HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - SUMMARY AGENDA - 12/02/2008 - SUMMARY AGENDADoug Hutchinson, Mayor
Kelly Ohlson, District 5, Mayor Pro Tern
Ben Manvel, District 1
Lisa Poppaw, District 2
Diggs Brown, District 3
Wade Troxell, District 4
David Roy, District 6
Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Steve Roy, City Attorney
Wanda Krajicek, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING
December 2, 2008
A. Proclamation Declaring "Gratefulness" as the Character Focus for December 2008.
B. Proclamation Declaring December 10, 2008, as Human Rights Day.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (limited to 30 minutes)
Individuals who wish to make comments regarding items scheduled on the Consent Calendar or wish to
address the Council on items not specifically scheduled on the agenda must first be recognized by the Mayor
or Mayor Pro Tem. Before speaking, please sign in at the table in the back of the room. The timer will
buzz once when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. The timer will buzz again at the end
of the speaker's time. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. If there are more than 6 individuals who wish to
speak, the Mayor may reduce the time allowed for each individual.
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• Keep comments brief; if available, provide a written copy of statement to City Clerk
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
The Consent Calendar consists of Items 6 through 27. 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 ofthe 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 Item No. 39, Pulled Consent
Items. The Consent Calendar consists of:
• Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
• Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
• Those of no perceived controversy;
• Routine administrative actions.
6. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the September 16, October 7.October 21 and
November 18 Regular Meetings, the October 14 and November 12, 2008 Special Meetings
and the October 14 and October 28, 2008 Adjourned Meetings.
Second Readine of Ordinance No. 131, 2008, Appropriating Funds for the Harmony and
Ziegler Roads Improvements Project.
The Harmony Road and Ziegler Road improvements for the Front Range Village
Development Project are now complete, with the final pavement overlay completed this
spring on Harmony Road and completion of the roundabout at Horsetooth and Ziegler. The
financial closeout of the Project is underway. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First
Reading on October 21, 2008, reconciles the various funds that contributed to the Project and
appropriates additional amounts to cover unanticipated expenses in the Project.
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8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 136, 2008, Designating the Loomis -Jones House, 401
Smith Street, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chanter 14 of the Ci , Code.
Ordinance No. 136, 2008, unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 21, 2008,
designates the Loomis -Jones House, 401 Smith Street, as a Fort Collins Landmark. The
owners of the property, Ralph and Patricia Tvede, are initiating this request.
9. Second Readina of Ordinance No. 137, 2008, Designating the Ricketts Farm, 2300 West
Mulberry, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chanter 14 of the City Code.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 21, 2008, designates the
Ricketts Farm, 2300 West Mulberry, as a Fort Collins Landmark. The owners of the
property, Richard and Teresa Ricketts, are initiating this request.
10. Items Pertaining to the Annexation and Zoning of the Eagle View Natural Area.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 138, 2008, Annexing Property Known as the
Eagle View Natural Area First Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
B. Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 139, 2008 Amending the Zoning Map
of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included
in the Eagle View Natural Area First Annexation to the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado.
C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 140, 2008, Annexing Property Known as the
Eagle View Natural Area Second Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
D. Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 141, 2008, Amending the Zoning
Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property
Included in the Eagle View Natural Area Second Annexation to the City of Fort
Collins, Colorado.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on November 12, 2008, annex and
zone approximately 86 acres of land solely owned by the City, known as the Eagle View
Natural Area and place the area into the POL — Public Open Lands Zone District. The
annexations are in conformance with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate
to annexations, the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan, the Latimer County and City
of Fort Collins Intergovernmental Agreement, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, and
the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 142, 2008, Amending Ordinance No. 067, 2005, to
Clarify the Portion of Harmony Road that is Owned, Controlled and Maintained by the City.
In 2005, the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) executed a series
of documents, including an intergovernmental agreement (the "IGA"), that transferred
ownership, administrative control, and maintenance of Harmony Road to Fort Collins. The
City and CDOT staff are recommending an amendment to the IGA to clarify the
jurisdictional limits of the two entities. In addition, the City has agreed with CDOT to
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assume operation and maintenance responsibility for the traffic signal at the intersection of
Harmony Road and the Harmony Transit Center. This is easier and more efficient for Fort
Collins than for CDOT, and can be assumed under existing budgets. This Ordinance,
unanimously adopted on First Reading on November 12, 2008, amends Ordinance No. 067,
2005, to reflect the change in maintenance responsibilities and clarify the point at which the
City's jurisdiction ends and CDOT's begins.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 143, 2008, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the Recreation Fund for General Operating Support of the Adaptive Recreation Opportunities
Passport Project Program.
The City was awarded an $88,811 grant from the Department of Education via a sub -award
from Colorado State University. This Ordinance appropriates that grant money in the
Passport Project.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 144, 2008, Authorizingthe he Appropriation of 2009 Fiscal
Year Operating and Capital Improvement Funds for the Fort Collins -Loveland Municipal
Airport.
The 2009 annual operating budget for the Airport totals $722,700, and will be funded from
Airport operating revenues, contributions from the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland
($85,000 from each city), and interest earnings. This Ordinance appropriates the City of Fort
Collins' contribution, which is a 50% share of the 2009 Airport budget and totals $361,350.
This Ordinance also appropriates the City of Fort Collins' 50% share of capital funds,
totaling $791,115 for the Airport from federal and state grants; passenger charges;
contributions from Fort Collins and Loveland; and the Airport General Fund. The 2009
Airport capital funds, totaling $1,582,230, will be used to pave the Echo taxiway, rehabilitate
portions of the aircraft taxiways in the hangar area and construct the security fencing and
gates. In addition, the airport will purchase training supplies for the aircraft rescue and fire
fighting services; and purchase airfield maintenance equipment.
14. First Reading of Ordinance No. 145, 2008, Appropriating_ Unanticipated Grant Revenue
From the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Office of Community Oriented
Policing Metha=hetamine Initiative in the General Fund for the Larimer County Drug Task
Force.
The City has received two grants for the Larimer County Drug Task Force. The first is from
the Office of National Drug Control Policy for January 1-December 31, 2009 in the amount
of $105,000. The second is from the Office of Community Oriented Policing
Methamphetamine Initiative in the amount of $133,280.
15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 146, 2008, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the General Fund and Authorizing the Transfer ofAppropriated Amounts Between Accounts
and Projects for Police Services.
Police Services received federal funding to apply to the purchase an armored rescue vehicle
for the use of the Police Services SWAT Team. Additionally, $48,000 in seized assets from
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the Larimer County Drug Task Force was applied to the purchase. The total cost of the
vehicle was $203,529. The purchase was made in February 2008, and the vehicle is currently
in use. After the initial grant award notifications were received, an additional $30,302 was
awarded from the 2005 State Homeland Security Program. This Ordinance appropriates the
unanticipated $30,302 for this purchase. The total amount of federal funding received for
this purchase is now $107,945.
16. Items Relating to the Issuance of City of Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority
Taxable Subordinate Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 147, 2008, Authorizing the Issuance of City of Fort
Collins, Colorado, Downtown Development Authority Taxable Subordinate Tax
Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, Dated Their Delivery Date, in the
Aggregate Principal Amount of $10,488,043, for the Purpose of Financing Certain
Capital Improvements, Capital Projects and Development Projects Within the
Downtown Development Authority Area; Providing for the Pledge of Certain
Incremental Ad Valorem Tax Revenues to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the
Bonds; Approving Documents in Connection Therewith; and Ratifying Action
Previously Taken and Appertaining Thereto.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 148,2008, Appropriating Proceeds from the Issuance
of City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Downtown Development Authority Taxable
Subordinate Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, for the Purpose of
Making Certain Capital Improvements, Capital Projects and Development Projects
Within the Downtown Area of Fort Collins, Authorizing the Transfer of
Appropriations Between Funds and Appropriating Expenditures from the DDA Debt
Service Fund to Make the 2008 Payment on the Bonds.
The Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors (the `Board") has adopted
Resolution 2008-11 which recommended to the Council the issuance of $10,488,043 Tax
Increment Bonds and the appropriation of the proceeds of the issuance to be used for the
projects and programs identified.
The City of Fort Collins created the DDA 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. These two Ordinances contemplate
additional improvements and initiate a green building TIF fagade/grant program and the 2009
funding for Beet Street.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 149, 2008, Amending Section 2-575 of the City Code
Relating to Councilmember Compensation.
Article II, Section 3 of the City Charter directs that the compensation of Councilmembers
shall be adjusted annually for inflation in accordance with the Denver/Boulder Consumer
Price Index. In 2008, Councilmembers were compensated $650 per month, and the Mayor
received $970 per month.
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This Ordinance amends Section 2-575 of the City Code to set the 2009 compensation of
Councilmembers at $675 per month and the compensation of the Mayor at $1,005 per month,
as required by the City Charter.
18. First Reading of Ordinance No. 150, 2008, Authorizing a Revocable Permit to the Fort
Collins Fire Museum Foundation for Access to City -Owned Property at 330 North Howes
Street for up to Five Years.
The property at 330 North Howes Street (the "Car Barn") currently houses Poudre Fire
Authority ("PFA") and City Museum antique fire fighting equipment. The Fort Collins Fire
Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization created by former Fire Chief Ed Yonker for
the purpose of restoring City and PFA historical fire equipment, desires continued access to
the restoration equipment stored in the Car Barn.
19. Items Relating to the Gateway First. Second and Third Annexations.
A. Resolution 2008-111 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding
the Gateway First Annexation.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 151, 2008, Annexing Property Known as the
Gateway First Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 152, 2008, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of
Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the
Gateway First Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
D. Resolution 2008-112 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding
the Gateway Second Annexation.
E. First Reading of Ordinance No. 153, 2008, Annexing Property Known as the
Gateway Second Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
F. First Reading of Ordinance No. 154, 2008, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of
Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the
Gateway Second Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
G. Resolution 2008-113 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding
the Gateway Third Annexation.
H. First Reading of Ordinance No. 155, 2008, Annexing Property Known as the
Gateway Third Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
I. First Reading of Ordinance No. 156, 2008, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of
Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the
Gateway Third Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
The proposed Resolutions make findings that the voluntary petition for annexation for the
Gateway Annexation, containing atotal ofapproximately 256.3 acres, substantially complies
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with the Municipal Annexation Act, the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan (City
Plan), the Latimer County and City of Fort Collins Intergovernmental Agreements, the City
of Fort Collins Land Use Code, and the Harmony Corridor Plan. The Ordinances annex the
property into the City limits and place the property into the POL-Public Open Lands Zoning
District.
20. Resolution 2008-114 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings
for the Eagle View Third Annexation.
The proposed Resolution makes findings that the voluntary petition for the Eagle View Third
Annexation substantially complies with the Municipal Annexation Act, determines that a
hearing should be established regarding the annexation, and directs that notices be given of
the hearing. The hearing will be held at the time of second readings of the annexation and
zoning ordinances, scheduled for January 6, 2009. Not less than thirty days of prior notice
is required by State law. The annexation request is in conformance with the State of
Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to annexations, the City of Fort Collins
Comprehensive Plan (City Plan), the Latimer County and City of Fort Collins
Intergovernmental Agreements, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, and the Harmony
Corridor Plan and the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan.
21. Resolution 2008-115 Authorizing the Lease of a Portion of City -owned Property at 300
North Howes Street to Friends of the Fort Collins Bike Program, Inc.. for up to Two Years
as Part of the Recycled Bike Project.
On December 18, 2007, City Council approved leasing 222 LaPorte Avenue to the Friends
of the Fort Collins Bike Program, Inc. ("FFCBP"). This site is the former home of the
Poudre Valley Creamery ("PVC"). The leased premises for the FFCBP include a garage at
the west end of the site, the stand-alone building at the south of the parking lot and an area
at the northeastern corner of the facility. The area at the northeastern comer of the building
has been used by FFCBP for bike storage only. They have been utilizing the garage and the
stand-alone building for the bike repair work.
Due to structural deterioration in the northeast portion of the building, the City has been
advised not to allow use in this area. As a result, staff has worked with the City's Bicycle
Coordinator and the FFCBP to identify another area that could be used as bicycle storage.
One block to the north is a City building, located at 300 North Howes, that is currently being
used as storage but has room available for bikes. Since the building is only one block from
the current site, this building became the optimum choice. The property at 300 North Howes
is part of the Option Agreement with Penny Flats for its residential/commercial plans for this
block. Staff has talked with Penny Flats about the possibility of leasing a portion of this site
until it is ready to move forward with the option that contains the property at 300 North
Howes Street. Penny Flats has agreed to allow the City to lease the property.
Staff requests that Council approve a lease for the eastern bay, containing 1,306 square feet,
of the building at 300 North Howes Street for the FFCBP. FFCBP will continue its use of
the remainder of the leased premises at the PVC site.
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22. Resolution 2008-116 Authorizing a Two -Year Extension of the Grazing Lease with Folsom
Grazing Association on Soapstone Prairie Natural Area.
Soapstone Prairie Natural Area is currently leased to the Folsom Grazing Association for
livestock grazing; the existing lease will expire in December 2008. The lease extension will
continue grazing on the property through 2010 with modifications to the current lease. The
lease modifications were made in order to manage for the conservation targets identified in
the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area Management Plan (adopted September 2007).
Modifications include essentially limiting grazing to the eastern portion of the property,
combining all cattle into a single herd, and reducing the allowed number of animal unit
months (AUMs) from 3,600 to 2,500 (2,500 AUMs is approximately equivalent to 500 cows
with calves grazing over a 5-month period). Grazing management will utilize high intensity,
short duration grazing to more closely mimic historic grazing patterns of native ungulates
(e.g., elk, deer, pronghorn antelope and bison).
23. Resolution 2008-117 Approving the Exemption to the Use of a Competitive Process for the
Purchase of a 15KV Electrical Switchgear Power Control Center.
Fort Collins Utilities will be purchasing one new 15KV electrical power control center for
installation at the new Portner Substation, located on Trilby, between South College and
South Lemay Avenue. The Portner Substation will supply power to southeast Fort Collins
and allow for load transfer from the Harmony Substation. It is scheduled to be energized Fall
2009. The switchgear will be purchased directly from the manufacturer, Powell Electrical
Manufacturing Company for a total price of $2,129,015.
24. Hearing and Resolution 2008-118 Approving the Programs and Projects that Will Receive
Funds from the Federal Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Grant and the City° s
Affordable Housing Fund.
The Resolution will complete the fall cycle of the competitive process for allocating City
financial resources to affordable housing programs/projects.
25. Resolution 2008-119 Adopting a Revenue Allocation Formula to Define the City of Fort
Collins' Contribution to the Poudre Fire Authority Budget for the Year 2009 for Operations
and Maintenance.
This Resolution establishes a Revenue Allocation Formula between the City of Fort Collins
and the Poudre Fire Authority to contribute funding for maintenance and operating costs of
Poudre Fire Authority.
26. Resolution 2008-120 Adopting the City's 2009 Legislative Policy Agenda.
Each year the Legislative Review Committee (LRC) develops a legislative agenda to assist
in the analysis of pending legislation. The Legislative Policy Agenda is used as a guide by
Council members and staff to determine positions on pending legislation and as a general
reference for state legislators and congressional delegation.
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27. Resolution 2008-121 Adopting an Updated Policy Concerningthe e City's Investments.
The 2008 Updated Investment Policy includes the following significant changes:
Allow for Interfund Borrowings by entities that cannot access the market at viable
levels to sustain their existence. Cap this type of activity at no more than 25% of the
overall governmental share of the portfolio. Based on current investment holdings,
this would limit the amount available in the program to $47.5 million. The utilities
investment portfolio would not be available for this program unless a recognized
nexus existed.
2. Extend the average duration of the overall portfolio from a current limit of 2 years
up to 3 years. This change would allow the City the flexibility to take advantage of
a steepening yield curve while still maintaining it focus on the short-term liquidity
needs of the organization.
Add Certificate of Deposits Account Registry (CDARs) to the list of eligible
investments. In the past, the City has not utilized certificates of deposit as it was too
cumbersome due to the $100,000 FDIC limit per account per entity. CDARs is an
investment vehicle created during the past year that networks certificates of deposits
at several banks and as a result provides up to $50 million of Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation (FDIC) coverage to a single accountholder. This will allow
the City to have the safety of FDIC backing and the ability to invest millions with a
single bank based on a competitive bid versus only $100,000 in the past at whatever
rate the bank was offering.
28. Routine Easement.
A. Quit claim deed from Everitt Enterprises, Inc., for a stormwater detention pond
dedication, located at South Timberline Road in Timberline Village P.U.D.
Monetary consideration: $0.
END CONSENT
29. Consent Calendar Follow -a.
a. This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or
approved on the Consent Calendar.
30. Staff Reports.
31. Councilmember Reports.
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The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
• Mayor introduces the item number, and subject; asks if formal presentation will be made by staff
• Staff presentation (optional)
• Mayor requests citizen comment on the item (five minute limit for each citizen)
• Council questions of staff on the item
• Council motion on the item
• Council discussion
• Final Council comments
• Council vote on the item
Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Mayor, to ensure all citizens
have an opportunity to speak. Please sign in at the table in the back of the room. The timer will buzz when
there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. It will buzz again at the end of the speaker's time.
32. Resolution 2008-122 Adopting, the 2008 Fort Collins Climate Action Plan. (Options A & B)
(staff: Lucinda Smith; staff presentation - 10 minutes; 1 hour discussion)
In May 2008, City Council adopted Resolution 2008-051, setting new goals to reduce Fort
Collins greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2050, both when compared to
2005 emissions levels, and states the "intent" to reduce community -wide greenhouse gas
emissions by the end of 2012 to a level not to exceed 2,466,000 tons CO2e. A Climate
Action Plan has been developed that identified actions that will help the community meet
these reduction objectives. The Plan is based largely on the recommendations of the Fort
Collins Climate Task Force who worked for over a year to seek public input, evaluate and
filtered ideas, and consider cost-effectiveness. The Plan is based on existing successes,
focuses on actions within local control, engages all sectors of the community and addresses
all emission sources. Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions result in multiple other
benefits for the community and support other priority policy objectives for the City of Fort
Collins. The Resolution would accept the proposed Plan as a blueprint for achieving the 2020
reduction goal, without committing budget resources to any specific action at this time.
Two versions of the Resolution are presented: Option A approves the Plan as presented at
the October City Council work session with the incorporation of additional measures as
described in an Addendum prepared by staff in response to the work session discussion;
Option B approves the Plan as presented at the October work session, without the additional
measures prepared by staff in response to the work session discussion.
33. Resolution 2008-123 Approving and Adopting an Updated Energy Policy.
(staff: Brian Janonis, Patty Bigner, Steve Catanach; staff presentation - 10 minutes; 30
minute discussion)
This Resolution adopts the 2008 Energy Policy, replacing the 2003 Electric Energy Supply
Policy. A draft of the Energy Policy was presented to City Council at the September 23, 2008
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work session for discussion and comment. Council's comments have been incorporated and
public outreach has been completed.
34. Consideration of the Appeal by Randy Whitman of the July 17, 2008 Determination of the
Planning and Zoning Board to Deny the Whitman Storage Facilityquest for a
Modification of Standard Set Forth in Section 3.8.11(00) of the Land Use Code.
(staff. Steve Olt; staff presentation -5 minutes; 1 hour discussion)
On July 17, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Board conducted a public hearing considering
the Whitman Storage Facility — Request for a Modification of Standard. The Board
considered testimony from the applicant, the public and Staff. The request was denied.
Randy Whitman, the applicant for the request, has appealed the Board's decision. The
allegations are that the Planning and Zoning Board failed to properly interpret and apply
relevant portions of the City Code, particularly those relating to roads, sidewalks, fencing,
setbacks, sight distance, nonconforming uses and structures.
35. Consideration of the Appeal by Randy Whitman of the October 16, 2008 Determination of
the Planning and Zoning Board to Deny the Whitman Storage Facility — Addition of
Permitted Use. (staff. Steve Olt; staff presentation -5 minutes; 1 hour discussion)
On October 16, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Board conducted a public hearing considering
the Whitman Storage Facility — Addition of Permitted Use. The request was to add
Recreational Vehicle, Boat and Truck Storage in the C, Commercial portion of the property.
The Board considered testimony from the applicant, the public and Staff. The request was
denied. Randy Whitman, the applicant for the request, has appealed the Board's decision.
The Appellant's allegations are that the Planning and Zoning Board failed to properly
interpret and apply relevant portions of the City Land Use Code and Charter.
36. Items Relating to the Reappointment. Contract and Compensation of the Municipal Judge.
(staff. Janet Miller; staff presentation - 1 minute; 15 minute discussion)
A. Resolution 2008-124 Reappointing Kathleen M. Lane as Municipal Judge and
Authorizing the Eighth Addendum to the Judge's Employment Agreement.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 157,2008, Amending Section 2-606 of the City Code
and Setting the Salary of the Municipal Judge.
Resolution 2008-124 reappoints Judge Lane for another two-year term to expire December
31, 2010 and authorizes the Mayor to execute an addendum to the Judge's employment
agreement to reflect the change in term. The Resolution also increases Judge Lane's annual
vacation leave from 26 days to 30 days and changes the vacation accrual provision to reflect
that there may be a different number of bi-weekly pay periods in any calendar year.
Ordinance No. 157, 2008, establishes the 2009 salary of the Municipal Judge.
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37. First Reading of Ordinance No. 158, 2008, Amending Section 2-581 of the City Code and
Setting the Salary of the City Attorney. (staff: Janet Miller; staff presentation - 1 minute; 15
minute discussion)
City Council met in Executive Session on November 18 and November 25, 2008 to conduct
the performance review of City Attorney Steve Roy. Ordinance No. 158, 2008, establishes
the 2009 salary of the City Attorney.
38. Items Relating to the Contract and Compensation of the City Manager.
(staff: Janet Miller; staff presentation - 1 minute; 15 minute discussion)
A. Resolution 2008-126 Approving a First Addendum to the City Manager's
Employment Agreement.
B. First Reading of Ordinance 159, 2008, Amending Section 2-596 of the City Code and
Setting the Salary of the City Manager.
City Council met in executive session on November 18 and November 25, 2008 to conduct
the performance review of City Manager Darin Atteberry. Ordinance No. 159, 2008,
establishes the salary of the City Manager.
39. Pulled Consent Items.
40. Other Business.
41. Adiournment.
Every Council meeting will end no later than 10:30 p.m., except that: (1) any item of business commenced
before 10:30 p.m. may be concluded before the meeting is adjourned and (2) the City Council may, by
majority vote, extend a meeting until no later than 12:00 a.m. for the purpose of considering additional items
of business. Any matter which has been commenced and is still pending at the conclusion of the Council
meeting, and all matters scheduled for consideration at the meeting which have not yet been considered by
the Council, will be continued to the next regular Council meeting and will be placed first on the discussion
agenda for such meeting.
Doug Hutchinson, President
Kelly Ohlson, Vice -President
Ben Manvel
Lisa Poppaw
Diggs Brown
Wade Troxell
David Roy
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MEETING AGENDA
December 2, 2008
Call Meeting_to Order.
2. Roll Call.
Consideration and Approval of the Minutes from the September 16 and October 7. 2008
meetings.
Items Relating to the Issuance of City of Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority 2008
Promissory Note and Related Loan Agreement.
A. Resolution No. 013 Approving a Loan Agreement Between the Fort Collins Urban
Renewal Authority and Home State Bank.
B. Resolution No. 014 Appropriating Proceeds from A Promissory Note to Fund
Activities in the North College Urban Renewal Plan Area and Appropriating
Reserves in the Urban Renewal Authority Debt Service Fund for Payments on the
Promissory Note.
The City of Fort Collins created the Urban Renewal Authority ("URA") to make desired
improvements in the North College Avenue Plan area and future plan areas as may be
approved by the URA Commission. The resolutions authorize the issuance of $250,000 in
a short-term promissory note to fund the URA annual operating budgets as follows:
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2008 $155,000 for administrative expenses (includes all or a portion of three positions in
the City Planning and Community Development Department). As of October 31,
2008, approximately $92,000 of the annual budget had been spent.
2009 $95,000 for administrative expenses (includes all or a portion of three positions in
the City Planning and Community Development Department). It should be noted that
the overall budget for 2009 was $160,000. The remaining $65,000 will likely be
funded by the issuance of another promissory note in 2009.
Other Business.
6. Adiournment.