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AGENDA
OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
May 18, 1999
Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m
A. Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of May 16-22, 1999 as"Emergency Medical Services
Week".
B. Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May as"Better Speech and Hearing Month".
C. Presentation of a Proclamation to City Council by Representatives of the Greeley
Independence Stampede Proclaiming June 23 - July 4, 1999, as "Fort Collins Day at the
Greeley Stampede."
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 forthe 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 29. 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 #37, 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 minutes of the adjourned meeting of April 20 1999 and
the regular meeting minutes of April 20, 1999.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 71, 1999 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Capital Projects Fund to Be Used for the Gateway Mountain Park Access Road Project
Gateway Mountain Park is a 400-acre site located five miles up the Poudre Canyon. The site
is owned by the City of Fort Collins and was previously the City's Water Treatment Plant.
The City Council has provided direction to make this property accessible to the public.
Ordinance No.71, 1999,which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 4, 1999,
appropriates additional funds from the Colorado Department of Transportation for the
Gateway Mountain Park Access Road Project.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 72, 1999,Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of Property
at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to Lon Carlson for the Construction of an
Aircraft Hangar.
The Airport Manager has negotiated a twenty-five year lease of property with Lon Carlson,
for the construction of an aircraft hangar. Lon Carlson will construct a hangar that will
provide at least 2,000 square feet of aircraft storage space. At the expiration of the lease,the
improvements revert to the ownership of the Cities. Ordinance No. 72, 1999, was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 4, 1999.
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10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 73, 1999,Authorizing the Lona-Term Lease of Property
at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal AiMort to Donald R Eller for the Construction of
an Aircraft Hangar.
The Airport Manager has negotiated a twenty-five year lease of property with Donald R.
Eller,for the construction of an aircraft hangar. Donald R. Eller will construct a hangar that
will provide at least 2,500 square feet of aircraft storage space. At the expiration of the lease,
the improvements revert to the ownership of the Cities. Ordinance No. 73, 1999, was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 4, 1999.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 74, 1999,Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of Property
at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to James Grubbs for the Construction of an
Aircraft Hangar.
The Airport Manager has negotiated a twenty-five year lease of property with James Grubbs,
for the construction of an aircraft hangar. James Grubbs will construct a hangar that will
provide at least 2,000 square feet of aircraft storage space. At the expiration of the lease,the
improvements revert to the ownership of the Cities. Ordinance No. 74, 1999, was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 4, 1999.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 75, 1999,Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of Property
at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Aimort to Mike S.Hoffman for the Construction of
an Aircraft Hangar. (Hanger Site Al
The Airport Manager has negotiated a twenty-five year lease of property with Mike S.
Hoffman, for the construction of an aircraft hangar. Mike S. Hoffinan will construct a
hangar that will provide at least 2,500 square feet of aircraft storage space. At the expiration
of the lease, the improvements revert to the ownership of the Cities. Ordinance No. 75,
1999, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 4, 1999.
13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 76, 1999,Authorizing the Long-Tenn Lease of Property
at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to Mike S.Hoffman for the Construction of
an Aircraft Hangar. (Hanger Site B)
The Airport Manager has negotiated a twenty-five year lease of property with Mike S.
Hoffman, for the construction of an aircraft hangar. Mike S. Hoffman will construct a
hangar that will provide at least 2,500 square feet of aircraft storage space. At the expiration
of the lease, the improvements revert to the ownership of the Cities. Ordinance No. 76,
1999, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 4, 1999.
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14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 77, 1999,Authorizing the Lone-Term Lease of Property
at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to David F.Klink for the Construction of an
Aircraft Hangar.
The Airport Manager has negotiated a twenty-five year lease of property with David F.
Klink,for the construction of an aircraft hangar. David F.Klink will construct a hangar that
will provide at least 2,000 square feet of aircraft storage space. At the expiration of the lease,
the improvements revert to the ownership of the Cities. Ordinance No. 77, 1999, was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 4, 1999.
15. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 78, 1999,Amending the Zoning Man of the City of Fort
Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for That Certain Property Known as the
Mountain Vista Subarea Plan Rezoning.
On March 16, 1999 City Council adopted the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan, as an element
of City Plan, including the following key Plan components: Vision and Goals, Framework
Plan, Transportation, and Principles and Policies. In addition, certain implementation
recommendations were adopted at this Hearing including an amendment to the City Structure
Plan Map,Master Street Plan Map,and Parks and Recreation Policy Plan Map. Rezoning
of the subarea was deferred until May to allow for notification of affected property owners.
Ordinance No. 78, 1999, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 4, 1999.
16. Second Reading Ordinance No. 79, 1999, Amending Ordinance No. 95, 1992, to Include
Those Portions of the Street Railway Car Barn/Trollev Barn not Currently Designated in the
Historic Landmark Designation Pursuant to Chanter 14 of the City Code
The main section of the Street Railway Car Barn and a portion of the South Addition were
designated as a Local Landmark by Ordinance No.95, 1992;however,approximately three-
quarters of this addition was situated on land then owned by the railroad,and therefore was
not included in the designation. Since that time the City has purchased this land. Ordinance
No. 79, 1999,was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 4, t999 to include those
portions of the street railway car barn that had not be designated.
Also, a second addition, located on the north side of the Car Barn, was intended to be
included in the original designation. Staff has since discovered that there is a question as to
whether the legal description accompanying the original designation included this portion
of the building. Facilities Services is therefore requesting that this North Addition be
included in the amended designation, to reconcile the legal description to that intended.
17. Emergency Ordinance No. 80, 1999, Al2pronriating Bond Proceeds in the Water Fund
On May 4, 1999,the Council, sitting as the Board of the Enterprise, approved the proposed
bond issue on second reading. However, Enterprise the Ordinance as adopted on first
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reading had not been published as required by the City Charter and Code. The Colorado
Water Resources and Power Development Authority is scheduled to close the final
transaction on May 20, 1999. There are several other municipalities involved in the
Authority's transaction and the City would have to drop out of the transaction if the
Enterprise Ordinance is not adopted by the Enterprise Board. Therefore, the Enterprise
Ordinance is again being presented to the Enterprise Board, this time as an emergency
ordinance. This Emergency Ordinance No. 80, 1999, is recommended for passage by the
Council to appropriate the proceeds of the bonds. Time is of the essence with regard to this
Ordinance because of pending contracts that require immediate approval for the funding of
additional improvements related to the project. Approval by Council will avoid delays in the
timely completion of the project improvements.
18. First Reading of Ordinance No. 81, 1999,Appropriating Proceeds from the Issuance of City
of Fort Collins. Colorado, Stormwater Utility Entemrise, Storm Drainage Revenue Bonds
Series 1999, Dated June 1, 1999, in the Aggregate Principal Amount of$20 060 000 and
Appropriating Unanticipated Revenues in the Storm Drainage Fund for Bond Debt Service
The Board ofthe Stormwater Utility Enterprise will be considering an Ordinance later during
tonight's Council Meeting to consider the issuance of City of Fort Collins, Colorado,
Stormwater Utility Enterprise, Storm Drainage Revenue Bonds, Series 1999,Dated June 1,
1999, in the Aggregate Principal Amount of$20,060,000. Authorizing the issuance of the
bonds and appropriating the proceeds are both necessary to complete the bond transaction.
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 82, 1999, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Ouit Claim
Deed Dedicating to the Colorado Department of Transportation Certain Portions of the
Access Rights-of-way on Harmony Road Adjacent to Harmony Technology Park First Filing,
This Ordinance will dedicate additional right-of-way to the Colorado Department of
Transportation for access right-of-way for future widening of the south side of State
Highway 68 (Harmony Road) from County Road 9 east to Cambridge Drive. This new
right-of-way is in addition to that dedicated with the Harmony Technology Park First Filing
Plat.
20. First Reading of Ordinance No. 83.1999,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General
Employees' Retirement Fund.
In 1998 General Employees Retirement Plan(the"GER Plan")members were asked to elect
whether they would like to transfer their defined benefit plan balance in the GER Plan to a
money purchase plan. Of 800 active GER Plan members, 368 elected to convert from the
GER Plan to the Money Purchase Plan. Employees hired in 1998 were not eligible to make
the election to convert because they had not been employed by the City for at least six
months. The General Employees Retirement Committee has now set up a conversion option
for the 72 employees hired in 1998.
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This Ordinance authorizes a $400,000 appropriation to accommodate separated vested
employees who have elected to take single sum payments from the GER Plan, thus
terminating their membership in the GER Plan. The Ordinance also authorizes a$250,000
appropriation for the employees hired in 1998 who have elected to convert their GER Plan
benefits to the ICMA Money Purchase Plan.
21. First Reading of Ordinance No. 84 1999 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 appropriates 1998 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 1998 appropriations for CDP and
visitor events, and revenue received for CDP in 1998 and 1999 for use in the specified
programs. The following information explains each of these funding sources.
Lodging tax revenue for 1998 was estimated to be$459,673,while the actual receipts totaled
$528,797. The 1999 budget appropriated the estimated 1998 receipts of$459,673. The
additional 1998 lodging tax receipts in the amount of$69,124 have not been appropriated.
In accordance with City Code Section 25-244, 75% of the total receipts are to be used for
the promotion of convention and visitor activities, and 25% for cultural development and
programming(CDP)activities. In accordance with the City's contract for services with the
Convention and Visitors Bureau(CVB)for 1996,the City's 1996 payment to CVB was set
at $250,000, with annual increases at a rate not to exceed the prevailing rate of inflation as
established by the Denver-Boulder Consumer Price Index.
22. First Reading of Ordinance No. 85, 1999, Authorizing Dedication of Certain Property for
Public Highway to Improve Access to the Larimer County Landfill.
Larimer County plans to construct a new access to the Landfill approximately 700 feet south
of the existing access. In conjunction with the project, additional right-of-way is needed to
accommodate safety improvements in the form of turn lanes and wider shoulders. Some of
the property included in the project(1.05 acres)is owned jointly by the City of Fort Collins,
City of Loveland and County of Larimer;therefore,approvals and signatures are required of
each municipality. While the dedication is not presently needed, it is necessary to clarify
future intended use of the land should the ownership of the adjoining land change.
23. First Readinc of Ordinance No. 86, 1999,Authorizing the Conveyance of a Non-Exclusive
Easement for a Sanitary Sewerline on Riverbend Ponds Natural Area to the Boxelder
Sanitation District.
Countryside Park Subdivision,which is located north of the Riverbend Ponds Natural Area,
was originally designed as a mobile home park and is one of the oldest areas served by the
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Boxelder Sanitation District. Consequently,the existing sewer lines were engineered with
some 45' angles that have the potential to cause service disruption to Countryside Park and
Mulberry Commercial Park users. The District is requesting a 20'easement(.0061 acres)on
Riverbend Ponds Natural Area for a sewerline extension that will tie into an existing 30'
sewerline to alleviate the problem. Natural Area staff has approved the project.
24. First Reading of Ordinance No. 87, 1999, Authorizing the City of Fort Collins to Grant a
Non-Exclusive Easement on Meadow Springs Ranch to Poudre Valley Rural Electric
Association.
The proposed easement will provide necessary electrical service to a cattle watering well in
the southwestern corner of the City-owned Meadow Springs Ranch and to a portion of the
neighboring Diehl Ranch. The proposed easement is 20 feet wide and approximately one
mile long (2.42 acres). The City and the Diehl ranch will cooperate on the development of
this power line if the easement is approved.
25. Resolution 99-55 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. These newly adopted 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.
26. Resolution 99-56 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for
the Johnson-Harmony Annexation.
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The property being considered for
annexation is approximately 63.265 acres in size and is located south of East Harmony Road
and east of Cambridge Avenue.The existing uses of the properties are agricultural in Larimer
County. The proposed zoning for this annexation is Harmony Corridor District(HC).
The proposed Resolution accepts the annexation petition, finds that the petition and
accompanying map are in substantial compliance with the Municipal Annexation Act, and
directs that the published notice required by State law be given of the Council's hearing to
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consider the needed annexation ordinance. The hearing will be held at the time of First
Reading of the annexation and zoning ordinances on July 6, 1999. Not less than thirty days
prior published notice is required by State law.
27. Resolution 99-57 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental Aereement with
the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Acting by and through the Pleasant
Valley Pipeline Water Activity EnteMrise and the City of Fort Collins Water Utility
Ente rise for Participation in the Pleasant Valley Pipeline Project.
The Pleasant Valley Pipeline (PVP) Project is included in the Water Treatment Facilities
Master Plan that was approved by City Council in June 1997. When constructed, the
pipeline will convey additional water from the Poudre River to the City's Water Treatment
Facility on West LaPorte Avenue. Additional pipeline capacity from the Poudre River will
increase the capability and reliability of delivering raw water to the Water Treatment
Facility.
The PVP project has been formulated as a regional project with the City of Fort Collins,City
of Greeley,and the three local Water Districts that comprise the Soldier Canyon Filter Plant,
as project participants. The Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District(NCWCD)has
formed the "PVP Enterprise" to design, construct, own, and operate the pipeline. This
Resolution will allow the City to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with NCWCD
to provide funding for this phase of the project and to address how the costs will be allocated
among the participants.
28. Resolution 99-58 Appointing a New City Representative to the Board of Trustees of the
Northern Colorado Community Housing Corporation dba Funding Partners for Housing
Solutions.
Councilmember Chuck Warner's term will expire on May 20, 1999 as the City's
representative to the Board of Trustees of Northern Colorado Community Housing
Corporation, dba Funding Partners for Housing Solutions. This Resolution reappoints
Councilmember Chuck Wanner as the City representative to that Board.
29. Routine Easements.
A. Deed of Easement from William R. Allison, to install an oval vault, located at 828
West Prospect. Monetary consideration: $60.
B. Deed of Easement from Larry and Debra Dunn,and Joe Ryk,to install an oval vault
to underground existing overhead electric services,located at 2045 West Mulberry.
Monetary consideration: $80.
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30. Consent Calendar Follow-up.
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
31. Staff Reports.
32. Councilmember Reports.
Committees that have met since May 4 include:
Growth Management Committee
Health and Safety Committee
ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
33. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 56, 1999, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Deed of
Conveyance for the Sale of a 3.726-Acre Parcel Near the Intersection of East Prospect and
Timberline Roads.
Ordinance No. 56, 1999, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 20,
1999,authorizes the Mayor to execute a deed conveying this property,subject to utility and
trail easements, and to execute such other related documents as needed to convey the
property to Anchor Development Corporation.
34. Resolution 99-59 Adooting Revisions to the Master Street Plan Regarding the Realignment
and Connection of Hiehcastle Drive with Fossil Creek Parkway Via Roma Valley Drive and
Mail Creek Lane.
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.
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35. Items Relating to Library Services.
A. Resolution 99-60 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Intergovernmental
Agreement with Larimer County for the Purpose of Providing Library Services to
Residents of Larimer County.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 88, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in
the General Fund for the Library Outreach Program.
Larimer County provides funds to six library service providers in the County. This year,the
County is paying $119,340 to the City for library services for County residents. Of this
amount,$29,835 will be used for the City's library outreach program,which provides library
services to the homebound,the economically disadvantaged and services remote bookdrops
throughout the community. The Resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into the
Agreement to provide library services to County residents and for outreach service. The
Ordinance appropriates$29,835 for outreach services. The remaining$89,505 goes into the
General Fund and represents an 8.7 percent decrease over the projected amount in the 1999
budget.
36. Items Related to the West Central Neighborhoods Plan Rezoning_s
A. Resolution 99-61 Amending the City Structure Plan Map,Map 3 of the West Central
Neighborhoods Plan Entitled "Land Use and Housing Densities Plan", and Map 4
of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan Entitled "Zoning District Plan" With
Regard to That Certain Property Located at 1125 South Shields Street.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 89, 1999, Amending the Land Use Code for the
Purpose of Implementing the West Central Neighborhoods Plan.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 90, 1999, Amending the Zoning Map
of the City of Fort Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for Those Certain
Properties Known as the West Central Neighborhoods Plan Subarea Rezoning.
The West Central Neighborhoods Plan was adopted by the City Council on March 16,
1999,as a subarea(neighborhood)plan for an"L"shaped area of approximately three square
miles located west, southwest, and south of the Colorado State University Main Campus.
The planning area's boundaries extend from Mulberry Street on the north to Drake Road on
the south,and from the Burlington Northem/Sante Fe Railroad tracks on the east to Taft Hill
Road on the west.
The West Central Neighborhoods Plan is organized in a manner similar to other subarea
plans adopted by the City. The Plan contains four chapters. Chapter 1 presents an
"Introduction." Chapter 2 presents the Plan's "Visioning and Goals." Chapter 3 presents
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"Policies and Plans." And Chapter 4 lists a series of"Implementation Actions." The issues
areas covered in the Plan include: (1) Land Use and Zoning, (2) Public and Private Sector
Services,(3)Parks and Open Lands,(4)Neighborhood Appearance and Design,(5)Housing,
(6) Transportation, and (7) Sense of Community.
37. Pulled Consent Items.
38. Other Business.
39. Adjournment.
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