on an annual basis,as in the past. The provisions of this Agreement are outlined
in the contract.
The recommended allocation of the funds among the human service agencies participating
in the Human Resource Grant Program is developed by Larimer County's Human Resource
Committee. With the passage of this Resolution,City Council will approve these allocations
to the various service providers.
23. Resolution 99-77 Making Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions.
Vacancies currently exist on various boards and commissions due to resignations of board
members and the expiration of terms of members of boards and commissions. Applications
were solicited during March and April. Council received copies of the applications and
Council teams interviewed applicants during May and June.
This Resolution makes 54 appointments to 20 boards and commissions. Names of those
individuals recommended for appointment by each Council interview team have been
inserted in the Resolution.
Interviews are being held for several boards during late June. Appointments are tentatively
scheduled for the July 6 meeting for the following boards and commissions:
Air Quality Advisory Board
Art in Public Places Board
Golf Board
Planning and Zoning Board
Transportation Board
Readvertising will be taking place for one vacancy to be filled on the Zoning Board of
Appeals. This recommendation will be scheduled for later this summer.
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24. Routine Deeds and Easements.
A. Easement from Larry L. and Beth Ann Howell to install a pad mount transformer to
underground existing overhead electric services, located at 814-816 South College.
Monetary consideration: $504.
B. Easement from LPJ Limited Partnership Association, to install a pad mount
transformer, located at 345 East Mountain. Monetary consideration: $10.
C. Easement from Philippe and Vesna Lindheimer, to underground existing overhead
electric services, located at 1320 West Magnolia. Monetary consideration: $10.
D. Storm Drainage Easement from Hewlett-Packard Company, located south of
Harmony Road and east of County Road 9. Monetary consideration: $10.
E. Right-of-Way dedication from Hewlett-Packard Company,located south of Harmony
Toad and east of County Road 9. Monetary consideration: $0. (See Map#5)
***END CONSENT`**
25. Consent Calendar Follow-up.
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
26. Staff Reports.
27. Councilmember Reports.
Committees that have met since June 1 include:
Growth Management Committee
Legislative Review Committee
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Poudre School District Liaison Committee
ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
28. Items Relatine to Master Street Plan Amendments.
A. Resolution 99-77 Amending the Master Street Plan So as to Establish a New
Designation of "Enhanced Major Arterial Street" for the Possible Relocation of
Colorado Highway 14 and Identifying a Future Major Thoroughfare along a Portion
of East Vine Drive.
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In addition, the classification of the old alignment of Vine Drive from Lemay Avenue to
Redwood Street would be changed to a local street and the classification of the old Vine
Drive from Redwood to College Avenue would be changed to a minor arterial.
This action establishes a category of streets known as"enhanced major arterial streets,"with
a right-of-way width requirement up to two hundred fifty one(251)feet. It will also amend
the Master Street plan to show the proposed Modified Vine Alternative as a future enhanced
major arterial street in order to accommodate the possible relocation of Colorado Highway
14.
This action also directs the City Manager to negotiate with Larimer County on a proposed
intergovernmental agreement between the County and the City which would require new
development in the County to accommodate the streets and transportation facilities shown
on the Master Street Plan.
Finally, the resolution directs the City Manager to continue planning, design, right-of-way
acquisition and other work to allow the construction of an alternative truck route and/or the
relocation of Colorado Highway 14 along the Modified Vine Alternative route,to the extent
that funding for such activities is appropriated by the City Council.
This action does not relocate Colorado Highway 14.
B. Resolution 99-78 Amending the Structure Plan Map and the Mountain Vista Area
Sub Area Plan Regarding the Establishment of an Enhanced Major Arterial Street
along the Portion of East Vine Drive.
This action updates these documents to reflect the changes made in the previous resolution.
29. Resolution 99-80 Authorizingth e City to Participate in the Funding and Development of an
Aviation Memorial at East Mulberry Street and Timberline Road.
The Longs Peak Chapter of the Air Force Association, an association of retired Air Force
servicemen and women, represented by Edmund L. Robert,has proposed to the City a plan
to develop an aviation memorial to be located on the northeast corner of the intersection of
East Mulberry and Timberline Road. Various members of City staff have met with Mr.
Roberts over the past year to gain a better understanding of his proposal and to determine the
City's involvement in this project, if any, and associated costs.
The Air Force Association will supply and help maintain the aircraft and expects to secure
volunteer labor to help with construction of the memorial. Staff understands project costs
over the City's$35,000 contribution will be raised by and the responsibility of the Air Force
Association. The memorial will be located on property owned by the State of Colorado(the
state has indicated a revocable permit will be issued for the memorial),and outside the City
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limits. The aircraft will be dedicated to the City, and the City will bear any liability risk
associated with owning this type of facility. The design of the project should prevent access
to the aircraft by the public, as it will be over 10 feet off the ground.
30. Pulled Consent Items.
31. Other Business.
32. Adiournment.
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