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FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
February 6, 2007
City of Fort Collins
Doug Hutchinson, Mayor City Council Chambers
Karen Weitkunat, District 2, Mayor Pro Tern City Hall West
Ben Manvel, District 1 300 LaPorte Avenue
Diggs Brown, District 3 Fort Collins, Colorado
Kurt Kastein, District 4
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Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 •
A. Proclamation Declaring "Sensitivity" as the Community Character Focus of the Month of
February 2007.
B. Proclamation Declaring the Week of February 11-17,2007 as Child Passenger Safety Week.
C. Proclamation Declaring the Month of February as Black History Month.
Regular •
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
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3. 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 fast 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
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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
Consent • .
The Consent Calendar consists of Items 6 through 33. 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 Item No. 42,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 October 17.2006 and November 7.2006
Reeular Meetings and the Adjourned Meetings of October 24 2006 and November 14 2006.
7. Items Relating to the Adoption of the Northwest Subarea Plan.
A. Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 208,2006,Amending Division 4.24
of the Land Use Code.
B. Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 209, 2006, Amending the City's
Zoning Map and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property known as the
Northwest Subarea Plan Rezoning.
C. Resolution 2007-006 Amending Exhibit"A"of Resolution 2006-121.
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The Northwest Subarea Plan was initiated in 2005 in response to City Plan (2004), which
identified the Northwest Area as a priority for future subarea planning. It provides a more
specific vision and policy framework for neighborhoods,commercial areas,open spaces and
undeveloped land. The primary objective is to tailor City Plan principles to the specific
circumstances of this area. The Northwest Subarea Plan was adopted on December 19,2006
by Resolution 2006-120.
Based on Subarea Plan policy LU-2.1 and Strategy LU-2.1a, amendments to the Land Use
Code are necessary and a rezoning is needed on 4.8 acres near the northeast corner of West
Vine Drive and North Shields Street in order to allow existing properties to change uses,
expand or redevelop. These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on
December 19, 2006, adopt these amendments and rezoning.
Ordinance No.208,2006 has been revised on Second Reading to add two uses to the Limited
Commercial (CL) zone, including:
• Shelters for victims of domestic violence
• Satellite dish antennas greater than thirty-nine (39) inches in diameter
On December 19,2006,City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 192,2006,
providing amendments to Land Use Code sections 4.24(B)(1)(a)and 4.24(B)(1)(e)allowing
these two uses.
Since residential properties adjacent to and abutting this CL area maybe particularly affected
by signs displayed by permitted nonresidential uses,staff recommends that it be placed in the
Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
This item was postponed from January 16,2007 to February 6,2007 to allow for publication
of the rezoning notice due to legal description errors that were discovered after the original
publication.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No 001 2007 Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue
in the General Fund for the Police Services Victim Services Team.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007, appropriates
funds from a grant in the amount of$36,850 received from Eighth Judicial District Victims
Assistance and Law Enforcement (V.A.L.E.) Board. It will be used to fund services
provided by the Police Services Victim Services Team.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No 002 2007 Appropriating $250 000 from the
Transportation Fund Reserves into the Mason Corridor Project Budget.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007, appropriates
the necessary funding into the Project budget to complete the Preliminary Engineering and
Environmental Assessment (PE/EA) work for the Mason Corridor Project. This work is
necessary to advance the City's funding request for the Mason Corridor Project with the
Federal Transit Administration.
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10. Second Reading of Ordinance No 003 2007 Amending Section 2-656 of the City Code
Relating to the Reporting of Gifts Honoraria and Other Benefits.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 16,2007,amends Section
2-656 of the City Code relating to the report of gifts,honoraria and other benefits,to conform
to the state statute requirement for quarterly reporting.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No 004 2007 Amending ChUter 23 of the City Code by
Changing Certain References therein From"Public"Property to "City"Property.
Chapter 23 of the City Code contains many references to "public" property. The term
"public" is, in some instances, subject to an interpretation that is too broad for lawful
application because it might imply that the City has the power and jurisdiction to regulate
property owned by the United States or the State of Colorado or other public entities which
maybe outside of the jurisdiction of the City. This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First
Reading on January 16,2007,changes references in Chapter 23 so that the language will read
"City"property rather than"public"property.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No 005 2007 Amending Chapter 2. Article V. Division 3
of the City Code Pertaining to City Service Areas.
Following a detailed analysis and review,the City Manager has decided to implement some
changes to the City's internal organizational structure. These changes impact some of the
existing service areas and result in a new reporting structure. This Ordinance,unanimously
adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007, updates to related provisions of the City
Code.
Since First Reading,refinements have been made to better reflect the terminology that will
be used by the City Manager in designating subdivisions of the City organization. A revision
to Section 2-494 has also been added to clarify that the City Clerk will be responsible to the
City Manager or his or her designee.
13. Items Pertaining to the Plank PLD & PD Annexation and Zoning.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No.006,2007,Annexing Property known as the Plank
PLD &PD Annexation.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 007, 2007, Amending the Zoning Map and
Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Plank PLD & PD
Annexation.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on Januaryl6, 2007, annex and
zone 17.35 acres located at the southeast corner of Kechter Road and Ziegler Road. The
property is developed as a single-family residence with outbuildings and is in the FA-1
Farming District in Larimer County. The area to be annexed is the entirety of an enclaved
property that has been surrounded by the City of Fort Collins for more than three(3)years.
The requested zoning for this annexation is LMN-Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood.
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14. Items Pertaining to the Liberty Farms Annexation and Zoning.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 008, 2007, Annexing Property Known as the
Liberty Farms Annexation.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No.009,2007,Amending the Zoning Map ofthe City
of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the
Liberty Farms Annexation to the City.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007, annex and
zone 22.32 acres located on the east side of North Timberline Road at the Larimer&Weld
Canal, approximately 1/4 to 1/3 mile north of East Vine Drive. The property contains two
(2)existing single-family residences and agricultural land. It is in the FAl -Farming District
in Larimer County. The requested zoning for this annexation is LMN-Low Density Mixed-
Use Neighborhood.
15. Second Reading of Ordinance No 011 2007 Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain Small
Tracts of Land in the Pineridge Natural Area Located Within the Bums Ranch at Ouail Ridge
Subdivision from the City of Fort Collins to Burns Ranch Open Space Non-Profit
Corporation.
Ordinance No. 011, 2007, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007,
authorizes conveyance of certain small tracts of land in the Pineridge Natural Area located
within the Bums Ranch at Quail Ridge Subdivision to Burns Ranch Open Space Non-Profit
Corporation. This Corporation was formed for the purpose of owning and maintaining the
property to be conveyed in order to save the City costs associated with the maintenance of
these areas.
16. Second Reading of Ordinance No 012 2007 Authorizing the Conveyance of a Permanent
Non-Exclusive Easement Over a Portion of the Eagle View Natural Area for Inundation by
a Reservoir.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 16,2007,authorizes the
conveyance of a reservoir inundation easement over a portion of the Eagle View Natural
Area. hi order to augment an adjacent reservoir, owner John Jensen needs this permission
from the City for the possible inundation of an area of City property not to exceed 7,209
square feet at the proposed high water mark for the reservoir. The proposed area of
inundation is located in a naturally depressed wetland area and will not require improvement,
construction or re-grading to accommodate the inundation. The initial impact to existing
wetlands is expected to be minimal and no long term negative impacts are expected.but will
likely to facilitate the expansion of existing wetlands due to the increased inundated area.
17. Second Reading_of Ordinance No 013 2007 Authorizing the Conveyance of a Permanent
Ditch Easement on Arapaho Bend Natural Area for Box Elder Ditch Lateral in Exchange for
Vacation of Existing Prescriptive Rights.
Flatiron Companies ("Flatiron") owns land on the east side of I-25, across from Arapaho
Bend Natural Area. Historically,the land was farmed and irrigated via the Box Elder Ditch
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Lateral,which runs across Arapaho Bend. Flatiron mined gravel on the site and restored the
site to a water storage reservoir many years prior to the City's acquisition of Arapaho Bend.
Flatiron plans to fill the reservoir using the Box Elder Ditch Lateral. Although Flatiron has
a prescriptive easement for the ditch lateral across Arapaho Bend, Flatiron has requested a
permanent 60-foot wide easement that can be documented and conveyed to the future owners
of the storage reservoir—New Cache la Poudre Ditch Company("New Cache"). New Cache
will reconstruct and improve the existing ditch within the easement, and restore the area
disturbed, according to the conditions agreed to in the new easement. This Ordinance,
unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007, authorizes the conveyance of
the permanent easement.
18. Second Reading of Ordinance No 014 2007 Designating the David B.Lesher House, 1204
West Oak Street as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chanter 14 of the City Code.
Ordinance No. 017, 2007, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007,
designates the David B. Lesher House as a Fort Collins Landmark. The owners of the
property, Don V. Bath and Maureen Somervell-Bath, are initiating this request.
19. Items Relatine to the Issuance of City of Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority
Subordinate Tax Increment Revenue Bonds Series 2007A.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 016, 2007, Authorizing the Issuance of City of
Fort Collins,Colorado,Downtown Development Authority Taxable Subordinate Tax
Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, Dated Their Delivery Date, in the
Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount of$5,700,000 for the Purpose of Financing
Certain Capital Improvements, Capital Projects and Development Projects Within
the Downtown Development Authority Area;and 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. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 017, 2007, Appropriating Proceeds from the
Issuance of City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Downtown Development Authority
Taxable Subordinate Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A,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 2007 Payment on the Bonds
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,
unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007, contemplate additional
improvements and initiate both a facade grant program and a cultural program in the
downtown area.The first ordinance issues short term bonds for the projects which will be
paid from the tax increment revenue. The second ordinance appropriates the bond proceeds
to the DDA Operating Fund for the various projects. The total of the projects,programs and
associated interest costs is $5,700,000.
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20. First Reading of Ordinance No 019 2007 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Street
Oversizing Fund for Transfer to the Capital Projects Fund - Drake and Zeigler Road
Irnurovements Project. Phase II.
Arterial street improvements are planned for Ziegler Road,from Environmental Drive south
to Horsetooth Road (approximately 4,500 linear feet). These street improvements will
include the realignment and construction of Ziegler Road to a minor arterial street. Prior to
actual construction of the roadway improvements, several drainage improvements need to
be made in the area. These improvements include relocating a portion of the Fossil Creek
Inlet Ditch(FCRID)to accommodate the arterial roadway,the construction of a bridge over
the FCRID, and the construction of an outfall channel from the existing Rigden Pond(Pond
261) to the Poudre River.
Staff has coordinated this project with the planned construction of a new trunk sewer line to
be constructed by the City's water and wastewater utility.
This is the second phase of the Drake Ziegler Project, a continuation of the roadway
improvements constructed in 2005 of Drake Road from Timberline to Environmental Drive.
A third phase of improvements to complete the arterial roadway will be constructed at a later
date, once these drainage improvements are completed.
21. First Reading_of Ordinance No 020 2007 Dissolving the Library Board and Amending the
City Code by Repealing Sections Relating to the Library Board.
The Fort Collins Library Board has indicated it no longer wishes to meet and recommends
disbanding the Board, effective immediately.
22. First Reading_of Ordinance No 021 2007 Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code to Create
an Economic Advisory Commission.
At the January 23,2007 work session,the City Council discussed changes and modifications
to a draft Ordinance that would establish an Economic Advisory Commission for the City.
There were several recommended changes that have been included in the Ordinance on First
Reading.
23. First Reading of Ordinance No 022 2007 Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors
of the City of Fort Collins a Progosed Amendment to Article VIII of the City Charter
Pertaining to the Board of Elections.
This Ordinance submits to the voters at the April 3, 2007 a proposed Charter amendment
modifying the composition of the Election Board to consist of the City Clerk, the Chief
Deputy City Clerk, and the Municipal Judge.
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24. First Reading of Ordinance No 023 2007 Submittin¢to a Vote of the Registered Electors
of the City of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Article XI of the City Charter.
Pertaining to Franchises and Public Utilities.
This proposed Charter amendment asks the electors of the City of Fort Collins whether they
wish to amend the City Charter so that the existing 20-year limit on franchises and leases
would apply only to franchises.
25. First Reading of Ordinance No 024 2007 Amending Article II of Chanter 12 and Article
XV of Chapter 15 of the City Code to Prohibit the Disposal of Electronic Goods in the
Community's Waste Stream.
This Ordinance amends the City Code to prohibit disposal of electronic equipment (as
defined by the State of Colorado Hazardous Waste Regulations 1007-3, Section 260.10)in
the waste system. By taking this pollution prevention measure, the City will help protect
local public health and the environment.
Covered materials, as defined by Colorado Statute, include electronic components,
subassemblies,or other parts derived from the subassembly of electronic devices. Electronic
"devices" means equipment that contains one or more electronic circuit boards or other
complex circuitry, including but not limited to computer monitors, televisions, central
processing units (CPUs), laptops,printers, terminals,mainframes, and stereo equipment.
26. First Reading_of Ordinance No 010 2007 Authorizing Acquisition By Eminent Domain
Proceedings Of Flood Plain Easements for the Fossil Creek Drainage Proiect.
The present City 100-year floodplain boundary near Trilby Road and the Union Pacific
Railroad right-of-way encompasses 105 homes presently constructed in the Paragon Point
and Stanton Creek subdivisions. All 105 of these homes will be removed from the 100-year
floodplain by the construction of two (2) 120-inch diameter culverts through the Union
Pacific Railroad embankment on Fossil Creek,just south of Trilby Road. In addition, the
risk of a catastrophic failure of the railroad embankment and resulting damage to homes
downstream will be reduced. The collateral effect of these new culverts through the railroad
embankment will cause an increased 100-year floodplain impact to two (2) landowners
downstream of those new culverts. City staff has conducted several meetings and
communications with the landowners and will continue these efforts into the future in order
to obtain a settlement by mutual agreement. An eminent domain authorization is proposed
for consideration by the Council in case no agreement can be reached regarding the
acquisition of these two (2) 100-year flood plain easements from the landowners.
27. First Reading of Ordinance No 025 2007 Amending Certain Sections of the Larimer
County Urban Area Street Standards by Repeal and Readoption Thereof.
It is recommended that the"Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards" (Standards)be
revised. The current Standards, originally adopted in 2001, are in need of revision to make
clarifications and corrections. This is the second of periodic revisions planned to keep the
document current and more easily understood. These revisions are scheduled for
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consideration by Larimer County and the City of Loveland on February 12, 2007, and
February 20,2007,respectively. It is planned that the revisions to the Standards will become
effective April 1, 2007.
28. First Reading of Ordinance No 026 2007 Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain Real
Progertv in Section 6 Township 7 North Ranee 68 West.
The City of Fort Collins owns a small strip of ground, totaling 4,118 square feet, located
north of a fence constructed at some time in the distant past. Lindenwood Home Owners
Association owns land abutting this small strip to the north. The City is constructing the East
Vine Diversion Channel on the south side of the present fence. By transferring this strip of
land to the Lindenwood Home Owners Association, the City will no longer have any
responsibility to maintain or mow the strip, nor have any liability exposure for occupation
or use of that land or the fence bounding it. The conveyance of this property to Lindenwood
Home Owners Association is partial consideration for the acquisition of a Permanent Storm
Water Easement on land belonging to the Association for the construction of a portion of the
East Vine Diversion Channel.
29. First Reading of Ordinance No 027 2007 Designating the Emma Brown/Susan Winter
House as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
The owner of the property,Susan Winter,is initiating this request for Fort Collins Landmark
designation for the property. The Emma Brown/Susan Winter House qualifies for individual
Landmark designation under Landmark Standards (1) and (3). The property has historic
significance to the city for its ability to convey the Shields/Prospect district's historic use for
"gentleman farming." The property is also eligible for designation for its architectural
significance,as a nearly intact example of Vernacular Architecture with Craftsman elements.
Surrounded by one-half acre of mature landscaping,the property dates from the mid-1930s.
The exterior integrity of the residence is very good,conveying all seven aspects of integrity:
original location, design, setting,materials, workmanship, feeling and association.
30. First Reading of Ordinance No 028 2007 Authorizing the Dedication by the City of Right-
of-Way Required for the New Alignment of County Road 32C in Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
in Exchange for Vacation of the Right-of-Way for the Former Alignment.
Larimer County, as part of its development review process for improvements to the City's
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, required the City of Fort Collins to improve County Road 32C
for the access to the Natural Area. hi connection with that process, it was determined that
the Road historically has not been located fully within the existing right-of-way for County
Road 32C. In order to correct this discrepancy, the County has requested that the City
dedicate right-of-way needed for the correct alignment. The City has requested that the
County vacate the existing right-of-way in exchange for the proposed new right-of-way
dedication.
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31. Resolution 2007 007 Authorizing the Initiation of Exclusion Proceedings in District Court
Regarding the Exclusion of Annexed Properties Within the Territory of the Poudre Valley
Fire Protection District.
This resolution authorizes the City Attorney to file a Petition in Larimer County District
Court to exclude properties annexed into the City in 2006 from the Poudre Valley Fire
Protection District in accordance with state law and to allow for the provision of fire
protection services to such properties by the Poudre Fire Authority.
32. Resolution 2007-008 Making an Amendment to the Boards and Commissions Manual.
The Boards and Commissions Manual (the "Manual") was adopted by City Council by
Resolution 2001-026. The Clerk's Office annually prepares the Manual for members of
boards and commissions which includes membership lists, descriptions of each board and
commission, meeting schedules, conflict of interest guidelines, appeal procedures, and
general information regarding membership limitations, attendance policies and other
responsibilities.
At its February 6,2007 meeting City Council will consider on First Reading,Ordinance No.
021,2007,creating a new Economic Advisory Commission. It is Council's desire to appoint
members to this newly created Commission to three year terms. Existing board and
commission memberships are appointed to four year terms. Resolution 2007-008 will amend
the membership limitations section of the Manual to allow Council flexibility regarding
board and commission membership terms.
33. Resolution 2007-009 Amending_Various Boards and Commissions 2007 Work Plans.
Council liaisons have reviewed 2007 Work Plans submitted by boards and commissions. On
January 16,2007,Council gave direction(under other business)to amend the following 2007
Work Plans:
• Affordable Housing Board
• Art in Public Places Board
• Cultural Resources Board
• Natural Resources Advisory Board
• Retirement Committee
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34. Consent Calendar Follow-pp.
a. This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or
approved on the Consent Calendar.
35. Staff Reports.
36. Councilmember Reports.
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Discussion
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.
37. Second Reading of Ordinance No 015 2007 Amending Chapter 10 of the City Code
Concerning Standards for Development in the Poudre River Floodplain in the City of Fort
Collins. (5 minute staff presentation- 30 minute discussion)
Ordinance No. 015, 2007, adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007 by a vote of 4-3
(Nays: Manvel,Ohlson,Roy)modifies the City Code to change the floodplain regulations for
the Poudre River.
Properties in the Poudre River floodplain in the City of Fort Collins are subject to different
regulations than those located in Larimer County. City and County staffs have developed
recommendations that would address most of the problems created by the different
regulations.
38. Possible Restoration of Some Library Services That Were Discontinued as the Result of
Budget Cuts. (5 minute staff presentation - 30 minute discussion)
This discussion seeks an answer to the following question:
Does Council support a restoration of some library services before the library district board
assumes the operation of the library?
39. First Reading of Ordinance No 029 2007 Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors
of the City of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Article II. Section 3 of the City Charter
Pertaining to the Compensation of the Mayor and Councilmembers. (5 minute staff
presentation- 45 minute discussion)
This proposed Charter amendment asks the electors of the City of Fort Collins whether they
wish to increase the amount of compensation to be paid the mayor and members of City
Council.
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40. First Reading of Ordinance No 030 2007 Submitting to a Vote of the Reeistered Electors
of the City of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Article II. Section 1(e) of the City
Charter Pertaining to the Term of Office of Mavor. (10 minute staff presentation-45 minute
discussion)
This proposed Charter amendment would change the current two-year term for the length of
service for the office of mayor to a four year term, commencing in April, 2007.
41. Second Reading of Ordinance No 018 2007 Amendin¢Certain Provisions of the City Code
Pertaining to Signs in the Right-of-Way. (no staff presentation- 5 minute discussion)
This Ordinance, adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007 by a vote of 6-1 (Nays:
Kastein),deals with the City's ability to remove illegallyplaced signs from public property and
right-of-way and the circumstances under which the signs may be removed and destroyed
without notice.
42. Pulled Consent Items.
43. Other Business.
44. 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.