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OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
April 2, 2002
Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m
A. Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of April as "Strategic Information Management
Month".
B. Proclamation Proclaiming April 7-15, 2002 as "Days of Remembrance".
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS BY GIRL SCOUT TROOP#303
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 #26, 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 March 5, 2002.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No 044 2002 Appropriating_Unanticipated Grant Revenue
in the Building Community Choices Community Park Improvements Project and Approving
Projects for the Building Community Choices Community Park Improvements Project.
The Building Community Choices - Community Park Improvement project is available to
fund improvements to existing community parks. Parks and Recreation staff has developed
management plans for the parks that include a prioritized list of improvements needed at
each park. Ordinance No. 044, 2002, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
March 19, 2002, appropriates funds to complete the projects which were identified as the
most important.
9. Postponement of Second Reading of Ordinance No. 045, 2002, Authorizing a Grant
Agreement with Colorado State Parks and Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Conservation Trust Fund Trail Acquisition and Development Project to April 16.
The City's Parks and Recreation Policy Plan identifies the extension of the Poudre River
Trail to Laporte as an important extension of the City's trail system. Efforts to build this trail
have been ongoing since 1985. Recent key right-of-way acquisitions enable the City to build
the trail in 2002-2003. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading
on March 19,2002,authorizes the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Colorado State
Parks and appropriate the $90,000 grant for this trail project.
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Park Planning and Development staff will review the project with the Natural Resources
Advisory Board on April 3, 2002. Second Reading of this item is being postponed to April
16, so the Natural Resources Advisory Board can further review the project and provide
Council with its recommendations for the project.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No 046 2002 Authorizing the Conveyance of a Non-
Exclusive Easement for Storm Drainage for Peak View Development Across Overland Trail
Park in Exchange for Conveyance of a .25 Acre Tract of Land.
Peak View Development is a residential development planned adjacent to a portion of the
north property line of Overland Trail Park. The development needs to convey stormwater
flows to a pond located on Park property. The pond serves as storage for stormwater flows
and irrigation water for the park. Ordinance No.046,2002,which was unanimously adopted
on First Reading on March 19,2002,authorizes the conveyance of the easement in exchange
for a .25 acre tract of land.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No 047 2002 Authorizing the Conveyance of Two Non-
exclusive Easements for Storm Drainage Across Westfield Park to the Pool of Dreams
Development, Ltd.
Pool of Dreams Development is located on the north edge of Westfield Park. Stormwater
flows from the Pool of Dreams Development cross a portion of the Park to reach the drainage
channel that runs through the Park. Ordinance No. 047, 2002, which was unanimously
adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2002, conveys the easements for storm drainage
across Westfield Park to the Pool of Dreams Development, Ltd.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No 048 2002 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund to be Returned to the Fort Collins Housing Authority to Fund Affordable
Housing Related Activities.
The Fort Collins Housing Authority (the "Authority") made a payment to the City from its
2001 budget for the sum of$13,334 as a"Payment in Lieu of Taxes" ("PILOT") for public
services and facilities. The Authority annually requests that the City refund the money"...to
again fund sorely needed affordable housing related activities, to attend the low-income
housing needs of Fort Collins residents." This Ordinance,which was unanimously adopted
on First Reading on March 19, 2002, returns the funds to the Housing Authority to be used
for affordable housing-related activities.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No 049 2002 Authorizing the Transfer of Existing
Appropriations Between Projects in the Storm Drainage Fund.
Staff is in the process of a comprehensive study to revise the City's Storm Drainage Basin
Master Plans for the various storm drainage basins. Problem identification and the
recommended plan of storm drainage improvements are expected to be completed by the end
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of 2002 with consideration by Council in 2003. This is an accelerated schedule since the
development of the 2002 Budget. The accelerated schedule will ensure that the information
is available on a timely basis for floodplain administration, financial planning, capital
projects administration, and development review.
In the 2002 Budget, Council approved appropriations of$605,000 for the Master Planning
Project. It has since been determined that an additional $300,000 is needed in 2002 in order
to complete the Master Plan revisions within the above timeframe.
Staff has identified existing appropriations which can be transferred to the Master Planning
Project for the purpose described above. The purpose for which the original appropriations
were needed does not currently exist. The transfer will have no effect on the projected 2002
ending balance of the Storm Drainage Fund.
14. First Reading of Ordinance No 050, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Downtown Development Authority Operations and Maintenance Fund for State Historic
Grant Work to be Performed on the Asmus Sijzns Building Located at 226 Pine Street.
The Downtown Development Authority received this grant to perform a Historic Structure
Assessment of the building located at 226 Pine Street. The assessment will detail the needs
and future potential of the building.
Harold Asmus conducted business for many years in this building. Following his death,his
family has requested the analysis, to preserve the building and understand future potential
within the current setting of downtown Fort Collins.
The grant will pay fees associated with the assessment to the selected architect, CCMK,
located in downtown Fort Collins.
15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 051, 2002,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Street
Oversizing Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Projects in the
Capital Projects Fund for the Construction of Improvements to Fossil Creek Parkway.
Fossil Creek Parkway is an important collector street in this southeast area of the City. The
portion of roadway from College Avenue to Mail Creek Lane was originally constructed with
the County development of Fossil Creek Estates. Recently the Huntington Hills development
completed the connection to Fossil Creek Parkway.
As part of the off-site impacts, the developers were required to increase the structural
strength of the existing county street with a planned overlay. Staff is taking advantage of the
planned construction to upgrade this section of roadway to City standards. New curbs and
gutters will be installed to provide edge protection for the asphalt pavement and to collect
roadway run-off. A sidewalk will be constructed on the north side and Fossil Creek Trail
will be constructed along the south side to accommodate pedestrian movements. The
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existing medians will be preserved and the roadway will be rebuilt and sized for both
automobile and bike lanes.
These improvements are desirable because of the new development in the area, including a
new City Park. In addition, these upgrades will provide facilities and increase safety for
students travelling to the existing Werner Elementary School.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No.052,2002,Amending Chapter 20 of the City Code Relating
to Assessment of Removal Costs.
If the City Code is not corrected, the City may be responsible for refunding differences in
administration costs.
A discrepancy was found in Section 20-44 of the City Code. In paragraph (a) it talks about
the administration cost not to exceed fifty (50) percent and in paragraph (b) it says the
administration costs are not to exceed twenty(20)percent. Both paragraphs should read fifty
(50) percent.
17. Items Relating to Seven Long-term Leases of Property at the Fort Collins-Loveland
Municipal Airport for the Construction of Aircraft Hangars.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 053, 2002, Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of
Property at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to Fred Triece, III, for the
Construction of an Aircraft Hangar.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 054, 2002, Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of
Property at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to Donald R. Eller (Lease
"C") for the Construction of an Aircraft Hangar.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 055, 2002, Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of
Property at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to Donald R. Eller (Lease
"D") for the Construction of an Aircraft Hangar.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 056, 2002, Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of
Property at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to Bob Ferrero for the
Construction of an Aircraft Hangar.
E. First Reading of Ordinance No. 057, 2002, Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of
Property at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to Owen Morgan for the
Construction of an Aircraft Hangar.
F. First Reading of Ordinance No. 058, 2002, Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of
Property at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to Bill Sheel for the
Construction of an Aircraft Hangar.
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G. First Reading of Ordinance No. 059, 2002, Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of
Property at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to Cole Smith for the
Construction of Aircraft Hangars.
The Airport Manager has negotiated the lease of property for the construction of several
aircraft hangars. The hangars will provide a combined total of at least 44,750 square feet of
aircraft storage space. At the expiration of the lease, the improvements revert to the
ownership of the Airport. The construction of the hangars will generate new revenue for the
Airport and help meet the aircraft storage needs of local aircraft owners.
18. First Reading of Ordinance No. 060, 2002, Authorizing the Acceptance of a Donation of
1.524 Acres of Land from Waterglen.LLC and Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Neighborhood Parkland Fund Waterglen Park Project.
The current Parks and Recreation Policy Plan,which was approved by the City Council with
the adoption of Resolution 96-146 in December 1996,recommends that neighborhood parks
be developed at a standard of 2.5 acres per 1,000 population. The service area for a park is
typically one square mile in size and bounded by arterial streets. The Waterglen
Development is located in the square mile bounded by I-25 on the east, Vine Drive on the
south, North Timberline Road on the west and Mountain Vista Drive on the north. The
Policy Plan and City Plan encourage the development of mini-parks as a component of the
City's neighborhood park system.
The Waterglen Development is located in the southeast corner of the square mile adjacent
to I-25 and Vine Drive. The development is bordered on the west and north by a large
irrigation canal.It is anticipated that additional residential development west and north of the
canal will generate the need for a larger neighborhood park. The plan would be to place the
larger park across the irrigation canal from the Waterglen Mini-Park and connect the two
with a pedestrian bridge.
19. Resolution 2002-032 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation and Zoning
Proceedings for the Fossil Lake Annexation No. 4.
The Fossil Lake Annexation No.4 consists of approximately 6.026 acres of privately owned
property otherwise known as the Fossil Lake PUD, 3rd Filing, being a re-plat of Tract B,
Fossil Lake P.U.D.,Second Filing in Larimer County. The recommended zoning is the LMN
—Low-Density Mixed Use Neighborhood. The property is located within the Fossil Creek
Reservoir Area Plan.
20. Routine Easements.
A. Easement deed of dedication for a permanent drainage easement, from Elizabeth
Street Housing Investors, located north of Elizabeth Street and west of City Park
Avenue. Monetary consideration: $10. Staff: Marc Virata.
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B. Deed of dedication for easement from U.S. Home Corporation, for a permanent
grading and drainage easement, located west of Shields Street and south of Bon
Homme Richard Drive. Monetary consideration: $10. Staff: Marc Virata.
C. Deed of dedication for easement from U.S. Home Corporation, for a permanent
grading and drainage easement, located west of Shields Street and south of Bon
Homme Richard Drive. Monetary consideration: $10. Staff: Marc Virata.
D. Deed of dedication for easement from U.S. Home Corporation, for a permanent
grading and drainage easement, located west of Shields Street and south of Bon
Homme Richard Drive. Monetary consideration: $10. Staff: Marc Virata.
E. Deed of dedication for easement from U.S. Home Corporation, for a permanent
pedestrian access,grading and drainage easement,located west of Shields Street and
south of Bon Homme Richard Drive. Monetary consideration: $10. Staff: Marc
Virata.
F. Easement for construction and maintenance of public utilities from St. John's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, to install a padmount transformer to underground
overhead electric system, located at 305 East Elizabeth. Monetary consideration:
$400. Staff: Patti Teraoka.
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21. Consent Calendar Follow-un.
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 March 19 include:
Finance Committee Health and Safety Committee
ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
24. Resolution 2002-033 Approving the Purchase of Animal Control Services from the Larimer
Humane Society for 2002 and 2003 as an Exception to the Competitive Purchasing Process.
The City of Fort Collins has contracted with the Larimer Humane Society for animal control
services for nearly 20 years. The contract requires the Latimer Humane Society to provide
a variety of specialized equipment and personnel necessary to provide animal control
services to the City of Fort Collins; to operate a shelter facility, to provide emergency
veterinary care;to dispose of dead animals;to respond to animal-related calls for service; to
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enforce City ordinances pertaining to animals;the administration of a pet licensing program
and to provide accurate quarterly reports to City staff. There is no other known organization,
entity or individual currently capable of performing these services.
The City of Fort Collins relies on the Larimer Humane Society to address animal-related
issues within the City limits and it remains dedicated to providing professional animal
control services to the City. Adoption of this Resolution will allow this contractual
relationship to continue.
25. Second Reading of Ordinance No.043,2002,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Sales
and Use Tax Fund for Transfer to the Capital Projects Fund-Harmony Road, Seneca Street
to the BNSF Railroad Crossing Project to be Used for Final Design, Right-of-Way
Acquisition and Initial Project Construction.
Arterial street improvements are planned for approximately one and one-half(1'/2) miles of
Harmony Road, from approximately 600 feet east of Seneca Street to the BNSF Railroad
crossing near Mason Street. Harmony Road will then be completely improved to a four-lane
arterial from College Avenue to Taft Hill Road, greatly improving capacity along this
important east-west arterial link. The project will include construction of intersection
improvements at Harmony and Shields.
Ordinance No. 043, 2002, which was adopted by a 6-1 vote on First Reading on March, 19,
2002, appropriates $750,000 to fund design, right-of-way acquisition, and other "pre-
construction" project costs. The word "preliminary" in the title of the Ordinance has been
changed to "final' to more accurately reflect the intent of the appropriation.
26. Pulled Consent Items.
27. Other Business.
28. Adjournment.
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