HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - SUMMARY AGENDA - 12/09/2008 - SUMMARY AGENDA (WORK SESSION)Doug 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
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WORK SESSION
December 9, 2008
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Trash Services Study. (90 minute discussion)
Original Problem Statement:
"In what ways can the City reduce the impacts of trash collection services
in Fort Collins, addressing issues of the cost of street wear, air quality,
neighborhood aesthetics, noise, and other neighborhood impacts? Are
there ways that the City might also improve diversion rates for
recyclables?"
On September 23, 2008, City Council and staff met for the third work session on this
topic to review policy alternatives developed from the Trash Services Study. Council
was asked to review several implementation alternatives for which staff could develop
detailed proposals. Council directed staff to develop two alternatives for further
consideration:
1. Additional requirements of haulers that will improve recycling diversion rates and
improve the pricing incentives of the Pay -as -you -throw Ordinance; and
2. Alternative market scenarios including continuing the current open competitive
market for trash services, a citywide contract for services, or a districted trash system.
Options for Council Consideration:
Staff has prepared one basic approach to changing the regulatory environment for trash
collection in Fort Collins which is targeted at improving diversion rates, plus an
additional three alternatives to consider regarding the structure of the market in which
trash service will operate. Council could chose to implement any or all of the proposed
hauler requirements, and may also consider changing the market structure for residential
trash hauling (district or single hauler.)
3. Mountain Vista Subarea Plan Update. (1 hour discussion)
The purpose of this work session is to provide a progress check and seek direction from
City Council on the update of the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan (Plan). The original
Subarea Plan was adopted in 1999. Since that time, certain conditions have changed and
new information is available, establishing a need to revisit the Plan and assess potential
changes to improve what is already in place.
The planning process to update the Plan began in March 2008. Staff has been working
with a consultant team to assess market support for various land use scenarios and traffic
forecasting of proposed street network options. Three framework map alternatives have
been developed by staff to assess options for land use and transportation. From a land
use perspective, one key issue is an option to increase the employment designation and,
as a result, reduce the amount of residential land use within the Anheuser-Bush InBev
(ABI) property. For the remainder of the Plan area, other issues include confirming the
location of the Community Park and Community Commercial designations and assessing
the amount of multi -family residential designations. The major transportation issues
include the refined transportation network, the realignment of Vine Drive, and the
designation of Vine Drive as the north Enhanced Travel Corridor.
With input from area property owners, including representatives of ABI, consultant
analysis, boards and commissions, public comments, and direction from Council, staff
will then prepare a preferred framework map and update the Plan document. A tentative
schedule for Council's consideration of the Plan is March 17, 2009.
4. Other Business.
5. Adiournment.